Downieville
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California
Downieville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,966 ft (904 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goodyears Bar, 4.5 miles SW.
- 290residents (2020 Census)
- 2,966 ftelevation · 904 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 91 / sq mipopulation density
- 95936ZIP code
About Downieville
Downieville is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Sierra County, California, United States. Downieville is on the North Fork of the Yuba River, at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 m). The 2020 United States census reported Downieville's population was 290.
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Downieville had 290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 91 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Downieville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 290 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.18 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,966 ft (904 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5786° N, 120.8164° W |
| ZIP code | 95936 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619794 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Downieville
- Goodyears Bar4.5 mi SW
- Alleghany7.8 mi S
- Sierra City10.1 mi E
- Graniteville10.2 mi SE
- La Porte11.1 mi NW
- Little Grass Valley12.7 mi NW
- Pike14.3 mi SW
- Johnsville14.6 mi NE
- Graeagle15.1 mi NE
- Camptonville15.2 mi SW
- Washington15.2 mi S
- Whitehawk17.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Downieville
What county is Downieville in?
Downieville is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Downieville, CA?
290 people lived in Downieville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Downieville, CA?
The ZIP code of Downieville is 95936.
What is the elevation of Downieville?
2,966 feet (904 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Downieville?
Goodyears Bar (4.5 mi), Alleghany (7.8 mi), Sierra City (10.1 mi), Graniteville (10.2 mi), La Porte (11.1 mi).
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