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Trinity County

California · 16,112 residents · 3,179.268 sq mi
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Trinity County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,780. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,112
+24%since 2000
from 13,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+7%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Trinity County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,780
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,228
+55%since 2000
from $16,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+83%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(11,271)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4%(517)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(1,644)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(11,374)
Black0.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(937)
Asian13.7%(2,212)
Other9.8%(1,575)
Diversity Score59.2%(9,532)
Segregation Score6.5%(1,043)
Diversity Score
59
+369%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trinity County, California?

Trinity County, California has about 16,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trinity County, California earns about $41,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trinity County, California expensive?

In Trinity County, California, the median home is worth about $285,700, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Trinity County, California?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Trinity County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trinity County, California?

About 23.2% of people in Trinity County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trinity County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Trinity County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,049 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 5Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 2
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 96093ZIP 96041ZIP 96052ZIP 96048ZIP 96024ZIP 96091ZIP 95527ZIP 95552ZIP 95563ZIP 96046ZIP 96010ZIP 96076ZIP 95595
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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