Susanville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,992
Population
1,893/sq mi density
$57,607
Median Income
$20,764 per capita
$234,000
Home Value
$241,335 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
687
Violent Crime/100K
1,202 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,607 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
687 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,992
Census 2023
Population Density
1,893
per square mile
Land Area
8.0
square miles (20.8 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
68.6%
Male
31.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 29.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.5%
Black
13%
Hispanic
29.2%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 24.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.9%
Spanish
24.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.9%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.418
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,992 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,893 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 77.9% |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 17.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.418 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |