Mount Shasta is a city located in Siskiyou County California. Mount Shasta has a 2024 population of 3,165. Mount Shasta is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,219 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Shasta is $69,848 with a poverty rate of 18.46%. The median age in Mount Shasta is 57.2 years: 59.5 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Shasta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,737 | 84.61% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 7.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 163 | 5.04% |
| Other race | 56 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,811 | 1.78 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 926 | 1.14 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Married | 645 | 2.15 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Female | 196 | 3.13 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 44 | 3.7 | 0 | 100 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
47.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 17.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 590 | 23.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 249 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 13.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 812 | 31.88% |
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 | 2,287 | 2,194 | 730 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 131 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 96 | 36 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,903 | $107,065 | $29,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,935 | $0 | $26,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,500 | $67,544 | $23,036 |
| Some College | $28,527 | $66,685 | $16,821 |
$30,500
Average Earnings
$67,544
Average Male
$23,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.89% of Mount Shasta residents speak only English, while 11.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,702 | 398 | 14.73% |
| Islander | 163 | 163 | 100% |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Black | 20 | 5 | 25% |
18.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.15%
Male Poverty Rate
18.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Shasta is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Shasta is White, with 14.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.47% |
| Some College | 20.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.87% |
| High School | 5.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,131 | $73,134 |
| Households | $47,279 | $69,848 |
| Married Families | $58,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,466 | $64,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 140 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 10.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
60.34%
Born in Mount Shasta
87.85%
Native Born
12.15%
Foreign Born
3%
Non Citizen
9.15%
Naturalized
87.85% of Mount Shasta residents were born in the United States, with 60.34% having been born in California. 3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,098 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,112 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,125 | -13 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 3,138 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 3,152 | -13 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,165 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 3,179 | -28 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 3,207 | -25 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 3,232 | 13 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 3,219 | -44 | -1.35% |
| 2019 | 3,263 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,264 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 3,269 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 3,255 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 3,252 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,253 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 3,262 | -46 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 3,308 | -46 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 3,354 | -37 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 3,391 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,621 | 161 | 4.65% |
| 1990 | 3,460 | 623 | 21.96% |
| 1980 | 2,837 | 581 | 25.75% |
| 1970 | 2,256 | 320 | 16.53% |
| 1960 | 1,936 | 27 | 1.41% |
| 1950 | 1,909 | 291 | 17.99% |
| 1940 | 1,618 | 609 | 60.36% |
| 1930 | 1,009 | 467 | 86.16% |
| 1920 | 542 | -2,556 | -82.5% |