Keswick, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 240, Keswick's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Keswick is a small community located in California, within Shasta County. The total population is 240. It ranks as the 1353rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keswick is 49.7 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Keswick has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Keswick is $71,442. This is 28% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.3%. This is 119% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $388,100. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keswick has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.3% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%. Notably, 19.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Keswick, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.