Shasta Lake, California Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shasta Lake, California had a total population of 10,311, the 491st largest city in California, with a median household income of $67,401, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Shasta Lake Quick Facts

Population 10,31190% MOE ±30

Median Household Income $67,40190% MOE ±$13,889

Median Home Value $294,40090% MOE ±$13,204

Poverty Rate 13.3%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.2%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 41.8 years90% MOE ±3.3 years

Homeownership Rate 68.2%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.0%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 10,311 491st of 1,570

Median Income $67,401 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.3% 7% higher than national

Median Home Value $294,400 bottom 20%

How Shasta Lake 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	10,206	10,311	+1.0%
Median household income	$60,184	$67,401	No clear change (+12.0%)
Median home value¹	$225,220	$294,400	+30.7%
Median gross rent	$1,376	$1,298	No clear change (-5.7%)

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

How Shasta Lake Compares

Median Household Income

Shasta Lake

$67,401

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Shasta Lake

$294,400

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 32.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

2.8%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.2%

Renter 31.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,298/mo 23.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

26.3%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Shasta Lake Rankings in California

#491 Population of 1,570

#1011 Median Income of 1,375

#1099 Education of 1,570

#1146 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Shasta County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Redding	93,409	$70,466	14.1%	$382,300
Anderson	11,255	$47,375	21.2%	$283,000
Cottonwood (Shasta County)	7,408	$95,577	8.7%	$363,000
Happy Valley	5,944	$92,222	8.9%	$334,100
Bella Vista	4,511	$90,566	6.0%	$464,300
Palo Cedro	3,685	$120,152	6.6%	$551,600
Burney	2,668	$65,969	19.0%	$234,100
Shingletown	2,164	$66,635	10.4%	$235,900
Centerville (Shasta County)	1,954	$122,500	4.3%	$595,900
Shasta	1,387	$111,250	8.7%	$395,500

Cities Similar to Shasta Lake

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Garden Acres	10,667	$66,474	$336,000	5.9%	18.9%
Placerville	10,762	$67,274	$473,100	23.4%	15.8%
Farmersville	10,397	$60,804	$248,500	6.1%	22.9%
Exeter	10,258	$75,769	$307,600	13.9%	14.2%
Delhi	11,009	$67,500	$349,700	14.7%	15.5%

Population Overview

Shasta Lake is a small city located in California, within Shasta County. The total population is 10,311. It ranks as the 491st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shasta Lake is 41.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shasta Lake is $67,401. 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 13.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $294,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 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 Shasta Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shasta Lake, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shasta Lake, California?

Shasta Lake, California has a population of 10,311 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Shasta Lake, CA?

The median household income in Shasta Lake is $67,401, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Shasta Lake, CA?

The poverty rate in Shasta Lake is 13.3%. This means approximately 1,369 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Shasta Lake, California?

Shasta Lake's population is 76.6% White, 0.3% Black, 8.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Shasta Lake, CA?

The median home value in Shasta Lake is $294,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Shasta Lake, California?

15.3% of adults (25+) in Shasta Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.