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Shasta Lake

California · 10,371 residents · 10.899 sq mi
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Shasta Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,257. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,100. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,371
+15%since 2000
from 9,008 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
952 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,257
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,483
+79%since 2000
from $13,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(7,887)
Black0.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(942)
Asian2.4%(251)
Other9.3%(963)
Diversity Score46.7%(4,843)
Diversity Score
47
+158%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shasta Lake, California?

Shasta Lake, California has about 10,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shasta Lake, California earns about $48,257 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 $204,100, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Shasta Lake, California?

About 14.4% 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 16.8% of people in Shasta Lake, 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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