Sierra County Summary

Life in Sierra County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sierra County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sierra County:

  • The population in Sierra County is 2,916.

  • The median home value in Sierra County is $330,541.

  • The median income in Sierra County is $61,108.

  • The median rent in Sierra County is $1,184.

  • The unemployment rate in Sierra County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Sierra County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Sierra County is 61.5° and there are 38.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sierra County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sierra County

Loyalton, CA Population 997

Sierra Brooks, CA Population 503

Sierraville, CA Population 227

Sierra City, CA Population 221

Downieville, CA Population 105

Verdi, CA Population 98

Pike, CA Population 97

Calpine, CA Population 95

Acton , CA Population 65

Alleghany, CA Population 63

Sattley, CA Population 27

Map Of Sierra County

Sierra County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Sierra County is 61.5°.

  • There are 83.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.1 inches of rain each year with 55.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:59 hours of sun each day in Sierra County.

StatSierra County
Mean High61.5
Nice Days83.39
Rainfall38.1
Snowfall55.1
Sunny_hours6:59
61.5°
Average High
38.1
Inches of Rain

Sierra County Demographics

Population over time in Sierra County

The current population in Sierra County is 2,916. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,079 6.2%
2021 2,898 -4.7%
2020 3,040 -

Gender in Sierra County

  • Sierra County is 51.6% female with 1,505 female residents.

  • Sierra County is 48.4% male with 1,410 male residents.

Female
51.6% (1,505)
Male
48.4% (1,410)
Gender Sierra County CA USA
Female 51.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sierra County

Sierra County is:

  • 86.6% White with 2,526 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 24 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.4% Hispanic with 332 Hispanic residents.

White
86.6% (2,526)
African American
0.2% (7)
American Indian
0.9% (27)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (24)
Hispanic
11.4% (332)

Table: Sierra County By Race

Race Sierra County CA USA
White 86.6% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Sierra County, California

  • 4.9% of households in Sierra County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Sierra County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Sierra County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Sierra County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Sierra County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Sierra County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Sierra County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Sierra County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Sierra County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Sierra County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (143)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (79)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (316)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (272)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (418)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (547)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (354)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.1% (323)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5% (71)
$200,000 or more
13.3% (387)
Income Sierra County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.1% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.3% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sierra County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Sierra County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Sierra County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Sierra County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Sierra County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sierra County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Sierra County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Sierra County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Sierra County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sierra County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (87)
9-12th Grade
4% (116)
High School / GED
33% (962)
Some College
28% (816)
Associate's Degree
8% (233)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (349)
Master's Degree
7% (204)
Professional Degree
5% (145)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Sierra County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 20% 26%
Some College 28% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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