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Susanville

California · 17,947 residents · 7.918 sq mi
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Susanville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,198. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,947
+33%since 2000
from 13,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,267 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Susanville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,198
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,675 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,156
+45%since 2000
from $13,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(8,724)
Black12.4%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,109)
Asian1.1%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(8,126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(9,950)
Black12.3%(2,216)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(4,259)
Asian1%(186)
Other6.9%(1,238)
Diversity Score76.5%(13,729)
Diversity Score
76
+27%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
Female
37.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−66.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susanville, California?

Susanville, California has about 17,947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Susanville, California?

The typical household in Susanville, California earns about $45,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Susanville, California expensive?

In Susanville, California, the median home is worth about $188,800, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Susanville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Susanville, California?

About 17.4% of people in Susanville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Susanville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Susanville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,668 residents, a change of about 147 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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