Paskenta, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 61, Paskenta'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

Paskenta is a small community located in California, within Tehama County. The total population is 61. It ranks as the 1506th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paskenta is 60.6 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 9.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Paskenta, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $734,700. 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 74% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paskenta has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.3% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paskenta, 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.