Lassen County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lassen County is located in California with a total population of 31,177. It is the 47th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lassen County is 37.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lassen County is $64,395. This is 33% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $259,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lassen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.4% vs 34.6%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

13.2% 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 64% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.1%.