Iron Horse, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Iron Horse, California had a total population of 434, the 1251st largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Iron Horse Quick Facts
How Iron Horse Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 575 | 434 | -24.5% |
| Median home value | $195,500 | $315,500 | +61.4% |
How Iron Horse Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Iron Horse Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Plumas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quincy | 2,723 | $70,213 | 5.6% | $322,600 |
| Portola | 2,441 | $44,492 | 22.3% | $231,300 |
| Chester | 1,759 | $47,129 | 11.3% | $304,800 |
| Quincy | 1,317 | $89,000 | 9.2% | $300,500 |
| Delleker | 724 | $53,698 | 5.9% | $334,800 |
| Chilcoot-Vinton | 686 | $122,764 | 15.3% | N/A |
| Graeagle | 496 | N/A | 12.1% | $489,500 |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | 19.0% | $367,600 |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | 9.0% | $648,900 |
| Lake Almanor West | 463 | $184,286 | 16.0% | $696,300 |
Cities Similar to Iron Horse
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyville | 433 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 49.9% |
| Potter Valley | 436 | $121,071 | $635,900 | 29.8% | 4.4% |
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | $441,800 | 19.1% | 4.1% |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | $604,400 | 14.6% | 33.0% |
| California Pines | 427 | $66,328 | $292,900 | 9.5% | 22.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 434, Iron Horse'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
Iron Horse is a small community located in California, within Plumas County. The total population is 434. It ranks as the 1251st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Iron Horse is 56.4 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Iron Horse. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Iron Horse, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $315,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $734,700. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Iron Horse is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.7% vs 33.8%).
Education
23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Iron Horse, 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 Iron Horse, California?
Iron Horse, California has a population of 434 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Iron Horse, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Iron Horse — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Iron Horse, CA?
The ACS sample for Iron Horse recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Iron Horse, California?
Iron Horse's population is 79.7% White, 0.0% Black, 20.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Iron Horse, CA?
The median home value in Iron Horse is $315,500.
How educated is Iron Horse, California?
23.0% of adults (25+) in Iron Horse hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.