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Magalia, CA

Census-designated place in Butte County, California.

Population

7,389

Land area

14sq mi

People per sq mi

527

ZIP codes

0

Magalia and its ZIP codes

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Magalia at a glance

  • Magalia is about 2.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,920, 43% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,600 (62% below California) and median rent is $1,478 a month.

Local data for Magalia, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Magalia, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,920

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$280,600

Median rent

$1,478/mo

Homeownership

83.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

47.8

Average commute

37.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,338), Irish Americans (1,000), Mexican Americans (658).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Magalia.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,505

78,544 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,060 per person

Butte County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Magalia, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.9%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.7%

Average one-way commute: 37.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Magalia, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

168

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,384

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

66.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Magalia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Magalia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParadiseTown4.1 mi18.3
ConcowCensus-designated place5.8 mi27.4
Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place5.8 mi20.5
Forest RanchCensus-designated place5.9 mi13.9
Stirling CityCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.2
CohassetCensus-designated place8.8 mi25
Yankee HillCensus-designated place9.9 mi6
Butte ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi18.3
CherokeeCensus-designated place12 mi1.8
ChicoCity13 mi34.4
DurhamCensus-designated place17 mi81.7
Berry CreekCensus-designated place18 mi57.1
TobinCensus-designated place18 mi5.2
NordCensus-designated place19 mi2.1
Butte MeadowsCensus-designated place19 mi2.1
Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place22 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Magalia, CA in?
Magalia is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Magalia, CA?
About 7,389 people live in Magalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Magalia?
Nearby places include Paradise (4.1 mi), Concow (5.8 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (5.8 mi), Forest Ranch (5.9 mi), Stirling City (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023