Demographics & People — Susanville, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,992 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
| Median Age | 36.8 |
| Total Households | 3,674 |
| Family Households | 2,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5668 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,925 |
| Black or African American | 1,942 |
| Asian | 143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,385 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,089 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,516 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,196 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,427 |
| German | 1,627 |
| Irish | 994 |
| English | 789 |
| American | 502 |
| Italian | 388 |
| French (except Basque) | 372 |
Language
| English Only | 11,306 |
| Spanish | 2,720 |
| Population 5+ | 14,522 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 754 |
| Population 18+ | 13,358 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Susanville, California.