Sierra County, CA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$60,000

Per Capita Income

$40,612

Poverty Rate

12.3%

SNAP Recipients

7.0%

Gini Index

0.509

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
24.7%
$25K–$50K
17.3%
$50K–$75K
20.6%
$75K–$100K
11.1%
$100K–$150K
10.0%
$150K–$200K
4.3%
$200K+
11.9%

The median household income in Sierra County, CA is $60,000 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,612. 12.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.509 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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