Red Bluff is a city located in Tehama County California. Red Bluff has a 2024 population of 14,328. It is also the county seat of Tehama County. Red Bluff is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Bluff is $101,230 with a poverty rate of 17.64%. The median age in Red Bluff is 35.2 years: 32.9 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Bluff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,289 | 70.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,381 | 16.32% |
| Other race | 759 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 469 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 384 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 310 | 2.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,831 | 2.43 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 2,434 | 1.11 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 1,823 | 3.48 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 1,213 | 3.15 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 361 | 3.55 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
45.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 753 | 8.39% |
| Associates Degree | 903 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 830 | 9.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 328 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,747 | 30.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 2,963 | 33.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,497 | 5,945 | 987 |
| Hispanic | 1,532 | 1,111 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 952 | 758 | 60 |
| Other Race | 507 | 352 | 35 |
| Native American | 240 | 175 | 5 |
| Asian | 228 | 100 | 33 |
| Black | 199 | 189 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,375 | $48,536 | $38,816 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,481 | $0 | $84,769 |
| High School Graduate | $50,480 | $51,977 | $31,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,481 | $24,904 | $21,038 |
| Overall | $42,319 | $48,590 | $40,039 |
| Some College | $46,658 | $47,045 | $42,475 |
$42,319
Average Earnings
$48,590
Average Male
$40,039
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.33% of Red Bluff residents speak only English, while 12.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,365 | 1,856 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 3,314 | 424 | 12.79% |
| Multiple | 2,351 | 245 | 10.42% |
| Other | 749 | 146 | 19.49% |
| Native | 370 | 40 | 10.81% |
| Asian | 309 | 5 | 1.62% |
17.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.09%
Male Poverty Rate
20.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Bluff is White, with 19.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Bluff is Asian, with 1.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.01% |
| High School | 19.24% |
| Some College | 10.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.29% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
| Female Employed | 3.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,014 | $139,125 |
| Households | $50,216 | $101,230 |
| Married Families | $79,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,529 | $45,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
707
Number of Veterans
700
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 217 |
| Vietnam | 207 |
| Second Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 298 |
| 75+ | 218 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 646 | 8.18% |
| Black | 53 | 19.41% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.29%
Born in Red Bluff
93.5%
Native Born
6.5%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
93.5% of Red Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 80.29% having been born in California. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,905 | -84 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 13,989 | -85 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 14,074 | -85 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 14,159 | -84 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 14,243 | -85 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 14,328 | -85 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 14,413 | -106 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 14,519 | -69 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 14,588 | -79 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 14,667 | 393 | 2.75% |
| 2019 | 14,274 | 260 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 14,014 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 14,023 | 44 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 13,979 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 13,950 | 59 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 13,891 | -64 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 13,955 | -55 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 14,010 | -26 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 14,036 | -35 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 14,071 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,147 | 784 | 6.34% |
| 1990 | 12,363 | 2,873 | 30.27% |
| 1980 | 9,490 | 1,814 | 23.63% |
| 1970 | 7,676 | 474 | 6.58% |
| 1960 | 7,202 | 2,297 | 46.83% |
| 1950 | 4,905 | 1,081 | 28.27% |
| 1940 | 3,824 | 307 | 8.73% |
| 1930 | 3,517 | 413 | 13.31% |
| 1920 | 3,104 | -426 | -12.07% |
| 1910 | 3,530 | 780 | 28.36% |
| 1900 | 2,750 | 142 | 5.44% |
| 1890 | 2,608 | 502 | 23.84% |
| 1880 | 2,106 | 1,114 | 112.3% |
| 1870 | 992 | -12,913 | -92.87% |