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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Tehama County

California · 49,625 residents · 2,949.137 sq mi
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Tehama County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,436. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,625
−11%vs 2000
vs 56,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K53K58K63K67K1990201020202024Tehama County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,436
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,206 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,990
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,793 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $486 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(43,972)
Black0.5%(279)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(8,871)
Asian0.8%(423)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(20,879)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(45,503)
Black0.7%(350)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(5,023)
Asian0.9%(456)
Other6.7%(3,316)
Diversity Score36.8%(18,265)
Diversity Score
37
−1%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 15.4 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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Compare Tehama County to nearby counties

TEHAMA COUNTY VS
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Income$67,139+199%
Home value$352,400+412%
Population28,141−56%
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TEHAMA COUNTY VS
Shasta County
Income$72,636+224%
Home value$366,400+433%
Population181,648+181%
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TEHAMA COUNTY VS
Butte County
Income$67,928+203%
Home value$424,700+517%
Population209,211+224%
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TEHAMA COUNTY VS
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Income$53,002+136%
Home value$325,800+374%
Population15,720−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tehama County, California?

Tehama County, California has about 49,625 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Tehama County, California earns about $22,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tehama County, California expensive?

In Tehama County, California, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Tehama County, California?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tehama County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tehama County, California?

About 15.3% of people in Tehama County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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14 ZIP codes
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