Sierra County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sierra County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06091
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 953.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 962.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.576925
- Longitude
- -120.521993
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,655
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,256
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,441 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 8.0% |
| White | 2,416 | 91.0% |
| Black | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,105 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 6.7% |
| White | 2,083 | 92.3% |
| Black | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,746
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,355
- Poverty Rate
- 4.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 114
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,373 | 86.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,051
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 519 | 25.3% |
| Republican | 924 | 45.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 399 | 19.5% |
| Other | 42 | 2.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,035 | 50.5% |
| Female | 1,011 | 49.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,685 | 82.2% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 7.9% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,464
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,232 | 73.1% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 60.7% |
| Black | 2 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 706 | 68.2% |
| Female | 754 | 74.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 388 (18.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 541 (25.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,120
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $331,900
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.2%
- Work From Home
- 16.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 14.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.