Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Susanville, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,177

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.3%7,411

Hispanic/Latino

27.1%3,849

Black

10.1%1,431

Two or More

3.3%471

Asian

2.9%405

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%339

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.7%246

Other

0.2%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%878

High School Diploma

21%2,272

Some College (<1 yr)

10%1,078

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%1,271

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,017

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%999

Master's Degree

1.8%200

Professional Degree

0.2%18

Doctorate

0.1%15

HS or Higher

71.6%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,500

Median Renti

$902

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.9%2,064

Renter-Occupied

46.1%1,764

Total Units

4,573

Homeownership

53.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%201

$50K–$100K

1.8%37

$100K–$150K

4.3%88

$150K–$200K

18.9%390

$200K–$300K

39.5%815

$300K–$500K

25%515

$500K–$1M

0.9%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

338

$500–$750

269

$750–$1,000

421

$1,000–$1,250

181

$1,250–$1,500

218

$1,500–$2,000

280

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%8

2010–2019

2%90

2000–2009

13.7%627

1990–1999

11.6%529

1980–1989

16.2%739

1970–1979

12%548

1960–1969

10.7%489

1950–1959

9.9%453

1940–1949

7.8%355

1939 or earlier

16.1%735

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

39.4%1,508

Electricity

27.9%1,069

Wood

14.6%560

Fuel Oil

12.6%481

Other

3.3%126

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%60

No Fuel

0.6%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,641

Mean Household Incomei

$75,171

Per Capita Incomei

$21,763

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

4,350

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%328

$10K–$15K

4.5%173

$15K–$20K

5.9%226

$20K–$25K

2.3%88

$25K–$30K

4.6%177

$30K–$35K

3.6%136

$35K–$40K

3.3%127

$40K–$45K

7.3%279

$45K–$50K

2.5%94

$50K–$60K

6.4%244

$60K–$75K

9%345

$75K–$100K

13.6%522

$100K–$125K

10.1%388

$125K–$150K

7.8%299

$150K–$200K

5.9%227

$200K+

4.6%175

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

170

Residentsi

235

Avg. Tenant Renti

$475/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers88 homes100% occupied$470/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 861 homes99% occupied$496/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC21 homes99% occupied$436/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,641/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

69%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

25.1%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

5.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

65.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.9% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9546.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

329

Philippines

290

United Kingdom

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,842

Avg. Commutei

15.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,942

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

723(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured

Susanville, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026