Sierra County, California's estimated 2024 population is 3,178 with a growth rate of -0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sierra County, California is the 57th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 3,220 and has seen a growth of -1.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,068 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 3,090 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 3,112 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 3,134 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 3,156 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 3,178 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 3,200 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 3,222 | -72 | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 3,294 | 69 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 3,225 | 266 | 8.99% |
| 2019 | 2,959 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 2,961 | -47 | -1.56% |
| 2017 | 3,008 | 52 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 2,956 | -34 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 2,990 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,976 | -55 | -1.81% |
| 2013 | 3,031 | -37 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 3,068 | -32 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 3,100 | -120 | -3.73% |
| 2010 | 3,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,318 | 245 | 7.97% |
| 1980 | 3,073 | 708 | 29.94% |
| 1970 | 2,365 | 118 | 5.25% |
| 1960 | 2,247 | -163 | -6.76% |
| 1950 | 2,410 | -615 | -20.33% |
| 1940 | 3,025 | 603 | 24.9% |
| 1930 | 2,422 | 639 | 35.84% |
| 1920 | 1,783 | -2,315 | -56.49% |
| 1910 | 4,098 | 81 | 2.02% |
| 1900 | 4,017 | -1,034 | -20.47% |
| 1890 | 5,051 | -1,572 | -23.74% |
| 1880 | 6,623 | 1,004 | 17.87% |
| 1870 | 5,619 | -5,768 | -50.65% |
| 1860 | 11,387 | 8,319 | 271.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,600 | 89.16% |
| Other race | 147 | 5.04% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 78 | 2.67% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,135 | 2.51 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 631 | 2.6 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 416 | 0 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 61 | 8.57 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Female | 27 | 9.96 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 12.09% |
| High School Graduate | 743 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 634 | 28.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 1,961 | 481 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 85 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 69 | 38 |
| Native American | 78 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $68,558 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,987 | $0 | $49,247 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $74,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,054 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $48,091 | $48,615 | $47,750 |
| Some College | $38,576 | $48,038 | $0 |
$48,091
Average Earnings
$48,615
Average Male
$47,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.01% of Sierra County, California residents speak only English, while 13.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 330 | 13.27% |
| Native | 78 | 27 | 34.62% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 2 | 0.63% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.72%
Male Poverty Rate
13.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sierra County, California is Native, with 34.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sierra County, California is Hispanic, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.4% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,917 | $107,177 |
| Households | $61,108 | $89,205 |
| Married Families | $83,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,473 | $54,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 9.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.65%
Born in Sierra County, California
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
2.3%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
97.39% of Sierra County, California residents were born in the United States, with 62.65% having been born in California. 2.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.