Susanville is a city located in Lassen County California. Susanville has a 2024 population of 11,443. It is also the county seat of Lassen County. Susanville is currently declining at a rate of -9.82% annually and its population has decreased by -30.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Susanville is $72,884 with a poverty rate of 17.48%. The median age in Susanville is 33.7 years: 32.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Susanville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,873 | 62.74% |
| Two or more races | 2,372 | 15.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,157 | 13.71% |
| Other race | 429 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 383 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 273 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 250 | 1.59% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,447 | 2.62 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Married | 1,593 | 3.4 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 1,385 | 1.29 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 316 | 3.88 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 153 | 3.87 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,424 | 20.79% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 738 | 6.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 3,989 | 34.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 795 | 6.82% |
| Some College | 2,691 | 23.08% |
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 | 5,968 | 5,310 | 655 |
| Hispanic | 3,157 | 1,647 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 1,850 | 984 | 66 |
| Black | 1,685 | 790 | 32 |
| Native American | 304 | 249 | 28 |
| Other Race | 191 | 131 | 10 |
| Asian | 175 | 139 | 32 |
| Islander | 169 | 114 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 44.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $59,048 | $60,052 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,313 | $44,115 | $92,917 |
| High School Graduate | $33,516 | $37,258 | $26,587 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,306 | $35,481 | $19,531 |
| Overall | $42,341 | $50,585 | $40,473 |
| Some College | $41,537 | $50,203 | $40,321 |
$42,341
Average Earnings
$50,585
Average Male
$40,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.82% of Susanville residents speak only English, while 24.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,323 | 1,195 | 18.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,404 | 137 | 9.76% |
| Multiple | 650 | 118 | 18.15% |
| Other | 401 | 99 | 24.69% |
| Native | 257 | 39 | 15.18% |
| Black | 467 | 27 | 5.78% |
| Islander | 250 | 22 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 114 | 6 | 5.26% |
17.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.48%
Male Poverty Rate
19.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Susanville is Other, with 24.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Susanville is Asian, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.63% |
| High School | 18.88% |
| Some College | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.98% |
| Female Employed | 11.48% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,774 | $86,607 |
| Households | $52,997 | $72,884 |
| Married Families | $82,831 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,780 | $47,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
754
Number of Veterans
589
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 335 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 18 to 34 | 131 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 6.13% |
| Black | 143 | 7.46% |
| Islander | 77 | 44.25% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.58% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.1%
Labor Force Participation
28.8%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
76.11%
Born in Susanville
94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born
4.09%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
94.5% of Susanville residents were born in the United States, with 76.11% having been born in California. 4.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,215 | -1,245 | -19.27% |
| 2028 | 6,460 | -1,246 | -16.17% |
| 2027 | 7,706 | -1,246 | -13.92% |
| 2026 | 8,952 | -1,245 | -12.21% |
| 2025 | 10,197 | -1,246 | -10.89% |
| 2024 | 11,443 | -1,246 | -9.82% |
| 2023 | 12,689 | -1,073 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 13,762 | -1,691 | -10.94% |
| 2021 | 15,453 | -973 | -5.92% |
| 2020 | 16,426 | 1,377 | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 15,049 | -62 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 15,111 | -117 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 15,228 | 463 | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 14,765 | -422 | -2.78% |
| 2015 | 15,187 | -295 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 15,482 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 15,496 | -1,087 | -6.55% |
| 2012 | 16,583 | -664 | -3.85% |
| 2011 | 17,247 | -460 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 17,707 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,541 | 6,262 | 86.03% |
| 1990 | 7,279 | 759 | 11.64% |
| 1980 | 6,520 | -88 | -1.33% |
| 1970 | 6,608 | 1,010 | 18.04% |
| 1960 | 5,598 | 260 | 4.87% |
| 1950 | 5,338 | 3,763 | 238.92% |
| 1940 | 1,575 | 217 | 15.98% |
| 1930 | 1,358 | 440 | 47.93% |
| 1920 | 918 | 230 | 33.43% |
| 1910 | 688 | -4,527 | -86.81% |