Plumas County, California's estimated 2024 population is 18,819 with a growth rate of -1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Plumas County, California is the 51st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 19,915 and has seen a growth of -5.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,259 | -312 | -1.78% |
| 2028 | 17,571 | -312 | -1.74% |
| 2027 | 17,883 | -312 | -1.71% |
| 2026 | 18,195 | -312 | -1.69% |
| 2025 | 18,507 | -312 | -1.66% |
| 2024 | 18,819 | -312 | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 19,131 | -312 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 19,443 | -515 | -2.58% |
| 2021 | 19,958 | 212 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 19,746 | 694 | 3.64% |
| 2019 | 19,052 | 222 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 18,830 | 150 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 18,680 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 18,691 | 256 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 18,435 | -196 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 18,631 | -270 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 18,901 | -479 | -2.47% |
| 2012 | 19,380 | -340 | -1.72% |
| 2011 | 19,720 | -195 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 19,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,739 | 2,399 | 13.84% |
| 1980 | 17,340 | 5,633 | 48.12% |
| 1970 | 11,707 | 87 | 0.75% |
| 1960 | 11,620 | -1,899 | -14.05% |
| 1950 | 13,519 | 1,971 | 17.07% |
| 1940 | 11,548 | 3,635 | 45.94% |
| 1930 | 7,913 | 2,232 | 39.29% |
| 1920 | 5,681 | 422 | 8.02% |
| 1910 | 5,259 | 602 | 12.93% |
| 1900 | 4,657 | -276 | -5.59% |
| 1890 | 4,933 | -1,247 | -20.18% |
| 1880 | 6,180 | 1,691 | 37.67% |
| 1870 | 4,489 | 126 | 2.89% |
| 1860 | 4,363 | -12,896 | -74.72% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,071 | 87.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,495 | 7.62% |
| Native American | 341 | 1.74% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 208 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.29% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,055 | 2.39 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 3,955 | 2.86 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 3,055 | 1.28 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 666 | 3.69 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 379 | 4.06 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 582 | 3.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,759 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,031 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,081 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 4,313 | 28.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 333 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 5,109 | 33.59% |
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 | 12,921 | 12,369 | 2,590 |
| Hispanic | 1,206 | 929 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 992 | 928 | 174 |
| Native American | 237 | 207 | 99 |
| Black | 227 | 102 | 60 |
| Other Race | 186 | 128 | 66 |
| Asian | 94 | 94 | 27 |
| Islander | 56 | 52 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 41.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,712 | $55,330 | $60,236 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,432 | $62,000 | $42,328 |
| High School Graduate | $37,011 | $62,836 | $29,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,113 | $53,867 | $41,779 |
| Some College | $48,425 | $59,524 | $40,678 |
$48,113
Average Earnings
$53,867
Average Male
$41,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.51% of Plumas County, California residents speak only English, while 5.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,883 | 1,304 | 8.21% |
| Multiple | 1,477 | 415 | 28.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,910 | 261 | 13.66% |
| Black | 243 | 101 | 41.56% |
| Native | 331 | 54 | 16.31% |
| Other | 183 | 12 | 6.56% |
10.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plumas County, California is Black, with 41.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plumas County, California is Other, with 6.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.25% |
| High School | 9.21% |
| Some College | 9.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,167 | $114,502 |
| Households | $64,946 | $93,296 |
| Married Families | $94,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,452 | $51,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,777
Number of Veterans
1,622
Male Veterans
155
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 707 |
| Second Gulf War | 435 |
| First Gulf War | 328 |
| Korea | 120 |
| World War II | 44 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 547 |
| 65 to 74 | 485 |
| 35 to 54 | 402 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,656 | 11.67% |
| Asian | 48 | 30.19% |
| Black | 37 | 16.3% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
69.38%
Born in Plumas County, California
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
96.43% of Plumas County, California residents were born in the United States, with 69.38% having been born in California. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.