Tehama County, California

CA · FIPS 06103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 65,167 #845 / 3,222
74th
Median Household Income $63,784 -15.1% #1,722 / 3,222
47th
Median Age 40.0 years +2.8% #2,109 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $339,600 +20.5% #459 / 3,222
86th
Median Gross Rent $1,184 +1.8% #563 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 15.6% +23.5% #2,050 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Tehama County has a population of 65,167, making it the #845 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

88.9%
Native Born
11.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Tehama County is $63,784, ranking #1,722 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$63,784 −15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,722 of 3,222
47th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,168 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,390 of 3,222
57th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.6% +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,050 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +10.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,460 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3% −42.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,126 of 3,222
34th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,906 of 3,222
41th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Tehama County is $339,600 (+20.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,184/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.1%.

Median Home Value
$339,600 +20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #459 of 3,222
86th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,184 +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #563 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.1% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,558 of 3,222
21th percentile
67.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Tehama County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,257 of 3,222
61th percentile

About Tehama County, California

Tehama County, California has a total population of 65,167, making it the 845th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tehama County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tehama County is $63,784, which ranks #1,722 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Tehama County is $339,600, 20.5% above the national median. Renters in Tehama County pay a median gross rent of $1,184 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tehama County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.

Tehama County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (29.1%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).

All data for Tehama 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.