Shasta County, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Shasta County?
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There are 192,928 residents in Shasta County, with a median age of 49. Of this, 49.37% are males and 50.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.09% of the resident pool in Shasta County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.45%. Additionally, 2.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 164,484 people in Shasta County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 164,484 people in Shasta County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 192,928 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 95,243 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 97,685 | 0.1% |
Male population 49.37%
Female population 50.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 49 | -3.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 181,518 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 6,651 | -1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 4,759 | -9.5% |
Citizen US Born 94.09%
Citizen not US Born 3.45%
Not Citizen 2.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 834 | 23.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,042 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,642 | -1.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,292 | -3.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 164,484 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.44%
Moved from Same County 8.39%
Moved from Same State 3.99%
Moved from Different State 1.2%
Same House as Last Year 85.98%
What are the employment statistics in Shasta County?
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White-collar workers make up 79.66% of the working population in Shasta County, while blue-collar employees account for 20.34%. There are also 9,723 entrepreneurs in Shasta County (12.07% of the workforce); 49,028 workers employed in private companies (60.88%); and 15,293 people working in governmental institutions (18.99%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 64,152 | 2.3% |
| Blue Collar | 16,376 | -2.4% |
White Collar 79.66%
Blue Collar 20.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,723 | -3.9% |
| Private Companies | 49,028 | 2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 15,293 | 3.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,484 | -2.3% |
Self Employees 12.07%
Private Companies 60.88%
Governmental Workers 18.99%
Not for Profit Companies 8.05%
How many households are there in Shasta County?
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There are a total of 75,523 households in Shasta County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.16% of these Shasta County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.84%. Additionally, 27.24% of households have children and 72.76% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 75,523 | -0.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 2.1% |
| Family Households | 48,458 | -1.9% |
| Non-family Households | 27,065 | 3.2% |
Family Households 64.16%
Non-family Households 35.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,572 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 54,951 | 0.6% |
Households with Children 27.24%
Households without Children 72.76%
What are the median and average incomes in Shasta County?
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The average annual household income in Shasta County is $96,627, while the median household income sits at $64,329 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,662, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $82,640. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,580 and $49,013, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,627 | 13.9% |
| Median Household Income | $64,329 | 2.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,175 | -6.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 163,164 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Shasta County?
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There are 85,097 housing units in Shasta County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 75,523 occupied housing units in Shasta County, 65.99% are owner-occupied, while 34.01% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $346,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,192 per month in Shasta County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $346,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,192 per month in Shasta County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 85,097 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,711 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,100 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,423 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,331 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,368 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16,788 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13,128 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11,272 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,697 | 16.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 279 | 71.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 75,523 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 49,837 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25,686 | -2.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.99%
Renter Occupied 34.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 30,571 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 19,266 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $346,800 | 15.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $247,400 | 7.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,192 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 61.34%
Without Mortgage 38.66%
What is the level of education in Shasta County?
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Approximately 31.21% of the population in Shasta County holds a high school degree (that's 50,662 residents), while 36.33% have attained a college certificate (58,973 locals) and 13.55% have a bachelor's degree (22,001 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,184 | -13.7% |
| Some High School | 50,662 | -1.6% |
| Some College | 58,973 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 17,486 | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,001 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,031 | 1.2% |
No High School 1.96%
Some High School 31.21%
Some College 36.33%
Associate Degree 10.77%
Bachelor's Degree 13.55%
Graduate Degree 6.18%
What is the marital status of Shasta County residents?
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A total of 45,851 people in Shasta County have never been married (which represents 28.41% of the total population), while 79,700 of them are wedded (49.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,741 (1.7%) and 22,218 (13.77%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 45,851 | 3.0% |
| Married | 79,700 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2,741 | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 10,857 | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 22,218 | -1.7% |
Never Married 28.41%
Married 49.39%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 6.73%
Divorced 13.77%
What are the most common means of transportation in Shasta County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Shasta County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 69,284 residents commute by car, 1,703 prefer going to work by walking and 579 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 69,284 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 325 | 19.5% |
| Railroad | 17 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 30 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 579 | 6.8% |
| Motorcycle | 226 | -8.9% |
| TaxiCab | 83 | 112.8% |
| Walk | 1,703 | -3.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Shasta County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96001 | 34,721 | 13,156 | $70,701.00 | $98,418.00 |
| 96002 | 34,634 | 12,734 | $71,608.00 | $93,347.00 |
| 96003 | 43,945 | 18,084 | $67,440.00 | $86,424.00 |
| 96007 | 24,849 | 9,971 | $57,517.00 | $73,993.00 |
| 96008 | 1,123 | 420 | $89,706.00 | $108,064.00 |
| 96011 | 232 | 77 | $29,219.00 | $54,914.00 |
| 96013 | 4,212 | 1,605 | $55,865.00 | $73,700.00 |
| 96016 | 319 | 143 | $51,573.00 | $47,706.00 |
| 96017 | 143 | 78 | $42,500.00 | $66,867.00 |
| 96019 | 10,466 | 3,958 | $53,776.00 | $67,956.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.