Shasta County's 2026 population is estimated at 181,904, reflecting a 0.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shasta County is the 30th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 177,277 and has grown 2.61% since 2010.
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 142,288 adults, (39,009 of whom are seniors) in Shasta County.
Female: 92,148 (50.8%)
Male: 89,288 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Shasta County includes 78.24% White, 3.51% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,949 | 78.24% |
| Two or more races | 22,695 | 12.51% |
| Asian | 6,375 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 5,106 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 3,088 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,651 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 572 | 0.32% |
Shasta County 's average per capita income is $48,929. Household income levels show a median of $72,636. The poverty rate stands at 13.29%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,329 | $133,800 |
| Families | $93,190 | $117,738 |
| Households | $72,636 | $98,245 |
| Non Families | $41,573 | $59,569 |
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