Delleker, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 724, Delleker's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Delleker is a small community located in California, within Plumas County. The total population is 724. It ranks as the 1148th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delleker is 36.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. 20.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delleker is $53,698. This is 46% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 35.0%. This is 429% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $334,800. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delleker is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.9% vs 33.8%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delleker, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.