Plumas County
- Population
- 19,423
- Area
- 2,553.06 sq mi (6,612.4 km²), 60.38 sq mi water
- Median age
- 52
- Households
- 8,054
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $66,031
- Median house value
- $360,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Plumas County
Local News
The Plumas Sun
Published September 30Volunteers can help tally roadside animals Oct. 2 – 11
Environment California Research & Policy Center invites residents and travelers statewide to volunteer to help collect data on local wildlife this fall. Between Oct. 2 and 11 the organization will be collecting data using an app that allows people to record when they see an…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 304-H members use local produce to raise funds
The American Valley 4-H Club announces a bake sale fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lost Sierra Food Project’s annual pumpkin patch event. Items for sale will include seasonal, home-baked cookies, pies, cakes and bars. Most of the recipes will feature…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 292nd annual Portola fire fair shares preparedness info
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports the second annual Portola Wildfire Preparedness Fair brought residents and partners together to share information, resources and practical ways to prepare for wildfire and other emergencies. The fair was presented Aug. 15 by the Portola…
The Plumas Sun
Published 1 hour agoCHP maximum enforcement period starts tomorrow
The California Highway Patrol announces a statewide maximum enforcement period starting 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 2, and continuing through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The focus is on identifying and stopping impaired drivers, with all uniformed personnel participating. “One impaired…
The Plumas Sun
Published 4 hours agoSting operation: How to safely identify, prevent and get rid of wasps
Editor’s note: As the weather grows colder, wasp season is drawing to a close. But they’ll be back before long. In this article, retired entomologist Rachael Long shares insight into the wasp lifecycle and how they over-winter. Wasps — including yellow jackets, hornets and meat…