Chilcoot-Vinton, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Plumas County · California
Quick Stats
Population
377
2023 ACS
Median Income
N/A
2023
Median Home Value
N/A
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
43.7
Unemployment
0.0%
Chilcoot-Vinton is a city in Plumas County, California, with a population of 377 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Chilcoot-Vinton is one of the communities in California.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the median age is 43.7 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
377
Male
148
39.3%
Female
229
60.7%
Median Age
43.7
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
14.3%
High School or Higher
44.3%
Foreign Born
13.8%
Veterans
16.4%
Married
0.0%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.680
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
46.4%
Foreign Born
13.8%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
377
English Only
100.0%
#1 Non-English Language
N/A
Limited English
0.0%
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
62
16.4% of population
Disability Rate
100.0%
62 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
62
100.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
62
Disability Rate
100.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
384
#1 Ancestry
Swedish
41.9% (158)
#2 Ancestry
English
30.0% (113)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
30.0% (113)
Top 3 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
144
Family Households
90
62.5%
Married Couples
0
0.0%
Non-Family Households
54
37.5%
Single Mother Households
28
19.4%
Single Father Households
62
43.1%
Living Alone
54
37.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
96
In Married Couple
0
0.0%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
96
100.0%
Avg Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
0
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
N/A
Per Capita Income
$30,739
-17% vs national
Poverty Rate
14.3%
+5% vs national
Gini Index
0.4967
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
0.0%
-100% vs national
SNAP Recipients
19.4%
of households
How Chilcoot-Vinton Compares
Where Do You Stack Up?
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-100% vs CA avg
Labor Force
146
Employed
146
Mean Commute
10 min
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
44.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
43.7
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the California metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$170.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
The median household income in Chilcoot-Vinton, CA is N/A. Per capita income is $30,739. The poverty rate of 14.3% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4967, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 146. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 10 minutes, with 0.0% working from home. About 100.0% of workers drive alone to work.
Housing & Real Estate
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
144
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Owner Occupied
100.0%
Renter Occupied
0.0%
Median Property Tax
N/A
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
Housing data for Chilcoot-Vinton, CA is limited. About 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2004. There are 144 total housing units.
Crime data is not yet available for Chilcoot-Vinton. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
80.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$26.1M
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $422K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Aug 2021 | $23.5M | — |
| Dixie Fire → | Fire | Jul 2021 | — | — |
| Bear Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Aug 2020 | $118K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Apr 2017 | $1.0M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Severe Storm | Feb 2017 | $853K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Jun 2008 | $7K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … → | Severe Storm | Feb 2006 | $217K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Ca-wildfires-08/25/1999 → | Fire | Sep 1999 | $5K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… → | Severe Storm | Jan 1997 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… → | Severe Storm | Mar 1995 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Severe Storm | Jan 1995 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … → | Flood | Feb 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Feb 1986 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jan 1977 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 23 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
57
Total Claims Paid
$1,132,329
Avg Claim Payout
$19,865
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$73,972
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
21.30
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.7: Low Impact Development (LID) / Green Infrastructure (GI) | 1 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $73,972 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Chilcoot-Vinton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, volcanic activity. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 57 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $26,078,013 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.1%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
37.6%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Chilcoot-Vinton has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Port...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Saint Mary'S Regional Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Dini-Townsend Hospital At Nnmh | 27.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc | 29.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Renown Regional Medical Center | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
10 min
-58% vs national
Drive Alone
100.0%
+27% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
0.0%
How Chilcoot-Vinton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Chilcoot-Vinton, CA is 10 minutes, which is 57.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 100.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
62.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
43.1%
of households
No Internet
37.5%
of households
Total Households
144
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
100.0%
of households
Smartphone
62.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
100.0%
of households
Tablet
100.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs Under 10,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Chilcoot-Vinton vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
62.5% of households in Chilcoot-Vinton have broadband internet access. 43.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 37.5% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Chilcoot-Vinton is located in Plumas County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Chilcoot-Vinton.
Election Overview
Source: Plumas County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
4,020
39.9%
GOP Votes
5,725
56.9%
Total Votes
10,067
Margin
R+16.9%
Shift from 2020
R+0.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,020 | 5,725 | 10,067 | 39.9% | 56.9% | R+16.9 |
| 2020 | 4,561 | 6,445 | 11,256 | 40.5% | 57.3% | R+16.7 |
| 2016 | 3,224 | 5,079 | 8,830 | 36.5% | 57.5% | R+21.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Plumas County recorded 10,067 total votes. Republicans won the county with 56.9% of the vote compared to 39.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+16.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Plumas County has shifted 4.1 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
2
Total Population
607
Avg Median Income
N/A
Avg Home Value
-$333,110,133
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96105 | 493 | N/A | $446,400 | N/A | 254.1 |
| 96135 | 114 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 34.8 |
Chilcoot-Vinton, CA has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 607. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is N/A. The average median home value is -$333,110,133. The average median monthly rent is N/A.
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