Trinity County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Trinity County, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Trinity County, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Trinity County, California. The estimated population of Trinity County, California is 15,818 people, with a median age of 53.9.

We can look at the total population in Trinity County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,818
+26.13%
+21.33%
2020
12,541
 -1.25% -
2019
12,700
 -1.26% -
2018
12,862
 -1.34% -
2017
13,037
 - -

Population of Trinity County, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
79.6%
82.8%
 -3.86%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Native
3.1%
4.3%
 -27.91%
Hispanic
7.5%
7.2%
 +4.17%
Asian
2.1%
1.1%
 +90.91%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.9%
 -77.78%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
2.8%
 +14.29%
Other
3.7%
0.1%
 +3,600.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Trinity County, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.9 +2.86% 52.2 -0.57% 54.9 +4.97%
2020 52.4 -0.19% 52.5 +0.38% 52.3 -1.69%
2019 52.5 +1.35% 52.3 +0.97% 53.2 +2.7%
2018 51.8 +0.78% 51.8 +0.78% 51.8 +0.78%
2017 51.4 - 51.4 - 51.4 -

The median age of Trinity County, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 537 +24.74% 650 +18.27% 669 771
10 to 19 825 +6.62% 542 +14.53% 863 604
20 to 29 474 +62.51% 372 +25.21% 757 470
30 to 39 583 +17.96% 800 +29.05% 679 1,017
40 to 49 754 +21.51% 699 -19.61% 889 570
50 to 59 987 -1.81% 1,080 +12.5% 956 1,177
60 to 69 1,392 +28.79% 1,196 +46.38% 1,788 1,764
70+ 1,051 +37.31% 1,095 +25.7% 1,478 1,366

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Trinity County, California is $42,206.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Trinity County.

  • Under 25
    $55,577.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,340.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,676.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,663.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Trinity County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Trinity County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Trinity County, California is currently $62,784.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.62% of households in Trinity County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Trinity County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Trinity County is $29,312.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Trinity County by the total population of Trinity County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Trinity County, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Trinity County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Trinity County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Trinity County over the age of 16 is 13,590.

Of those people, a total of 42.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Trinity County is 39.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 679 28.70% 2.90%
20 to 24 years 418 70.80% 2.40%
25 to 29 years 809 59.20% 7.50%
30 to 34 years 720 52.90% 15.70%
35 to 44 years 1,732 83.40% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 1,674 51.40% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 1,162 68.90% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 2,006 24.70% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 2,759 26.80% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,631 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Trinity County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,208 42.70% 5.50%
Black or African American 87 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 446 37.00% 2.40%
Asian 207 29.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,108 49.90% 8.00%
Two or more races 505 40.60% 10.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,090 41.20% 27.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,826 42.40% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Trinity County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Trinity County is 5,413, with median earnings of $36,316.00.

Women in Trinity County, California earning approximately 95.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,413 $36,316.00
Male 2,740 $37,949.00
Female 2,673 $36,033.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 887 $84,273.00
Business and Financial 57 $97,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $3,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $57,019.00
Community and Social Service 77 $28,040.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 290 $20,561.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $40,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 384 $41,235.00
Healthcare Support 214 $18,861.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 87 $88,438.00
Law Enforcement 19 $61,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 615 $35,474.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $6,476.00
Personal Care and Service 251 $13,411.00
Sales 325 $40,404.00
Office and Administrative Support 361 $16,186.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 216 $50,750.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $34,509.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $85,048.00
Production 111 $41,594.00
Transportation and Material Moving 206 $24,154.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 498 $84,477.00 389 $69,514.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 48 $100,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $3,516.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $82,667.00 68 $56,923.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 73 $27,926.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $22,000.00 206 $19,435.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 87 $40,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $23,750.00 334 $41,281.00
Healthcare Support 100 $18,750.00 114 $19,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 87 $88,438.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $25,921.00 579 $35,595.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $6,216.00 50 $10,357.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $0.00 176 $13,983.00
Sales 131 $40,750.00 194 $17,396.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $14,688.00 249 $16,506.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 185 $50,406.00 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $34,509.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 153 $85,048.00 0 $0.00
Production 104 $41,438.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 181 $23,994.00 25 $33,162.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,492 households in Trinity County, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,829 families in Trinity County with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,153 257 419 2,663
Average Household Size 2.93 6.28 6.47 1.85
Total Families 2,153 257 419 0
Average Household Size 2.9 4.52 6.15 0

Poverty

Of the 2,829 families in Trinity County, 12.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Trinity County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,233 housing units in Trinity County, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,492 66.71%
Vacant 2,741 33.29%

17.20% of the total 8,233 housing units in Trinity County are rental units. This is approximately 1,416 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,862 are occupied by the owner - or 46.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Trinity County is $869.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Trinity County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    214
  • Less than $500
    304
  • $500 to $999
    617
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    384
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    104
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Trinity County is $300,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Trinity County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    234
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    264
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    276
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,115
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,105
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    657
  • $1,000,000 or more
    175

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Trinity County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Trinity County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    506
  • 1940 to 1949
    449
  • 1950 to 1959
    807
  • 1960 to 1969
    783
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,173
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,563
  • 1990 to 1999
    814
  • 2000 to 2009
    909
  • 2010 to 2013
    229
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Trinity County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    298
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,950
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,992
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,252

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Trinity County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Trinity County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Trinity County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    355
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,006
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    419
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    574
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    77
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    446
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    62
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    189
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    194
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    138
  • 90 or more minutes
    195

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Trinity County, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Trinity County, California

We have data for 16 places in Trinity County, California. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.