Shasta County, CA

County

Add Comparison

2024 Population

181,436

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

13.3%

2.39% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$72,636

0.98% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$366,400

5.53% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

77,063

0.284% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Shasta County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Shasta County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shasta County, CA are Shasta College (1,844 degrees awarded in 2023), Simpson University (242 degrees), and Shasta School of Cosmetology (116 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Shasta County, CA was $366,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Shasta County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Shasta County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Shasta County, CA borders Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Tehama County, CA, and Trinity County, CA.

About the photo: Lassen Peak, also known as Mount Lassen, is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range. Located in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California, Lassen rises 2,000 ft (600 m) above the surrounding terrain and has a volume of 0.5 cu mi (2 km3), making it one of the largest lava domes on Earth.

Photo by R3li3nt

United States California Redding, CA

Population & Diversity

Shasta County, CA is home to a population of 181k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.04% of Shasta County, CA residents were born outside of the country (9.14k people).

In 2024, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Shasta County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 8.12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Shasta County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shasta County, CA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shasta County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shasta County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 788
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
9.31k ± 704
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
8.12k ± 1.04k

11.8%

Hispanic Population

21.3k people

11.8% of the people in Shasta County, CA are hispanic (21.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shasta County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
Philippines
824,246 ± 22,054 people
China
687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

Foreign-Born Population

5.04%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.14k people

4.86%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.82k people

As of 2024, 5.04% of Shasta County, CA residents (9.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shasta County, CA was 4.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shasta County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,576 ± 455
Gulf War (2001-)
2,569 ± 455
Gulf War (1990s)
1,180 ± 267

Shasta County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Shasta County, CA.

Economy

The economy of Shasta County, CA employs 77.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shasta County, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (12,000 people), Retail Trade (9,223 people), and Educational Services (6,609 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($97,072), Public Administration ($69,889), and Information ($69,875).

Employment

Occupations

77.1k

2024 Value

± 2,267

0.284%

1 Year growth

± 4.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shasta County, CA grew at a rate of 0.284%, from 76.8k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shasta County, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,752 people), Management Occupations (8,250 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,757 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shasta County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

77.1k

2024 Value

± 2,267

0.284%

1 Year growth

± 4.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shasta County, CA grew at a rate of 0.284%, from 76.8k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shasta County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,000 people), Retail Trade (9,223 people), and Educational Services (6,609 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shasta County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Shasta County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,146

Median earning men ± $1,920

$40,458

Median earning women ± $1,121

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($91,119), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,064), and Information ($72,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,406), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,565), and Public Administration ($50,521).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

362
Construction
328
Health Care and Social Assistance
305
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$695k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$375k
Retail Trade
$266k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shasta County, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Shasta County, CA awarded 2,215 degrees. The student population of Shasta County, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,745 male students and 5,364 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shasta County, CA are White (1,414 and 64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (386 and 17.6%), Two or More Races (150 and 6.85%), and Asian (98 and 4.48%).

The largest universities in Shasta County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Shasta College (1,844 and 83.3%), Simpson University (242 and 10.9%), and Shasta School of Cosmetology (116 and 5.24%).

The most popular majors in Shasta County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (487 and 22%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (198 and 8.94%), and Humanistic Studies (129 and 5.82%).

The median tuition costs in Shasta County, CA are $25,311 for private four year colleges, and $1,104 and $8,184 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Shasta County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,109 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,109 students enrolled in Shasta County, CA, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,418 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
129 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
114 degrees awarded
General Psychology
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Shasta County, CA was Humanistic Studies with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Shasta County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shasta College
1,844 degrees awarded
Simpson University
242 degrees awarded
Shasta School of Cosmetology
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shasta College with 1,844 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 825 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shasta County, CA, which is 0.594 times less than the 1,390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,414 degrees mean that there were 3.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 386 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,311) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,218) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shasta County, CA was $366,400 in 2024, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $347,200 to $366,400, a 5.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Shasta County, CA is 65.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Shasta County, CA have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shasta County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 20.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shasta County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.8%.

Housing

Property

$366,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,326

$46,694

Median Property Taxes

±$1,464

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shasta County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shasta County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2024

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.6% of the housing units in Shasta County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shasta County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,636

Median Household Income

± $1,972

71.2k

Number of Households

± 2,006

In 2024, the median household income of the 71.2k households in Shasta County, CA grew to $72,636 from the previous year's value of $71,931.

The following chart displays the households in Shasta County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shasta County, CA is from California.

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (9.74%)
Carpooled (9.12%)

In 2024, 76.9% of workers in Shasta County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.74%) and those who carpooled to work (9.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shasta County, CA have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Shasta County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shasta County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shasta County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shasta County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 20.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shasta County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shasta County, CA (23.7k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shasta County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 16% of the children was living in poverty in Shasta County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 726 in Shasta County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 24.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.5% of the population of Shasta County, CA has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Shasta County, CA see 1,283 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,283 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,283 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Shasta County, CA

Primary care physicians in Shasta County, CA see an average of 1,283 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,283 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Shasta County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.46%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shasta County, CA declined by 3.64% from 6.7% to 6.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shasta County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.8 in Shasta County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shasta County, CA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.7% in Shasta County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shasta County, CA.