Big Bend is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Big Bend has a 2024 population of 188. Big Bend is currently growing at a rate of 3.3% annually but its population has decreased by -3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 195 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Bend is $56,718 with a poverty rate of 32.48%. The median age in Big Bend is 49.5 years: 39.9 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 90.15% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 3.79% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 2 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45 | 2.78 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.33 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 13 | 5.92 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 8 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 21.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 11.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 22 | 23.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 31 | 32.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 71 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $9,844 | $0 | $9,531 |
| Some College | $8,750 | $0 | $9,531 |
$9,844
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$9,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Big Bend residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 29 | 30.21% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
32.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.45%
Male Poverty Rate
39.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Bend is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Bend is White, with 30.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 81.82% |
| Some College | 29.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $49,448 |
| Households | $28,958 | $56,718 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $54,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.5%
Male Marriage Rate
16.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.4%
Labor Force Participation
20.2%
Employment Rate
48.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.24%
Born in Big Bend
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.48% of Big Bend residents were born in the United States, with 74.24% having been born in California. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 188 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 182 | 6 | 3.41% |
| 2022 | 176 | 52 | 41.94% |
| 2021 | 124 | -71 | -36.41% |
| 2020 | 195 | 63 | 47.73% |
| 2019 | 132 | 36 | 37.5% |
| 2018 | 96 | -11 | -10.28% |
| 2017 | 107 | 22 | 25.88% |
| 2016 | 85 | -9 | -9.57% |
| 2015 | 94 | 7 | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 87 | -10 | -10.31% |
| 2013 | 97 | 19 | 24.36% |
| 2012 | 78 | -17 | -17.89% |
| 2011 | 95 | -7 | -6.86% |
| 2010 | 102 | 0 | 0% |