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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Lassen County

California · 32,730 residents · 4,541.369 sq mi
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Lassen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,971. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% 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 $207,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,730
−3%since 2000
from 33,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K34K36K1990201020202024Lassen County
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,971
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,928
+42%since 2000
from $14,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(19,534)
Black6.9%(2,244)
Hispanic / Latino23%(7,531)
Asian1.4%(472)
Other5.7%(1,881)
Diversity Score69.3%(22,667)
Segregation Score41.3%(13,514)
Diversity Score
69
+37%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
Female
34.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lassen County, California?

Lassen County, California has about 32,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lassen County, California earns about $56,971 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 $207,800, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Lassen County, California?

About 12.7% 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.

Has Lassen County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lassen County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,132 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 404Census Tract 403.02Census Tract 403.05Census Tract 406Census Tract 403.03Census Tract 405Census Tract 402Census Tract 403.04Census Tract 401
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 96130ZIP 96114ZIP 96137ZIP 96113ZIP 96056ZIP 96109ZIP 96128ZIP 96006ZIP 96009ZIP 96117ZIP 96121ZIP 96068ZIP 96123ZIP 96136ZIP 96132ZIP 96119
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