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Shasta

California · 1,387 residents · 10.929 sq mi
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Shasta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $395,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,387
+4%since 2023
from 1,330 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 122 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+8%since 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9581K1K2K2K201020202024Shasta
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(59)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(62)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(103)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(149)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(149)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.8%(219)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(226)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(170)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(154)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,933
+7%since 2023
from $54,243 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+2%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $392,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−2%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(38)
Asian2.6%(35)
Other6.2%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(43)
Asian4.5%(62)
Other6.8%(95)
Diversity Score
32
+21%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(29)
Asian origin
Chinese2%(28)
Filipino1.3%(18)
Laotian0.5%(7)
Hmong0.4%(6)
Japanese0.2%(3)
Ancestry
German26.8%(372)
English14.6%(203)
Irish12.5%(173)
Danish9%(125)
American5.6%(77)
French3.7%(52)
Italian3.7%(51)
Swedish3.6%(50)
Dutch2.5%(34)
Scottish1.6%(22)
Norwegian0.9%(13)
Portuguese0.9%(12)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.4%(5)
Polish0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
43.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(191)
Married50.3%(352)
Widowed0.3%(2)
Divorced22.1%(155)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(142)
Married50.5%(272)
Widowed3%(16)
Divorced20.2%(109)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shasta, California?

Shasta, California has about 1,387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shasta, California?

The typical household in Shasta, California earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shasta, California expensive?

In Shasta, California, the median home is worth about $395,500.

How educated are people in Shasta, California?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shasta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shasta, California?

About 8.7% of people in Shasta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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