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Weed, California
Weed, city, in Siskiyou County, California. Weed had 2,603 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,862 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,737 (±21). GEOID 0683850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,603
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,862 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,737 ±21
Median household income
$38,854
±$8,003 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$259,600
±$25,581 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$788
±$245 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Weed and what county is it in?
Weed is a city in Siskiyou County, California. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 594 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 Weed, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,603 people lived in Weed on July 1, 2025, down 9.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,862 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,737 (±21).
| Measure | Weed | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,737 ±21 | 43,466 | +68 |
| Households | 1,155 ±107 | 19,079 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.21 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,236 ±116 | 23,088 | no clear change |
Weed's population since 2000
From 2,978 in 2000 to 2,603 in 2025: down 12.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Weed 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 Weed?
The median resident of Weed is 36.0 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.7%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Weed | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 ±4.0 | 47.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±4.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±4.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±5.5 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.7% ±6.0 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4% ±8.5 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7% ±4.0 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.9% ±7.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0% ±5.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±3.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±5.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±4.7 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±3.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±5.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.3 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 Weed earn?
Half of Weed's 1,155 households earn less than $38,854 a year (±$8,003), against $59,095 in Siskiyou County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $33,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weed | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,854 ±$8,003 | $59,095 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,377 ±$33,099 | $82,222 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,989 ±$13,372 | $36,529 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 33.6% ±9.9 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.7% ±18.4 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.5% ±7.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±4.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±6.6 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 Weed?
Owners occupy 48.8% of Weed's occupied homes and renters 51.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,600 by its owner (±$25,581). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 64.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Weed | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,600 ±$25,581 | $309,500 | +$89,149 |
| Median gross rent | $788 ±$245 | $1,091 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.8% ±13.3 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,411 ±$131 | $1,770 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.8% ±8.1 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.2% ±8.1 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,236 ±116 | 23,088 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±5.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.0% ±9.4 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±3.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.4% ±8.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±6.0 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 Weed building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Weed in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.5 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 Weed work and get to work?
75.6% of Weed's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Weed | Siskiyou County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.6% ±7.0 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7% ±7.5 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6% ±8.9 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±6.0 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.2% ±4.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.8 min ±3.3 | 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 Weed?
No census tract lies mostly in Weed; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9.01Siskiyou County | 3,756 | $58,047 |
| Tract 9.02Siskiyou County | 3,651 | $77,813 |
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 Weed) · Census block assignment files
How does Weed compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Weed is the 6,779th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 451st-most populous of 483 in California.
Weed ranks 1,019th 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 | 451st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 462nd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 843rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 1,019th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 726th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 958th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 983rd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 883rd | 988 |
| Median age | 735th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 920th | 1,064 |
| Travel time to work | 1,022nd | 1,069 |
Weed's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Weed 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 Weed?
12 of the 57 figures for Weed 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 Weed 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 Weed.