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Susanville Micro

Susanville, CA · 1 counties · 34,895 residents · 4,541.369 sq mi
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Susanville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $217,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,895
+3%since 2000
from 33,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K34K36K1990201020202024Susanville
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,317
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,310 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,756
+34%since 2000
from $14,749 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(23,893)
Black8.8%(2,976)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(4,681)
Asian0.7%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(17,115)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(23,270)
Black8%(2,790)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(6,117)
Asian1%(337)
Other5.7%(1,999)
Diversity Score63%(21,984)
Diversity Score
63
+25%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
Female
34.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−56.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

SusanvilleCENTRAL12,816
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1 component county

Lassen CountyCENTRAL28,117
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susanville, CA?

Susanville, CA has about 34,895 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Susanville, CA?

The typical household in Susanville, CA earns about $50,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Susanville, CA expensive?

In Susanville, CA, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, CA?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Susanville, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Susanville, CA?

About 14.2% of people in Susanville, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Susanville, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Susanville, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,297 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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