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Siskiyou County

California · 44,076 residents · 6,278.767 sq mi
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Siskiyou County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,076
−1%since 2000
from 44,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+13%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K44K45K45K1990201020202024Siskiyou County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,403
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,381
+67%since 2000
from $17,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+35%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(36,910)
Black1.3%(556)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(3,354)
Asian1.2%(523)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(10,855)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(32,057)
Black1.1%(471)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(5,527)
Asian2%(866)
Other8.9%(3,905)
Diversity Score51.8%(22,819)
Segregation Score22.3%(9,831)
Diversity Score
52
+111%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siskiyou County, California?

Siskiyou County, California has about 44,076 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Siskiyou County, California earns about $47,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siskiyou County, California expensive?

In Siskiyou County, California, the median home is worth about $214,300, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Siskiyou County, California?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Siskiyou County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siskiyou County, California?

About 16.9% of people in Siskiyou County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Siskiyou County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Siskiyou County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 545 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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