Susanville, CA Demographics

A map of Susanville's Population by Race

Susanville, California had a population of 16,728 in 2020. It was 46.1% White, 11.5% Black, 1.9% Asian, 31.7% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Susanville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is the 383rd most populous. 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's White Population

7,708 residents of Susanville identify as White, or 46.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Susanville slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #994 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is less White than neighboring Johnstonville (76.6% White), Janesville (80.3% White), Litchfield (90% White), Spaulding (87.9% White), and Stones Landing (84.9% White).

Susanville's Black Population

1,921 residents of Susanville identify as Black, or 11.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Susanville slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is more Black than neighboring Johnstonville (0.3% Black), Janesville (0.1% Black), Litchfield (0% Black), Spaulding (0.5% Black), and Stones Landing (1.2% Black).

Susanville's Asian Population

312 residents of Susanville identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Susanville less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #849 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is more Asian than neighboring Johnstonville (1.2% Asian), Janesville (0.7% Asian), Spaulding (0% Asian), and Stones Landing (0% Asian).

Susanville's Hispanic Population

5,299 residents of Susanville identify as Hispanic, or 31.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Susanville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #610 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is more Hispanic than neighboring Johnstonville (13.8% Hispanic), Janesville (9.9% Hispanic), Litchfield (3.1% Hispanic), Spaulding (6.8% Hispanic), and Stones Landing (4.7% Hispanic).

Susanville's Native American/Other Population

789 residents of Susanville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Susanville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #126 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnstonville (3.7% Native American/Other), Janesville (2.2% Native American/Other), Litchfield (0% Native American/Other), Spaulding (0.5% Native American/Other), and Stones Landing (2.3% Native American/Other).

Susanville's Multiracial Population

699 residents of Susanville identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Susanville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Susanville is ranked #902 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Susanville is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnstonville (4.4% Multiracial), Janesville (6.8% Multiracial), Litchfield (5% Multiracial), Spaulding (4.4% Multiracial), and Stones Landing (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.