Shasta County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shasta County is located in California with a total population of 181,554. It is the 30th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shasta County is 41.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shasta County is $71,931. This is 25% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $347,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shasta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.5% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.3%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 92.1%.