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Shasta County

State:
California
County Seat:
Redding

Shasta County's estimated 2025 population is 179,224 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shasta County is the 31st largest county in California. The 2010 population was 177,277 and has seen a growth of 1.1% since that time.

179,224
Total Population
47
Population Density (miĀ²)
31
Population Rank (State)
-571 -0.32%
Annual Population Growth

Shasta County Population

Shasta County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Shasta County includes 80.18% White, 3.41% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White145,56680.18%
Two or more races19,79710.9%
Asian6,1883.41%
Other race4,8202.65%
Native American3,1331.73%
Black or African American1,6140.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4360.24%

Shasta County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Shasta County's average per capita income is $46,864. Household income levels show a median of $71,931. The poverty rate stands at 12.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$104,648$131,244
Families$91,000$114,939
Households$71,931$96,355
Non Families$41,475$58,829

$46,864

Average Income

$71,931

Median Household Income

12.98%

Poverty Rate