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Downieville, CA
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California.
Population
126
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Downieville and its ZIP codes
Downieville at a glance
- Downieville is 84% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Downieville, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Downieville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,541
614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.6M
FY 2026, $9,147 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Downieville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
64.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downieville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Downieville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyears BarCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| AlleghanyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Sierra CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| La PorteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| Little Grass ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WashingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| JohnsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.8 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.1 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downieville, CA in?
- Downieville is in Sierra County, California.
- What is the population of Downieville, CA?
- About 126 people live in Downieville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downieville?
- Nearby places include Goodyears Bar (4.1 mi), Alleghany (7.2 mi), Graniteville (9.8 mi), Sierra City (11 mi), La Porte (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023