Plumas County, CA

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2021 Population

19,631

4.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

51.8

0.193% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

5.07% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,885

1.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$268,900

3.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,760

0.0774% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Plumas County, CA had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 51.8 and a median household income of $57,885. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Plumas County, CA grew from 18,844 to 19,631, a 4.18% increase and its median household income grew from $57,233 to $57,885, a 1.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plumas County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.82%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.52%).

None of the households in Plumas County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Plumas County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plumas County, CA are Feather River Community College District (114433) (266 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Plumas County, CA was $268,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Plumas County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Plumas County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Plumas County, CA borders Butte County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Shasta County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Tehama County, CA, and Yuba County, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Plumas County, CA is home to a population of 19.6k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.65% of Plumas County, CA residents were born outside of the country (716 people).

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in Plumas County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k White (Hispanic) and 841 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Plumas County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Plumas County, CA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Plumas County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plumas County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 77
White (Hispanic)
1.19k ± 191
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
841 ± 242

9.62%

Hispanic Population

1.89k people

9.62% of the people in Plumas County, CA are hispanic (1.89k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Plumas County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

3.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

716 people

3.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

746 people

As of 2021, 3.65% of Plumas County, CA residents (716 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Plumas County, CA was 3.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Plumas County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
815 ± 162
Gulf War (2001-)
309 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
120 ± 69

Plumas County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Plumas County, CA employs 7.76k people. The largest industries in Plumas County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,003 people), Educational Services (896 people), and Public Administration (727 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($118,438), Public Administration ($65,750), and Construction ($64,337).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.76k

2021 Value

± 667

0.0774%

1 Year growth

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Plumas County, CA grew at a rate of 0.0774%, from 7.75k employees to 7.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plumas County, CA, are Management Occupations (873 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (851 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (641 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plumas County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.76k

2021 Value

± 667

0.0774%

1 Year growth

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Plumas County, CA grew at a rate of 0.0774%, from 7.75k employees to 7.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plumas County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,003 people), Educational Services (896 people), and Public Administration (727 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plumas County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Plumas County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,528

Median earning men ± $6,186

$35,161

Median earning women ± $2,200

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($95,602), Public Administration ($71,276), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,948), Manufacturing ($58,420), and Construction ($53,846).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

196
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
165
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
120
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$81.1k
Manufacturing
$62.5k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$24k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Plumas County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Plumas County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Plumas County, CA awarded 266 degrees. The student population of Plumas County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 694 male students and 660 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plumas County, CA are White (159 and 60%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (44 and 16.6%), Unknown (25 and 9.43%), and Black or African American (22 and 8.3%).

The largest universities in Plumas County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Feather River Community College District (114433) (266 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Plumas County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 and 43.6%), Sociology (33 and 12.4%), and Agricultural Business Operations (26 and 9.77%).

The median tuition cost in Plumas County, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,380 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,354 students enrolled in Plumas County, CA, 51.3% men and 48.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 510 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Agricultural Business Operations
26 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
41 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Plumas County, CA was Agricultural Business Operations with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Plumas County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Feather River Community College District (114433)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

266 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Feather River Community College District (114433) with 266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plumas County, CA, which is 1.18 times more than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 159 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 44 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($81) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Plumas County, CA was $268,900 in 2021, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $259,300 to $268,900, a 3.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Plumas County, CA is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Plumas County, CA have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plumas County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Plumas County, CA is $57,885. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Plumas County, CA was Census Tract 5.02 with a value of $84,968, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 2.01, with respective values of $72,524 and $68,750.

In 2022, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.01%.

Housing

Property

$268,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,563

$5,951

Median Property Taxes

±$521

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Plumas County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Plumas County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.3% of the housing units in Plumas County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Plumas County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5.02
Census Tract 2.02
Census Tract 2.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plumas County, CA was Census Tract 5.02 with a value of $84,968, followed by Census Tract 2.02 and Census Tract 2.01, with respective values of $72,524 and $68,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Plumas County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,885

Median Household Income

± $4,555

8.23k

Number of Households

± 641

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.23k households in Plumas County, CA grew to $57,885 from the previous year's value of $57,233.

The following chart displays the households in Plumas County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Plumas County, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (7.35%)
Worked At Home (6.68%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Plumas County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.35%) and those who worked at home (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plumas County, CA have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Plumas County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Plumas County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Plumas County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Plumas County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plumas County, CA (2.29k out of 19.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Plumas County, CA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.3% of the children was living in poverty in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 575 in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.6% of the population of Plumas County, CA has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 20.1% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Plumas County, CA see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1116 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 321 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Plumas County, CA

Primary care physicians in Plumas County, CA see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Plumas County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 14.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.42%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

20.1%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plumas County, CA grew by 39.5% from 3.17% to 4.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Plumas County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Plumas County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Plumas County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.9% in Plumas County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Plumas County, CA.

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