Shasta County, California
CA · FIPS 06089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 181,436 | — | #379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,636 | -3.3% | #1,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $366,400 | +30.0% | #371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,317 | +13.2% | #403 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.4% | #1,599 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shasta County has a population of 181,436, making it the #379 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shasta County is $72,636, ranking #1,005 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Shasta County is $366,400 (+30.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,317/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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93.5% of residents in Shasta County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Shasta County, California
Shasta County, California has a total population of 181,436, making it the 379th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shasta County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shasta County is $72,636, which ranks #1,005 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Shasta County is $366,400, 30.0% above the national median. Renters in Shasta County pay a median gross rent of $1,317 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shasta County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Shasta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) and Two or More Races (6.7%).
All data for Shasta 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.