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Hamilton Branch, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California.
Population
480
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
442
ZIP codes
0
Hamilton Branch and its ZIP codes
Hamilton Branch at a glance
- Hamilton Branch is 75% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for Hamilton Branch, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Hamilton Branch.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
Hamilton Branch, 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
86° / 25°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton Branch, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near Hamilton Branch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Almanor PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| East ShoreCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Clear CreekCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake Almanor Country ClubCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.6 |
| PrattvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| AlmanorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Almanor WestCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.3 |
| CanyondamCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7.3 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| Warner ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.4 |
| CaribouCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Crescent MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Indian FallsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| TwainCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton Branch, CA in?
- Hamilton Branch is in Plumas County, California.
- What is the population of Hamilton Branch, CA?
- About 480 people live in Hamilton Branch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton Branch?
- Nearby places include Lake Almanor Peninsula (2.1 mi), East Shore (2.4 mi), Clear Creek (2.8 mi), Lake Almanor Country Club (3.2 mi), Westwood (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023