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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Sierra County

California · 3,318 residents · 953.168 sq mi
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Sierra County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,657. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,318
−7%vs 2000
vs 3,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 43.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Sierra County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,657
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,827 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,731
−27%vs 2000
vs $18,815 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$423
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
71.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
3.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,210)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6%(213)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(544)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(157)
Diversity Score23.2%(768)
23
+51%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sierra County, California?

Sierra County, California has about 3,318 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sierra County, California?

The typical household in Sierra County, California earns about $23,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra County, California expensive?

In Sierra County, California, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra County, California?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra County, California?

About 9.2% of people in Sierra County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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