Plumas County's estimated 2026 population is 18,393 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Plumas County is the 51st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 19,915 and has seen a growth of -7.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52 years
Female: 53.1 years
Male: 51.5 years
There are 16,087 adults, (6,114 of whom are seniors) in Plumas County.
Female: 9,488 (48.8%)
Male: 9,935 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Plumas County includes 83.75% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,266 | 83.75% |
| Two or more races | 1,647 | 8.48% |
| Native American | 549 | 2.83% |
| Other race | 449 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 196 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Plumas County's average per capita income is $44,689. Household income levels show a median of $66,031. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,141 | - |
| Families | $88,625 | $115,366 |
| Households | $66,031 | $96,802 |
| Non Families | $43,337 | $57,390 |
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