Lassen County, California
CA · FIPS 06035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,356 | — | #1,472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,403 | -10.3% | #1,395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $265,300 | -5.9% | #814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | -14.0% | #988 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +10.8% | #1,749 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lassen County has a population of 30,356, making it the #1,472 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lassen County is $67,403, ranking #1,395 out of 3,222 counties — 10.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 8.3%.
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The median home value in Lassen County is $265,300 (-5.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,000/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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93.6% of residents in Lassen County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Lassen County, California
Lassen County, California has a total population of 30,356, making it the 1,472nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lassen County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lassen County is $67,403, which ranks #1,395 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%.
The median home value in Lassen County is $265,300, 5.9% below the national median. Renters in Lassen County pay a median gross rent of $1,000 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lassen County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Lassen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%).
All data for Lassen County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.