Plumas County's estimated 2026 population is 18,262 with a growth rate of -1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Plumas County is the 52nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 19,915 and has seen a growth of -8.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Plumas County includes 87.07% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.07%)
Two or more races (7.62%)
Native American (1.74%)
Black or African American (1.36%)
Other race (1.06%)
Asian (0.87%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,071 | 87.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,495 | 7.62% |
| Native American | 341 | 1.74% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 208 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Plumas County's average per capita income is $48,113. Household income levels show a median of $64,946. The poverty rate stands at 10.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,692 | - |
| Families | $88,167 | $114,502 |
| Households | $64,946 | $93,296 |
| Non Families | $42,452 | $51,071 |
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