Sierra County
- Population
- 2,746
- Area
- 953.17 sq mi (2,468.69 km²), 9 sq mi water
- Median age
- 54.7
- Households
- 1,219
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median house value
- $331,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Sierra County
Local News
The Plumas Sun
Published September 21Plumas Charter launches first-ever soccer program
Plumas Charter School reports a new chapter in PCS athletics began Sept. 2 as the Plumas Charter Football Club took the field for the first time, bringing high school soccer to PCS for the first time in school history. The inaugural PCFC squad traveled to Loyalton for its first…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 19FRC Rodeo rides into Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
Feather River College Athletics announces the annual FRC Rodeo is set for Oct. 1 through 3 at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds. Festivities include a kickoff tri-tip dinner Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This year, the event also includes mutton busting for the first…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 18Plumas-Sierra Farm Bureau scholarship program opens
The Plumas-Sierra County Farm Bureau announces it is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. Completed applications must be received by Oct. 15. The renewable scholarship supports eligible students connected to the Plumas-Sierra County Farm Bureau or local…
The Plumas Sun
Published September 12Drive-through flu shot clinic available in Loyalton
Sierra County Public Health announces a free drive-through flu shot clinic Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at 100 Railroad Ave. in Loyalton. This is a new date and time from previous clinics. Organizers say Plumas County residents are welcome; there are no residency…