Susanville, CA Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 31,177 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Susanville, CA Micro Area

What is the median household income in Susanville, CA Micro Area?: The median household income in Susanville, CA Micro Area is $64,395 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Susanville, CA Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Susanville, CA Micro Area is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Susanville, CA Micro Area?: $259,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Susanville, CA Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Susanville, CA Micro Area is $1,043 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Susanville, CA Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 13.2% of adults in Susanville, CA Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

31,177

Median Income

$64,395

Median Home Value

$259,500

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

7.6%

Median Age

37.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,043 (+14.3%) Home Value: +$56,500 (+27.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+1%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+2.3%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+16.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,177

Median Age 37.0

Female 37.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 22.5% White (non-Hisp.) 61.4% Black 8.3% Asian 1.7% Two or More 14.0% Other 3.5%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.5%

Filipino

0.4%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Korean

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

18.2%

Puerto Rican

0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,395 ±$5,496

Per Capita Income $81,471

Median Family Income $78,028

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Child Poverty Rate 14.1%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 11.0%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 30.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.9%

$10–15k

2.9%

$15–25k

8.6%

$25–35k

7.5%

$35–50k

14.3%

$50–75k

16.5%

$75–100k

14.2%

$100–150k

17.5%

$150–200k

6.8%

$200k+

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,232

Owner-Occupied 68.2%

Renter-Occupied 31.8%

Vacancy Rate 25.9%

Median Home Value $259,500

Median Gross Rent $1,043

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

8.7%

$50–100k

6.2%

$100–200k

7.4%

$200–300k

31.7%

$300–500k

27.9%

$500k–$1M

7.1%

$1M+

1.2%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

15.0%

$500–1k

31.5%

$1–1.5k

36.8%

$1.5–2k

12.6%

$2–2.5k

0.5%

$2.5–3.5k

2.4%

$3.5k+

1.1%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

6.0%

1 vehicle

29.2%

2 vehicles

32.3%

32.5%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

74.5%

Single-fam. att.

0.7%

2–4 units

2.8%

5–19 units

2.9%

20+ units

2.5%

Mobile home

12.9%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

12.4%

1940–1969

7.6%

1970–1999

15.6%

2000–2009

14.3%

2010+

2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 79.1%

Bachelor's or Higher 13.2%

Graduate Degree 3.3%

Some College / Associate 25.5%

Less Than High School 6.6%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 39.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Work from Home 6.7%

Self-Employed 8.6%

Government Workers 41.3%

Private For-Profit 49.8%

Industry

Public Admin

28.0%

Edu/Health

18.2%

Retail

11.4%

Arts/Entmt.

8.4%

Construction

7.6%

Transportation

5.6%

Prof. Services

5.4%

Agriculture

4.2%

Manufacturing

3.5%

Finance

1.5%

Information

1.2%

Wholesale

0.8%

Occupation

Management

30.6%

Food Prep

22.6%

Sales

19.5%

Production

16.5%

Construction

10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.0 min

Drove Alone 76.0%

Carpool 13.7%

Public Transit 0.4%

Work from Home 6.7%

Walked 2.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,060

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 48.0%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 17.0%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.2%

15–19

4.8%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

19.6%

35–44

15.7%

45–54

12.3%

55–64

6.1%

65–74

5.3%

75–84

9.6%

85+

4.5%

Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%

Naturalized Citizen 28.7%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.9%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

69.5%

Asia

14.6%

Europe

7.6%

Africa

2.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%

With a Disability 18.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.3%

Uninsured 6.7%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.2%

Has a Computer 92.4%

Same House 1 Year Ago 82.5%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023