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Dorris, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
869
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,237
ZIP codes
0
Dorris and its ZIP codes
Dorris at a glance
- Dorris is about 4.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,563 a year, 58% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 (79% below California) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Dorris, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dorris, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,563
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (358), Irish Americans (73), Italian Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Dorris.
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,171
13,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $9,501 per person
How people get to work
Dorris, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dorris, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,383
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
181
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
18.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dorris, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Dorris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MacdoelCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Keno, ORCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| Mount HebronCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Falcon Heights, ORCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Merrill, ORCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Klamath Falls, ORCity | 18 mi | 20.1 |
| Altamont, ORCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.1 |
| Running Y Ranch, ORCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| TulelakeCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| TennantCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Malin, ORCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| NewellCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorris, CA in?
- Dorris is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Dorris, CA?
- About 869 people live in Dorris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorris?
- Nearby places include Macdoel (10 mi), Keno, OR (12 mi), Mount Hebron (13 mi), Falcon Heights, OR (14 mi), Merrill, OR (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023