COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Lassen County

California · 27,598 residents · 4,541.369 sq mi

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Lassen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,764. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 6,230 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,598

−18%vs 2000

vs 33,828 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

6 / sq mi

−18%vs 2000

vs 7 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.9

−8%vs 2000

vs 34.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,764

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,310 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,626

−14%vs 2000

vs $14,749 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.3%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$69,300

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $105,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$412

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $561 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

69.4%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 68.3% in 2000

30.6% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−11%vs 2000

vs 2.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic70.6%(23,893)

Black8.8%(2,976)

Hispanic / Latino13.8%(4,681)

Asian0.7%(244)

Other0%

Diversity Score50.6%(17,115)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88%(24,291)

Black6.1%(1,697)

Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,884)

Asian0.9%(262)

Other4.9%(1,348)

Diversity Score43.9%(12,104)

Diversity Score

−13%vs 2000

vs 51 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.7%

+1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.8%

−6.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.1 min

+50%vs 2000

vs 14.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lassen County, California?

Lassen County, California has about 27,598 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lassen County, California?

The typical household in Lassen County, California earns about $26,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lassen County, California expensive?

In Lassen County, California, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Lassen County, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lassen County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lassen County, California?

About 13.3% of people in Lassen County, 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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