Sierra County, California

Sierra County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,236, making it California's second-least populous county. The county seat is Downieville, and the only incorporated city is Loyalton. The county is in the Sierra Nevada, northeast of Sacramento on the border with Nevada. Sierra County was founded in 1852. The county derives its name from the Sierra Nevada.

 Geography 
The county has a total area of .

 Bordering counties 
 Nevada County, California - south
 Yuba County, California - west
 Plumas County, California - north
 Lassen County, California - northeast
 Washoe County, Nevada - east

 Communities 

 City 
Loyalton

Census-designated places

Alleghany
Calpine
Downieville
Goodyears Bar
Pike
Sattley
Sierra Brooks
Sierra City
Sierraville
Verdi

 Unincorporated communities 
Forest
Gibsonville
Bassetts

 Ghost towns 

Eureka City
Howland Flat
Pine Grove
Poker Flat
Potosi
Shady Flat

 References 

 Other websites 

 Sierra County Official Website

Category:1852 establishments in California