Sierra County, CA

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    2024 Population
    2,746
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.7
    2.32% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.44%
    64% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,355
    5.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $331,900
    0.658% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    1,086
    2.55% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sierra 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.

    96.6% of the residents in Sierra County, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Sierra County, CA was $331,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

    Most people in Sierra County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sierra County, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sierra County, CA is home to a population of 2.75k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.75% of Sierra County, CA residents were born outside of the country (103 people).

    In 2024, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.36k people) in Sierra County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 145 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 143 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.6% of Sierra County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sierra County, CA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sierra County, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.36k ± 226
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      145 ± 91
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      143 ± 113
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    301 people

    In 2024, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.36k people) in Sierra County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 145 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 143 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Sierra County, CA are hispanic (301 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sierra County, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    103 people
    2.31%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    63 people

    As of 2024, 3.75% of Sierra County, CA residents (103 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sierra County, CA was 2.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      71 ± 50
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      7 ± 23

    Sierra County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 10.1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sierra County, CA.

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    Health

    86.3% of the population of Sierra County, CA has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 27.8% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 0.151% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sierra County, CA see 2,920 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.83% decrease from the previous year (3,005 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1642 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 410 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,920 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sierra County, CA

    Primary care physicians in Sierra County, CA see an average of 2,920 patients per year. This represents a 2.83% decrease from the previous year (3,005 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 7.25% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 35.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    13.7%
    Uninsured
    30.8%
    Employer Coverage
    11.7%
    Medicaid
    27.8%
    Medicare
    15.9%
    Non-Group
    0.151%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sierra County, CA grew by 10.4% from 12.4% to 13.7%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.94 in Sierra County, CA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 31.3% in Sierra County, CA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.35% in Sierra County, CA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sierra County, CA employs 1.09k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sierra County, CA were Educational Services (147 people), Manufacturing (131 people), and Construction (125 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($137,936), Transportation & Warehousing ($99,569), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,405).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.09k
    2024 Value
    ± 270
    2.55%
    1 Year growth
    ± 33.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sierra County, CA grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 1.06k employees to 1.09k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sierra County, CA, are Management Occupations (313 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (121 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (116 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sierra County, CA.

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    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

    1.09k
    2024 Value
    ± 270
    2.55%
    1 Year growth
    ± 33.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sierra County, CA grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 1.06k employees to 1.09k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sierra County, CA, are Educational Services (147 people), Manufacturing (131 people), and Construction (125 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sierra County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Sierra County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $68,417
    Median earning men ± $30,667
    $37,422
    Median earning women ± $28,414

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,405), Construction ($89,722), and Public Administration ($75,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($120,764), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,039), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($24,125).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

    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
    1. 15
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. 9
      Construction
    3. 7
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.57k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $2.48k
      Construction
    3. $1.77k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Sierra County, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sierra County, CA was $331,900 in 2024, which is 0.998 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $334,100 to $331,900, a 0.658% decrease. The homeownership rate in Sierra County, CA is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sierra County, CA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sierra County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sierra County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.03%.

    Housing

    Property

    $331,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$47,477
    $879
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$197

    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 Sierra County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    72.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.1% of the housing units in Sierra County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,355
    Median Household Income
    ± $21,034
    1.22k
    Number of Households
    ± 247

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.22k households in Sierra County, CA grew to $63,355 from the previous year's value of $60,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Sierra 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sierra County, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
    3. Carpooled (8.1%)

    In 2024, 69.2% of workers in Sierra County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.1%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sierra County, CA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.42% of the workforce in Sierra County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sierra County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.03%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    4.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sierra County, CA (114 out of 2.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sierra County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.8% of the children was living in poverty in Sierra County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 422 in Sierra County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 42.3% per 100,000 population.

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