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Tehama

California · 435 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Tehama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $177,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+1%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+9%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3543894254604951990201020202024Tehama
2024366
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,245
+101%since 2000
from $13,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing15.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(315)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(186)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(266)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(104)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other6.6%(29)
Diversity Score62.4%(271)
Diversity Score
62
+45%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tehama, California?

Tehama, California has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tehama, California?

The typical household in Tehama, California earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tehama, California expensive?

In Tehama, California, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Tehama, California?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tehama, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tehama, California?

About 13.7% of people in Tehama, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tehama, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tehama, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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