Dunsmuir is a city located in Siskiyou County California. Dunsmuir has a 2024 population of 1,622. Dunsmuir is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Dunsmuir is $87,168 with a poverty rate of 13.11%. The median age in Dunsmuir is 46.7 years: 42.3 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dunsmuir was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,218 | 80.18% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 13.69% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 699 | 2.17 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 337 | 1.16 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 255 | 2.8 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 67 | 4.19 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 40 | 3.35 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 9.23% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 16.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169 | 15% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 6.3% |
| High School Graduate | 322 | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 269 | 23.87% |
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 | 879 | 815 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 110 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 80 | 28 |
| Black | 38 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 22 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,507 | $43,065 | $29,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,036 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,871 | $33,250 | $27,667 |
| Some College | $27,917 | $25,536 | $35,703 |
$29,871
Average Earnings
$33,250
Average Male
$27,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Dunsmuir residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,150 | 125 | 10.87% |
| Multiple | 208 | 43 | 20.67% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 34 | 20.48% |
| Black | 38 | 7 | 18.42% |
| Asian | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
13.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.13%
Male Poverty Rate
12.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dunsmuir is Multiple, with 20.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dunsmuir is Asian, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.12% |
| High School | 17.08% |
| Some College | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.58% |
| Female Employed | 9.05% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,186 | $123,693 |
| Households | $47,708 | $87,168 |
| Married Families | $66,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,568 | $43,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 12.2% |
| Native American | 2 | 13.33% |
| Other Race | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
71.23%
Born in Dunsmuir
94.14%
Native Born
5.86%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
94.14% of Dunsmuir residents were born in the United States, with 71.23% having been born in California. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,522 | -20 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 1,542 | -20 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 1,562 | -20 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 1,582 | -20 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 1,602 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 1,622 | -20 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 1,642 | -38 | -2.26% |
| 2022 | 1,680 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 1,707 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,702 | 137 | 8.75% |
| 2019 | 1,565 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 1,567 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,570 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,567 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,571 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,571 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 1,574 | -22 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 1,596 | -24 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 1,620 | -19 | -1.16% |
| 2010 | 1,639 | 0 | 0% |