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Portola, CA

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Population
2,024
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,853 ft
Median Home Value
$231,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$819/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,492
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityTruckee, California36 miles away · 17,278 residents.

About Portola

Portola is the only incorporated city in Plumas County, California, situated along the Middle Fork of the Feather River. Developed as a major crew change station on the Western Pacific Railroad and hosting the prominent Western Pacific Railroad Museum, the mountain community of approximately 2,441 is served by the Plumas Unified School District locally.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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