Mount Shasta, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mount Shasta is a small community located in California, within Siskiyou County. The total population is 3,182. It ranks as the 776th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Shasta is 51.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Shasta is $47,917. This is 52% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mount Shasta, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $330,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Shasta is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.6% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Shasta, 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.