Red Bluff Population

1870–2026

14,316

2026 projection

2.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Red Bluff. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614,316-880.61%
202514,404+190.13%
202414,385-530.37%
202314,438-1280.88%
202214,566-430.29%
202114,609-1010.69%
202014,710-640.43%
201914,774+3152.18%
201814,459+440.31%
201714,415+980.68%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Red Bluff has a population change lower than Tehama County, California, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • California−0.4%
  • Tehama County−1.7%
  • Red Bluff−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Red Bluff Demographics

34.2median age

Median age

Female35.8 yrs
Male32 yrs

Adults

10,328
2,135 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults8,193 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 7,515Male 48.3% · 7,034

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 145 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Red Bluff Income

$51,529median household income

Median household income

$51,529

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,214

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Red Bluff Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%39%31%
Never married41%46%37%
Divorced16%12%20%
Widowed7%3%11%
Separated2%1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201