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Greenhorn, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California.
Population
243
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Greenhorn and its ZIP codes
Greenhorn at a glance
- Greenhorn is 86% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Greenhorn.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,946
6,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $13,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Greenhorn, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenhorn, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Greenhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CrombergCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 9 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| East QuincyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 12.1 |
| JohnsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 13.8 |
| QuincyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Mohawk VistaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| KeddieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| MabieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenhorn, CA in?
- Greenhorn is in Plumas County, California.
- What is the population of Greenhorn, CA?
- About 243 people live in Greenhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenhorn?
- Nearby places include Spring Garden (1.7 mi), Cromberg (4.1 mi), Plumas Eureka (8.6 mi), East Quincy (8.6 mi), Johnsville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023