Plumas County

As of the 2020 census, Plumas County, CA, has a population of approximately 19,790 people. The racial makeup is predominantly White (86.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%), Native American (2.2%), Asian (1.1%), African American (0.8%), and other races (1%). The gender distribution is fairly balanced, with males constituting around 51% and females 49%. The median age is about 54 years, reflecting an older population. The county covers an area of 2,613 square miles, offering a low population density of about 7.6 people per square mile.

As of 2022, Plumas County, CA, had a median home value of approximately $275,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment was around $900 per month. The homeownership rate was about 70%, and vacancy rates for rental properties hovered around 3%. Property tax rates averaged 0.8%. The county experienced a population decline impacting the housing market stability.

As of the latest information available up to October 2023, Plumas County, CA, handles its elections through its Elections Department under the County Clerk-Recorder's Office. The county has approximately 20,000 registered voters.

Notable Positions and Candidates:

• Board of Supervisors: The Board has 5 seats, each representing different districts. In the most recent election, seats for Districts 2, 3, and 5 were contested.
  • District 2: Incumbent Kevin Goss faced challenger Mimi Garner.
  • District 3: Incumbent Sherrie Thrall was contested by Doug Knox.
  • District 5: Incumbent Jeff Engel ran unopposed.
• County Sheriff: Todd Johns (Incumbent) was re-elected without opposition.
• District Attorney: David Hollister (Incumbent) retained his position.

Please consult the Plumas County Elections Department website for the most up-to-date and comprehensive information.

As of recent data, Plumas County, CA has a high school graduation rate of approximately 88.7%, which is slightly lower than the national average of about 90.6% and the California state average of 85.9%. About 24.3% of Plumas County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of approximately 32.1% and the California state average of about 35.9%. These figures indicate that while the high school graduation rates in Plumas County are somewhat close to the national average, the percentage of residents with higher education degrees is below both the national and state averages.

Plumas County, CA, has an employment landscape marked by a lower overall job density compared to state and national averages. As of recent data, the unemployment rate is around 6.3%, higher than the national average of approximately 3.7% and California’s average of 4.3%.

The top industries in Plumas County include:

1. Government and Public Administration: Employs roughly 30% of the workforce.
2. Health Care and Social Assistance: Accounts for about 15%.
3. Retail Trade: Represents around 14%.
4. Educational Services: Employs around 10%.

These industries dominate due to the county’s rural nature, lower population density, and significant reliance on public sector jobs. In comparison, nationally, the largest sectors are health care, retail trade, and professional services, while California emphasizes tech, entertainment, and health care more heavily.

Plumas County’s industry composition reflects its rural character and the economic reliance on government and resource-based sectors.

As of the most recent data available, the average household income in Plumas County, CA is approximately $53,500. This is considerably lower than both the national and state averages. The median household income for the United States is approximately $68,700, and for California, it’s about $80,400.

This indicates that incomes in Plumas County are below both the national and state averages, reflecting potentially different economic conditions or cost of living in this more rural area.

As of the latest available data, Plumas County, CA, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Plumas County is approximately 2.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate is around 10.2 incidents per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate Statistics Table

Note: These values are indicative and should be cross-verified with the most recent data from local law enforcement or government databases for accuracy.