Siskiyou County Facts 2005

Just got the latest report on Siskiyou County so thought I would share it with anyone who gives a damn.

Total county population: 44,850
Biggest town, Yreka: 7,325

Most northern county in California. %th largest in geographical size, 47th in population. Population density of 7 persons per square mile and this makes it considered frontier. Total population increase of 2.6%, under 19 yrs: 19% decrease, and over 50 yrs, 30% increase. Great place to retire but not to find a job out of school.

Unemployment in Siskiyou County is 9.6% (00-02), while the State's was 5.7%. Our median income in Siskiyou County is $29,281 compared to the State's $43,924 average. 53.9% of Siskiyou County children live in Low Income Households.

There was a ton of other stats but this is the meat of our county.

Ang was in Yreka today so I picked her up for lunch and visited for awhile. Worked a new job, Yreka Outlands, a major business along I-5 and I will be improving their landscaping. They sell trailers, campers, auto repair, RV sells/repair, and more. Sam helped around the house and Emily was at a friend's house across the street all day having fun. Had our last quiche for dinner and now its time to relax. Just got back from a few groceries, kicking it with a Mike's Hard Cranberry, and getting ready to watch Hell's Kitchen.

Thanks to the Siskiyou County Profile insert in today's paper for the county stats.

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