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Plumas County, California
Plumas County, California. Plumas County had 18,583 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 46 places (1 city, village or borough and 45 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 06063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,583
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,790 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,423
Median household income
$66,031
±$6,182 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$360,200
±$19,837 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,194
±$85 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Plumas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,790 residents in Plumas County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,583 for July 1, 2025, down 6.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,423 over 2,553 square miles of land.
| Measure | Plumas County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,423 | 39,287,377 | +763 |
| Households | 8,054±342 | 13,548,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.10 | 2.84 | +0.21 |
| Housing units | 14,921±29 | 14,644,735 | −909 |
Plumas County's population since 2000
From 20,824 in 2000 to 18,583 in 2025: down 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Plumas County?
Plumas County holds 46 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 45 census-designated places. The largest is East Quincy with 2,723 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| East Quincy | 2,463 | $70,213 |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 2,187 | $47,129 |
| Portola | 2,100 | $44,492 |
| QuincyGEOID 0659080 | 1,630 | $89,000 |
| GreenvilleGEOID 0631162 | 1,026 | not published |
| DellekerGEOID 0618485 | 802 | $53,698 |
| GraeagleGEOID 0630560 | 724 | not published |
| Hamilton BranchGEOID 0631883 | 505 | $109,118 |
| BeckwourthGEOID 0604772 | 478 | not published |
| Meadow ValleyGEOID 0646618 | 453 | $61,324 |
| Lake Almanor Country ClubGEOID 0639411 | 451 | $80,917 |
| Chilcoot-VintonGEOID 0613077 | 446 | $122,764 |
| Lake Almanor PeninsulaGEOID 0639420 | 366 | $66,458 |
| Plumas EurekaGEOID 0657828 | 334 | $91,042 |
| CrombergGEOID 0617288 | 272 | not published |
| Iron HorseGEOID 0636735 | 269 | not published |
| GreenhornGEOID 0631029 | 247 | $71,538 |
| Lake Almanor WestGEOID 0639425 | 211 | $184,286 |
| Crescent MillsGEOID 0617050 | 206 | not published |
| East ShoreGEOID 0621138 | 181 | $70,263 |
| MabieGEOID 0644672 | 181 | not published |
| WhitehawkGEOID 0685086 | 144 | not published |
| C-RoadGEOID 0617267 | 140 | not published |
| Valley RanchGEOID 0681869 | 128 | not published |
| TaylorsvilleGEOID 0678008 | 123 | not published |
| Mohawk VistaGEOID 0648448 | 107 | not published |
| Indian FallsGEOID 0636364 | 79 | not published |
| ClioGEOID 0614106 | 77 | not published |
| Twain | 75 | not published |
| Gold MountainGEOID 0630339 | 73 | not published |
| Lake DavisGEOID 0639483 | 72 | not published |
| La PorteGEOID 0640312 | 65 | not published |
| KeddieGEOID 0637904 | 51 | not published |
| BlairsdenGEOID 0606994 | 38 | not published |
| CanyondamGEOID 0610914 | 30 | not published |
| Little Grass ValleyGEOID 0641789 | 25 | not published |
| PrattvilleGEOID 0658618 | 24 | not published |
| Bucks LakeGEOID 0608744 | 22 | not published |
| JohnsvilleGEOID 0637512 | 22 | not published |
| Spring GardenGEOID 0673654 | 19 | not published |
| TobinGEOID 0678792 | 19 | not published |
| BeldenGEOID 0604856 | 15 | not published |
| Warner ValleyGEOID 0683494 | 8 | not published |
| AlmanorGEOID 0601094 | 3 | not published |
| CaribouGEOID 0611166 | 1 | not published |
| PaxtonGEOID 0656182 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Plumas County?
The median resident of Plumas County is 52.0 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 31.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plumas County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0±1.0 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.2%±0.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.5%±0.6 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% | 40.2% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.8%±0.8 pts | 33.8% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2%±2.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.6%±2.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±1.9 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5%±3.0 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Plumas County earn?
Half of Plumas County's 8,054 households earn less than $66,031 a year (±$6,182), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $68,130 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plumas County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,031±$6,182 | $99,122 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,802±$10,358 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,235±$3,857 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.8 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±8.0 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±3.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±3.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Plumas County?
Owners occupy 74.6% of Plumas County's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $360,200 by its owner (±$19,837). The median renter pays $1,194 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plumas County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $360,200±$19,837 | $734,700 | +$62,003 |
| Median gross rent | $1,194±$85 | $2,036 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1%±9.9 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,874±$185 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6%±4.0 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,921±29 | 14,644,735 | −909 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1%±6.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.6%±2.5 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.1%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Plumas County building?
Builders took permits for 44 new housing units across Plumas County in 2025 (44 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plumas County get to work?
74.1% of Plumas County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Plumas County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.7%±2.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±2.8 pts | 6.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±4.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6%±3.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±2.6 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±2.7 | 28.7 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 are Plumas County's census tracts?
Plumas County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,129 (Tract 5.01) to $95,045 (Tract 5.02).
| Tract 106063000100 | 6,089±765 | $83,774 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.0106063000201 | 1,258±307 | $83,929 |
| Tract 2.0206063000202 | 940±220 | $63,382 |
| Tract 306063000300 | 5,439±661 | $54,420 |
| Tract 406063000400 | 1,904±446 | $75,714 |
| Tract 5.0106063000501 | 1,759±441 | $47,129 |
| Tract 5.0206063000502 | 2,034±328 | $95,045 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Plumas County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 58 |
| Median household income | 49th of 58 |
| Median home value | 44th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 58 |
| Median age | 3rd of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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