Plumas County, California Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Plumas County, California
Plumas County, California Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,423
Median Age
52.0
Male Median
51.5
Female Median
53.1
Plumas County, California Population Growth

Plumas County, California Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.8%%.
-4.8%% Growth
Plumas County, California Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Plumas County, California Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.0 | 19,423 |
| 2023 | 52.1 | 19,607 |
| 2022 | 52.3 | 19,650 |
| 2021 | 51.8 | 19,631 |
| 2020 | 51.9 | 18,844 |
| 2019 | 52.3 | 18,660 |
| 2018 | 52.2 | 18,699 |
| 2017 | 52.1 | 18,724 |
| 2016 | 51.7 | 18,754 |
| 2015 | 51.3 | 18,966 |
| 2014 | 50.6 | 19,286 |
| 2013 | 49.9 | 19,586 |
| 2012 | 49.4 | 19,926 |
| 2011 | 49.0 | 20,192 |
| 2010 | 48.5 | 20,392 |
Plumas County, California Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 12.8% |
| 18–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–54 | 20.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65+ | 31.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Plumas County, California
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 94.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 61.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Plumas County, California
The median age in Plumas County, California is 52.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Plumas County, California is 19,423.
In Plumas County, California, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Plumas County, California is aging.