Lassen County, California Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lassen County, California has a population of 30,356, the 47th most populous county in California. The median household income is $67,403 and the median home value is $265,300. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Lassen County Quick Facts

Population 30,356

Median Household Income $67,40390% MOE ±$3,407

Median Home Value $265,30090% MOE ±$12,020

Poverty Rate 14.0%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 38.3 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 68.2%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.1%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.0%

Cities/Places 14

Population 30,356 47th of 58

Median Income $67,403 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 8.3%

How Lassen County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,818	30,356	-1.5%
Median household income	$69,353	$67,403	No clear change (-2.8%)
Median home value¹	$249,834	$265,300	No clear change (+6.2%)
Median gross rent	$1,177	$1,000	-15.0%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lassen

$67,403

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lassen

$265,300

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 31.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

41.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.2%

Renter 31.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,000/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.5%

18-34

25.6%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

21.6%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lassen County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Susanville	14,177	$61,641	17.6%	$235,500
Janesville	2,399	$78,466	7.5%	$326,900
Westwood	1,063	$59,375	21.7%	$147,000
Johnstonville	1,039	$100,132	15.9%	$329,300
Doyle	779	$44,881	25.3%	$232,400
Patton Village	473	$100,972	23.3%	$73,900
Spaulding	369	$24,620	40.1%	N/A
Bieber	266	N/A	7.1%	$142,600
Herlong	211	$56,875	19.9%	N/A
Clear Creek	172	$51,278	2.3%	$230,800
Stones Landing	85	N/A	0.0%	$205,000
Litchfield	65	N/A	27.7%	N/A
Little Valley	60	$39,306	21.7%	N/A
Nubieber	7	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lassen County is located in California with a total population of 30,356. It is the 47th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lassen County is 38.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lassen County is $67,403. This is 32% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $265,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lassen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.3% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower 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 77.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lassen County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lassen County, California?

Lassen County has a population of 30,356, making it the 47th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Lassen County?

The median household income in Lassen County is $67,403 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Lassen County, California?

Lassen County contains 14 Census-designated places.