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Shasta Lake

California · 10,164 residents · 10.899 sq mi
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Shasta Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,164
+13%since 2000
from 9,008 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,895
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,275 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,770
+45%since 2000
from $13,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+42%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(7,629)
Black0.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(557)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(1,633)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(8,286)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(865)
Asian2.3%(230)
Other5.1%(521)
Diversity Score37.2%(3,778)
Diversity Score
37
+105%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shasta Lake, California?

Shasta Lake, California has about 10,164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shasta Lake, California?

The typical household in Shasta Lake, California earns about $43,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shasta Lake, California expensive?

In Shasta Lake, California, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Shasta Lake, California?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shasta Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shasta Lake, California?

About 16.4% of people in Shasta Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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