Trinity County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Trinity County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Trinity County, California has a population of 15,860, the 54th most populous county in California. The median household income is $53,002 and the median home value is $325,800. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Trinity County Quick Facts

Population 15,860

Median Household Income $53,002

Median Home Value $325,800

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment Rate 8.4%

Median Age 54.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.7%

Affordability Ratio 6.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 14

Population 15,860 54th of 58

Median Income $53,002 47% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 8.4%

How Trinity County 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	15,886	15,860	-0.2%
Median household income	$53,498	$53,002	-0.9%
Median home value	$329,000	$325,800	-1.0%

Median Household Income

Trinity

$53,002

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Trinity

$325,800

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.4%

$25K-$50K 23.7%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 21.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

6.2%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

2.0%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

7.6%

Employment

8.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

42.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%

Renter 28.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,073/mo 24.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

12.5%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

38.2%

75+

11.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Trinity County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Weaverville	4,018	$65,787	17.5%	$339,300
Hayfork	2,537	$44,434	44.3%	$336,600
Lewiston	2,020	$39,968	17.6%	$310,300
Junction City	1,190	$48,250	16.1%	$283,300
Douglas City	1,060	$31,827	28.5%	$334,200
Salyer	487	$55,000	0.0%	$383,300
Ruth	480	$78,247	7.9%	N/A
Trinity Center	414	$58,750	17.4%	$343,800
Burnt Ranch	318	$49,226	27.0%	$494,400
Coffee Creek	280	$76,250	6.1%	$372,600
Mad River	272	N/A	8.5%	$253,700
Post Mountain	233	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Trinity Village	209	$87,361	5.7%	$264,300
Hyampom	102	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Trinity County is located in California with a total population of 15,860. It is the 54th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trinity County is 54.9 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.7% 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 Trinity County is $53,002. This is 47% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 72% 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 8.4%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $325,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trinity County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Trinity County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Trinity County, California?

Trinity County has a population of 15,860, making it the 54th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Trinity County?

The median household income in Trinity County is $53,002 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Trinity County, California?

Trinity County contains 14 Census-designated places.