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Downieville

County:
Sierra County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.181
State:
California

Downieville is a CDP located in Sierra County, California. Downieville has a 2026 population of 149. It is also the county seat of Sierra County. Downieville is currently declining at a rate of -5.1% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Downieville is 46.6 years: 46.4 years for males, and 65.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 250.0 males.

149
Total Population
47
Density (mi²)
-8 -5.1%
Growth

Downieville Population

Downieville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026149-8-5.1%
2025157-9-5.42%

Median Age

Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 65.1 years
Male: 46.4 years

Downieville Adults

There are 126 adults, (42 of whom are seniors) in Downieville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 36 (28.6%)
Male: 90 (71.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Downieville includes 67.46% White, 7.14% other race, 6.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8567.46%
Two or more races2419.05%
Other race97.14%
Black or African American86.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2419.05%
White97.14%
Other race97.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7660.32%
Black or African American86.35%

Downieville Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)