Susanville, CA Demographics

A map of Susanville's Population by Race

Susanville, California has an estimated population of 14,177, a large decrease from the 16,728 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% White, 27.1% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 4.3% Native American/Other, 3.3% Multiracial, and 2.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Susanville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Susanville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Susanville, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Susanville is ranked the 413th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Susanville was ranked the 383rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Susanville's White Population

7,411 residents of Susanville, or 52.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Susanville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Susanville ranks 995th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Susanville's population has increased from 46.1% to 52.3%.

Susanville is less White than neighboring Johnstonville (63.8% White), Janesville (78.4% White), Litchfield (100% White), Spaulding (98.1% White), and Stones Landing (55.3% White).

Susanville's Black Population

1,431 residents of Susanville, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Susanville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Susanville ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Black residents' share of Susanville's population has decreased from 11.5% to 10.1%.

Susanville is more Black than neighboring Johnstonville (0% Black), Janesville (0% Black), Litchfield (0% Black), Spaulding (0% Black), and Stones Landing (0% Black).

Susanville's Asian Population

405 residents of Susanville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Susanville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Susanville ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Asian residents' share of Susanville's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.9%.

Susanville is more Asian than neighboring Johnstonville (0.6% Asian), Janesville (0% Asian), Litchfield (0% Asian), Spaulding (0% Asian), and Stones Landing (0% Asian).

Susanville's Hispanic Population

3,849 residents of Susanville, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Susanville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Susanville ranks 610th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Susanville's population has decreased from 31.7% to 27.1%.

Susanville is more Hispanic than neighboring Janesville (14.5% Hispanic), Litchfield (0% Hispanic), and Spaulding (0% Hispanic). Susanville is less Hispanic than neighboring Stones Landing (30.6% Hispanic).

Susanville's Native American/Other Population

610 residents of Susanville, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Susanville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Susanville ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Susanville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Susanville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnstonville (2.8% Native American/Other), Janesville (0.7% Native American/Other), Litchfield (0% Native American/Other), and Spaulding (0% Native American/Other). Susanville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stones Landing (14.1% Native American/Other).

Susanville's Multiracial Population

471 residents of Susanville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Susanville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Susanville ranks 920th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Susanville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Susanville's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.3%.

Susanville is more Multiracial than neighboring Litchfield (0% Multiracial), Spaulding (1.9% Multiracial), and Stones Landing (0% Multiracial). Susanville is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnstonville (5.7% Multiracial), and Janesville (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.