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Susanville

California · 16,728 residents · 7.918 sq mi
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Susanville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,685. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,100. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,728
+24%since 2000
from 13,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,113 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+5%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Susanville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,685
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,675 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,797
−11%since 2000
from $13,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(7,708)
Black11.5%(1,921)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(5,299)
Asian1.9%(312)
Other5.8%(965)
Diversity Score81.1%(13,568)
Diversity Score
81
+35%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
Female
22.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susanville, California?

Susanville, California has about 16,728 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Susanville, California?

The typical household in Susanville, California earns about $47,685 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 $175,100, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, California?

About 6.2% 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 20.0% 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 9,449 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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