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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Tehama County

California · 65,829 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 $48,895. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% 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 $231,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,829
+17%since 2000
from 56,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K53K58K63K67K1990201020202024Tehama County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,895
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,206 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,012
+84%since 2000
from $15,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+52%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(41,340)
Black0.6%(391)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(17,938)
Asian1.5%(985)
Other4.7%(3,077)
Diversity Score62.2%(40,930)
Segregation Score27.2%(17,878)
Diversity Score
62
+67%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tehama County, California?

Tehama County, California has about 65,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tehama County, California earns about $48,895 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 $231,500, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Tehama County, California?

About 17.4% 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 18.8% of people in Tehama County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tehama County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tehama County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,204 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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14 ZIP codes
ZIP 96080ZIP 96022ZIP 96021ZIP 96055ZIP 96035ZIP 96059ZIP 96078ZIP 96090ZIP 96092ZIP 96074ZIP 96075ZIP 96063ZIP 96029ZIP 96061
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