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Dunsmuir, California
Dunsmuir, city, in Siskiyou County, California. Dunsmuir had 1,587 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,707 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,407 (±255). GEOID 0620242.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,587
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,707 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,407 ±255
Median household income
$58,281
±$11,528 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$279,000
±$28,587 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,093
±$233 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Dunsmuir and what county is it in?
Dunsmuir is a city in Siskiyou County, California. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,064 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dunsmuir, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,587 people lived in Dunsmuir on July 1, 2025, down 6.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,707 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,407 (±255).
| Measure | Dunsmuir | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,407 ±255 | 43,466 | −317 |
| Households | 659 ±99 | 19,079 | −125 |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.23 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,091 ±93 | 23,088 | no clear change |
Dunsmuir's population since 2000
From 1,923 in 2000 to 1,587 in 2025: down 17.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dunsmuir as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dunsmuir?
The median resident of Dunsmuir is 49.1 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.1%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dunsmuir | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 ±12.0 | 47.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±6.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1% ±5.3 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±5.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±5.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2% ±6.1 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±3.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±5.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±4.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±4.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.2% ±5.6 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3% ±5.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dunsmuir earn?
Half of Dunsmuir's 659 households earn less than $58,281 a year (±$11,528), against $59,095 in Siskiyou County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,917 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,364 after inflation. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dunsmuir | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,281 ±$11,528 | $59,095 | +$15,364 |
| Mean household income | $106,650 ±$41,794 | $82,222 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,522 ±$20,154 | $36,529 | +$23,444 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±4.1 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.0% ±5.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.2% ±5.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±6.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±6.2 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dunsmuir?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Dunsmuir's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $279,000 by its owner (±$28,587). The median renter pays $1,093 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dunsmuir | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $279,000 ±$28,587 | $309,500 | +$68,797 |
| Median gross rent | $1,093 ±$233 | $1,091 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±16.7 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,815 ±$246 | $1,770 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5% ±9.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.5% ±9.6 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,091 ±93 | 23,088 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.9% ±8.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2% ±6.9 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.2% ±7.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.7% ±7.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dunsmuir building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Dunsmuir in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dunsmuir work and get to work?
69.7% of Dunsmuir's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes.
| Measure | Dunsmuir | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±7.2 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8% ±6.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7% ±8.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.0% ±7.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±5.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±4.2 | 21.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dunsmuir?
No census tract lies mostly in Dunsmuir; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11Siskiyou County | 1,887 | $46,445 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dunsmuir) · Census block assignment files
How does Dunsmuir compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dunsmuir is the 8,546th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 461st-most populous of 483 in California.
Dunsmuir ranks 903rd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 461st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 458th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 734th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 903rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 394th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 934th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 904th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 409th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 560th | 988 |
| Median age | 184th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 572nd | 1,064 |
| Travel time to work | 920th | 1,069 |
Dunsmuir's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Dunsmuir with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dunsmuir?
17 of the 57 figures for Dunsmuir on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dunsmuir are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dunsmuir.