Lassen County's estimated 2026 population is 27,344 with a growth rate of -1.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lassen County is the 49th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 34,828 and has seen a growth of -21.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lassen County includes 68.86% White, 8.26% Black or African American, 3.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (68.86%)
Two or more races (14%)
Black or African American (8.26%)
Other race (3.49%)
Native American (2.71%)
Asian (1.74%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.94%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,468 | 68.86% |
| Two or more races | 4,364 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 2,576 | 8.26% |
| Other race | 1,088 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 844 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 543 | 1.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.94% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lassen County's average per capita income is $44,846. Household income levels show a median of $64,395. The poverty rate stands at 13.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,984 | - |
| Families | $78,028 | $92,612 |
| Households | $64,395 | $81,066 |
| Non Families | $37,339 | $54,312 |
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