City · California
Susanville, California
Susanville, city, in Lassen County, California. Susanville had 12,816 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 23.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,728 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,177 (±33). GEOID 0677364.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,816
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,177 ±33
Median household income
$61,641
±$7,613 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$235,500
±$17,567 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$902
±$77 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Susanville and what county is it in?
Susanville is a city in Lassen County, California. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 2,113 residents per square mile in 2020.
Susanville is in the Susanville, CA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Susanville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,816 people lived in Susanville on July 1, 2025, down 23.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 16,728 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,177 (±33).
| Measure | Susanville | Lassen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,177 ±33 | 30,356 | −887 |
| Households | 3,828 ±240 | 9,247 | +827 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.15 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,573 ±272 | 12,231 | +972 |
Susanville's population since 2000
From 13,541 in 2000 to 12,816 in 2025: down 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Susanville 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 Susanville?
The median resident of Susanville is 36.8 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.1%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Susanville | Lassen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±1.3 | 38.3 | +5.1 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±1.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±1.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 66.4% ±1.8 pts | 61.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.1% ±2.2 pts | 22.6% | −2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.3% ±2.5 pts | 61.3% | +4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.1% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.1% ±2.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±2.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.6% ±2.3 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4% ±2.1 pts | 13.1% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.0% ±2.7 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Susanville earn?
Half of Susanville's 3,828 households earn less than $61,641 a year (±$7,613), against $67,403 in Lassen County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $64,597 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Susanville | Lassen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,641 ±$7,613 | $67,403 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,171 ±$5,898 | $81,033 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,763 ±$1,840 | $26,634 | +$4,759 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6% ±4.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0% ±9.8 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1% ±3.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.1 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±3.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
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 Susanville?
Owners occupy 53.9% of Susanville's occupied homes and renters 46.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,500 by its owner (±$17,567). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities, and 31.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Susanville | Lassen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,500 ±$17,567 | $265,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $902 ±$77 | $1,000 | −$293 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.6% ±7.2 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,673 ±$186 | $1,756 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.9% ±6.2 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.1% ±6.2 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,573 ±272 | 12,231 | +972 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±3.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±6.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5% ±4.9 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1% ±3.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 Susanville building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Susanville in 2025 (1 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 10 of 12 months), 0.7 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 Susanville work and get to work?
75.4% of Susanville's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Susanville | Lassen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.6% ±2.8 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±4.0 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4% ±5.2 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±3.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.9 min ±2.2 | 19.5 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 Susanville?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Susanville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,514 (Tract 403.03) to $83,621 (Tract 403.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403.05Lassen County | 3,989 | $83,621 |
| Tract 403.03Lassen County | 3,386 | $44,514 |
| Tract 403.04Lassen County | 1,908 | $53,542 |
| Tract 403.02Lassen County | 4,660 | $91,979 |
| Tract 404Lassen County | 6,093 | $90,655 |
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 Susanville) · Census block assignment files
How does Susanville compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Susanville is the 2,698th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 342nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Susanville ranks 872nd 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 | 342nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 469th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 574th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 872nd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 971st | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 990th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 963rd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 886th | 988 |
| Median age | 698th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 830th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 805th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 1,030th | 1,069 |
Susanville's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Susanville 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 Susanville?
5 of the 57 figures for Susanville 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 Susanville 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 Susanville.