Sierra Brooks, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sierra Brooks, California had a total population of 397, the 1268th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 53.8% is notably above the national average.
Sierra Brooks Quick Facts
How Sierra Brooks 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 | 292 | 397 | No clear change (+36.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $285,893 | $333,100 | No clear change (+16.5%) |
How Sierra Brooks Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 100.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 24.4%
- Some College: 53.7%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 21.9%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Sierra Brooks Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Sierra County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalton | 748 | $65,556 | 4.7% | $191,800 |
| Calpine | 356 | N/A | 0.0% | $435,700 |
| Sierraville | 351 | N/A | 0.6% | N/A |
| Sierra City | 250 | $95,696 | 3.2% | $381,700 |
| Downieville | 126 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Goodyears Bar | 122 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Pike | 34 | N/A | 11.8% | N/A |
| Alleghany | 19 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sierra Brooks
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | 55.9% | 1.8% |
| Bootjack | 400 | $105,000 | $386,600 | 28.5% | 10.3% |
| Friant | 401 | $80,370 | $236,100 | 24.6% | 31.7% |
| Davenport | 403 | $72,171 | $946,400 | 25.1% | 7.2% |
| Carnelian Bay | 391 | $247,791 | $910,000 | 58.9% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 397, Sierra Brooks'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
Sierra Brooks is a small community located in California, within Sierra County. The total population is 397. It ranks as the 1268th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sierra Brooks is 66.5 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 45.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 53.8%. This is 713% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $333,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $734,700. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Sierra Brooks was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 Sierra Brooks, 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 Sierra Brooks, California?
Sierra Brooks, California has a population of 397 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sierra Brooks, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sierra Brooks — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sierra Brooks, CA?
The poverty rate in Sierra Brooks is 17.1%. This means approximately 68 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sierra Brooks, California?
Sierra Brooks's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sierra Brooks, CA?
The median home value in Sierra Brooks is $333,100.
How educated is Sierra Brooks, California?
21.9% of adults (25+) in Sierra Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.