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Downieville

County:
Sierra County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.181
State:
California

Downieville is a CDP located in Sierra County, California. Downieville has a 2025 population of 61. It is also the county seat of Sierra County. Downieville is currently declining at a rate of -19.74% annually and its population has decreased by -38.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 99 in 2020.

The average household income in Downieville is $117,227 with a poverty rate of 0%.The median age in Downieville is 61.6 years: 68.1 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.

61
Total Population
19
Density (mi²)
-15 -19.74%
Growth

Downieville Population

Downieville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Downieville includes 71.84% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 4.6% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12571.84%
Two or more races3318.97%
Black or African American84.6%
Other race84.6%

Downieville Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Downieville's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $112,000. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Households$112,000$117,227
Families$112,000$117,227
Married Families$112,000-
Non Families--

$0

Average Income

$112,000

Median Household Income

0%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)