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Susanville

County:
Lassen County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.918
State:
California

Susanville is a city located in Lassen County, California. Susanville has a 2026 population of 10,340. It is also the county seat of Lassen County. Susanville is currently declining at a rate of -8.89% annually and its population has decreased by -36.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,396 in 2020.

The median household income in Susanville is $61,641 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in Susanville is 36.8 years: 35.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 197.7 males.

10.3K
Total Population
1,306
Density (mi²)
-1.0K -8.89%
Growth

Susanville Population

Susanville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,340-1,009-8.89%
202511,349-1,010-8.17%
202412,359-288-2.28%
202312,647-1,399-9.96%
202214,046-1,367-8.87%
202115,413-983-6%
202016,396-338-2.02%
201915,049-62-0.41%
201815,111-117-0.77%
201715,2284633.14%
201614,765-422-2.78%
201515,187-295-1.91%
201415,482-14-0.09%
201315,496-1,087-6.55%
201216,583-664-3.85%
201117,247-460-2.6%
201017,707-240-1.34%
200013,5416,26286.03%
19907,27975911.64%
19806,520-88-1.33%
19706,6081,01018.04%
19605,5982604.87%
19505,3383,763238.92%
19401,57521715.98%
19301,35844047.93%
192091823033.43%
191068800%

Median Age

Overall: 36.8 years
Female: 39.9 years
Male: 35.9 years

Susanville Adults

There are 11,894 adults, (1,921 of whom are seniors) in Susanville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,762 (33.6%)
Male: 9,415 (66.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Susanville includes 55.33% White, 10.09% Black or African American, 4.24% other race, 3.05% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,84455.33%
Two or more races3,21822.7%
Black or African American1,43110.09%
Other race6014.24%
Native American4323.05%
Asian4052.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2461.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,74719.38%
Other race5764.06%
White4333.05%
Native American930.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,41152.27%
Black or African American1,43110.09%
Two or more races4713.32%
Asian4052.86%
Native American3392.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2461.74%
Other race250.18%

Susanville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Susanville 's average per capita income is $46,283. Household income levels show a median of $61,641. The poverty rate stands at 17.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,818-
Families$71,775$91,193
Households$61,641$75,171
Non Families$42,404$53,499

$46,283

Average Income

$61,641

Median Household Income

17.62%

Poverty Rate

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)