Demographics & People — Alturas, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,703 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 45.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,112 |
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| Family Households | 698 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3016 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,029 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 417 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 808 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 576 |
| German | 575 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 563 |
| English | 423 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 399 |
| Irish | 358 |
| American | 177 |
| Scottish | 106 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 2,296 |
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| Spanish | 248 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,553 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 320 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,063 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Alturas, California.
