Plumas Lake SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Plumas Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plumas Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plumas Lake is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plumas Lake is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Plumas Lake is $585,443.
The median income in Plumas Lake is $120,408.
Plumas Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plumas Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plumas Lake | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plumas Lake, CA Weather
The average high in Plumas Lake is 71.9° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 54.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.5 inches of precipitation each year with 15.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plumas Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plumas Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plumas Lake
The current population in Plumas Lake is 9,418. The population has increased 82.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,418 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 8,424 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 8,301 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 8,349 | 8.6% |
| 2020 | 7,687 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,573 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 7,367 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 6,976 | 8.4% |
| 2016 | 6,434 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 6,548 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 6,380 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 6,058 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,141 | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 5,834 | 13.0% |
| 2010 | 5,161 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plumas Lake
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Plumas Lake is:
52.4% White with 4,936 White residents.
6.8% African American with 636 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
6.4% Asian with 602 Asian residents.
2.6% Hawaiian with 244 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 539 Two Or More residents.
25.7% Hispanic with 2,420 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plumas Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plumas Lake
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Plumas Lake is 52.9% female with 4,980 female residents.
Plumas Lake is 47.1% male with 4,438 male residents.
| Gender | Plumas Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plumas Lake for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Plumas Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plumas Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plumas Lake, California
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4.0% of households in Plumas Lake earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Plumas Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Plumas Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Plumas Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.6% of households in Plumas Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in Plumas Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.8% of households in Plumas Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.4% of households in Plumas Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
23.6% of households in Plumas Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.4% of households in Plumas Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plumas Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
