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 $53,751 with a poverty rate of 34.9%. The median age in Big Bend is 36.5 years: 34.9 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 89.77% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 4.55% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49 | 3.45 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.27 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 16 | 7.44 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Married | 7 | 2.43 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
75.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 10.91% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 18.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.82% |
| High School Graduate | 31 | 28.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 31 | 28.18% |
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 | 91 | 80 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Some College | $9,643 | $0 | $10,000 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$10,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.86% of Big Bend residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 38 | 31.4% |
| Multiple | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Native | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
34.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.35%
Male Poverty Rate
43.59%
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 31.4% 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 30.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 83.87% |
| Some College | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $47,487 |
| Households | - | $53,751 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $49,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
13.5%
Male Marriage Rate
12.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
14
Number of Veterans
14
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 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 11.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
19.1%
Employment Rate
53.2%
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
72.16%
Born in Big Bend
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.86% of Big Bend residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in California. 1.14% 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% |