Susanville is a city and county seat of Lassen County, California, USA. At the 2000 census, the population was 13,541. Susanville, a former logging and mining town, is the site of the High Desert State Prison. The prison, a high-security facility, opened in 1995. A PBS documentary on the prison and its effects on the community was aired July 24, 2007.[1] Lassen County is a county located in northeastern California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Geography

Susanville is located at 40°25′2″N, 120°38′46″W (40.417092, -120.646014)^GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias CA county maps by Bumm13. ...

The elevation of Susanville is approximately 4258 feet above sea level. It is considered a gateway city to Reno on U.S. Highway 395. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... MAJOR JUNCTIONS JUNCTION POSTMILE I-15 CA SBD 0. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.17% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Eagle Lake is located 15 miles North of the town. Eagle Lake is a lake in Lassen County approximately 15 miles North of Susanville, California. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,541 people, 3,516 households, and 2,250 families residing in the city. The population density was 886.1/km² (2,294.8/mi²). There were 3,882 housing units at an average density of 254.0/km² (657.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.03% White, 12.50% African American, 3.18% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.89% Pacific Islander, 3.46% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.57% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,516 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 41.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 198.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 231.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,675, and the median income for a family was $45,216. Males had a median income of $29,973 versus $27,044 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,238. About 11.0% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Trivia

Susanville is mentioned in the Quentin Tarantino film, Jackie Brown. The character of Louis says he served four years in prison, presumably at California Correctional Center.

Actor Danny Trejo served some time in the California Correctional Cetner in Susanville.

In the film Pink Cadillac, Susanville is said to be only 25 miles from Reno, NV., not the true distance of 86 miles.

Famous residents

• Aaron Duran, Writer, Media Producer
• Mike Skinner, NASCAR driver
• Ken Shamrock, UFC Hall of Fame, Former WWE Superstar
• Frank Shamrock, Mixed martial arts legend

Aaron Duran is a writer and media producer in Portland, Oregon. ... Skinners 2006 truck on display, courtesy of flickr contributor Mike Skinner (born June 28, 1957) is a NASCAR driver from Susanville, California who drives the #5 truck in the Craftsman Truck Series for Bill Davis Racing. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Ken Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11, 1964 in Macon, Georgia) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... Frank Shamrock (born Frank Alisio Juarez III on December 8, 1972 in Santa Monica, California) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ...

External links

• City of Susanville website
• Multiple business listings in Susanville
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