French Gulch is a CDP located in Shasta County California. French Gulch has a 2024 population of 272. French Gulch is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually and its population has decreased by -38.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 441 in 2020.
The average household income in French Gulch is $59,739 with a poverty rate of 8.13%. The median age in French Gulch is 55.2 years: 49.6 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of French Gulch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 82.33% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 10.25% |
| Asian | 15 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107 | 2.64 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 67 | 2.84 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 19 | 0 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 16 | 3.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3.8 | 80 | 20 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 4.98% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 14.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 6.33% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 29.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 78 | 35.29% |
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 | 187 | 172 | 41 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11 | 3 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Islander | 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 other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $22,969 | $0 | $23,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $45,694 | $24,519 |
| Some College | $56,071 | $70,000 | $51,250 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$45,694
Average Male
$24,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.71% of French Gulch residents speak only English, while 10.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 23 | 9.87% |
8.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.37%
Male Poverty Rate
10.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in French Gulch is White, with 9.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in French Gulch is White, with 9.87% 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 28.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.53% |
| High School | 6.06% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $66,332 |
| Households | $41,563 | $59,739 |
| Married Families | $47,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,125 | $18,063 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
67.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
27
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 14.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
69.61%
Born in French Gulch
94.7%
Native Born
5.3%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
94.7% of French Gulch residents were born in the United States, with 69.61% having been born in California. 3.89% 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 | 272 | -6 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 278 | -5 | -1.77% |
| 2022 | 283 | -104 | -26.87% |
| 2021 | 387 | -54 | -12.24% |
| 2020 | 441 | 8 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 433 | -8 | -1.81% |
| 2018 | 441 | -33 | -6.96% |
| 2017 | 474 | -18 | -3.66% |
| 2016 | 492 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 494 | 53 | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 441 | 49 | 12.5% |
| 2013 | 392 | 94 | 31.54% |
| 2012 | 298 | 76 | 34.23% |
| 2011 | 222 | -124 | -35.84% |
| 2010 | 346 | 0 | 0% |