Magalia
Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Magalia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 7,795 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,333 ft (711 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paradise, 4.5 miles S.
- 7,795residents (2020 Census)
- 2,333 ftelevation · 711 m
- 14.0 sq miland area · 36.3 km²
- 556 / sq mipopulation density
- 95954ZIP code
About Magalia
Magalia (formerly Butte Mills and Dogtown) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 7,795 at the 2020 census, down from 11,310 at the 2010 census.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Magalia weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Magalia
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Magalia
- Median household income
- $56,920
- Median home value
- $280,600
- Median rent
- $1,478/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
Do you know Magalia? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Magalia special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Magalia
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Magalia Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Magalia, CA population
Magalia had 7,795 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,795 |
|---|---|
| Density | 556 per sq mi (215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Magalia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,795 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.03 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8188° N, 121.6077° W |
| ZIP code | 95954 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0645120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Magalia
- Paradise4.5 mi S
- Concow6.0 mi SE
- Forest Ranch6.2 mi NW
- Stirling City7.0 mi NE
- Butte Creek Canyon7.4 mi SW
- Cohasset9.3 mi NW
- Yankee Hill9.5 mi SE
- Butte Valley10.6 mi S
- Chico11.9 mi W
- Cherokee12.3 mi S
- Durham16.0 mi SW
- Berry Creek16.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Magalia
What county is Magalia in?
Magalia is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Magalia, CA?
7,795 people lived in Magalia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Magalia, CA?
The ZIP code of Magalia is 95954.
What is the elevation of Magalia?
2,333 feet (711 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Magalia?
Paradise (4.5 mi), Concow (6.0 mi), Forest Ranch (6.2 mi), Stirling City (7.0 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (7.4 mi).
Last updated: