Fort Jones, California Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fort Jones, California had a total population of 562, the 1191st largest city in California, with a median household income of $47,375, which is 52% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 52% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Fort Jones Quick Facts

Population 56290% MOE ±182

Median Household Income $47,37590% MOE ±$15,200

Median Home Value $228,70090% MOE ±$25,613

Poverty Rate 30.1%90% MOE ±18.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±6.3 pts

Median Age 39.9 years90% MOE ±11.0 years

Homeownership Rate 54.3%90% MOE ±9.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%90% MOE ±8.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.0%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 562 1191st of 1,570

Median Income $47,375 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 30.1% 142% higher than national

Median Home Value $228,700 bottom 10%

How Fort Jones Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	689	562	No clear change (-18.4%)
Median household income	$36,093	$47,375	No clear change (+31.3%)
Median home value¹	$208,728	$228,700	No clear change (+9.6%)
Median gross rent	$1,090	$1,137	No clear change (+4.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Fort Jones Compares

Median Household Income

Fort Jones

$47,375

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fort Jones

$228,700

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 31.8%

$50K-$100K 37.9%

$100K+ 9.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

7.9%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

10.0%

$25K-$30K

11.4%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

7.1%

$45K-$50K

9.6%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

14.6%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

2.5%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

48.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.3%

Renter 45.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,137/mo 28.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.7%

18-34

13.9%

35-54

26.7%

55-74

23.8%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fort Jones Rankings in California

#1191 Population of 1,570

#1257 Median Income of 1,375

#1242 Education of 1,570

#1266 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Siskiyou County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yreka	7,820	$43,982	17.0%	$263,200
Mount Shasta	3,182	$47,917	17.5%	$330,200
Lake Shastina	3,001	$80,542	12.2%	$358,400
Weed	2,737	$38,854	33.6%	$259,600
Montague	1,479	$59,750	26.5%	$183,700
Dunsmuir	1,407	$58,281	11.4%	$279,000
Tulelake	925	$47,574	23.6%	$170,200
Dorris	869	$41,563	19.1%	$154,700
McCloud	829	$48,529	20.8%	$328,100
Etna	642	$49,063	18.0%	$221,200

Cities Similar to Fort Jones

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Vallecito	562	N/A	$705,800	38.9%	7.5%
Peters	568	N/A	$701,100	10.0%	6.3%
Westley	572	N/A	N/A	6.7%	23.4%
West Goshen	535	N/A	$477,800	4.9%	23.7%
Bend	593	N/A	$461,500	21.6%	2.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 562, Fort Jones'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

Fort Jones is a small community located in California, within Siskiyou County. The total population is 562. It ranks as the 1191st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Jones is 39.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Fort Jones has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Jones is $47,375. This is 52% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $228,700. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fort Jones is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.2% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort Jones, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fort Jones, California?

Fort Jones, California has a population of 562 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fort Jones, CA?

The median household income in Fort Jones is $47,375, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Jones, CA?

The poverty rate in Fort Jones is 30.1%. This means approximately 169 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Jones, California?

Fort Jones's population is 76.2% White, 0.0% Black, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fort Jones, CA?

The median home value in Fort Jones is $228,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Fort Jones, California?

11.3% of adults (25+) in Fort Jones hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.