Tehama County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tehama County is located in California with a total population of 65,520. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tehama County is 40.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tehama County is $61,834. This is 36% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $315,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tehama County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.9% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 86.3%.