Shasta is a CDP located in Shasta County California. Shasta has a 2024 population of 1,310. Shasta is currently declining at a rate of -2.46% annually and its population has decreased by -20.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,639 in 2020.
The average household income in Shasta is $145,725 with a poverty rate of 10.94%. The median age in Shasta is 47.2 years: 41.6 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shasta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,203 | 87.43% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.54% |
| Other race | 27 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 496 | 2.77 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 267 | 2.86 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.68 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 75 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 24 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.51% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 13.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 25.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 11.57% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 209 | 20.15% |
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 | 960 | 934 | 356 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 13 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,087 | $0 | $33,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,109 | $0 | $70,156 |
| High School Graduate | $24,091 | $25,179 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,981 | $65,750 | $57,548 |
| Some College | $56,071 | $55,119 | $70,769 |
$57,981
Average Earnings
$65,750
Average Male
$57,548
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.08% of Shasta residents speak only English, while 2.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,203 | 128 | 10.64% |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 27 | 6 | 22.22% |
10.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shasta is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shasta is White, with 10.64% 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 10.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.86% |
| Some College | 8.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
| Female Employed | 2.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,500 | $117,126 |
| Households | $108,438 | $145,725 |
| Married Families | $111,172 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $87,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 15% |
| Black | 8 | 53.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
72.89%
Born in Shasta
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
97.09% of Shasta residents were born in the United States, with 72.89% having been born in California. 0.36% 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 | 1,310 | -33 | -2.46% |
| 2023 | 1,343 | -33 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,376 | -269 | -16.35% |
| 2021 | 1,645 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 1,639 | 66 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 1,573 | -231 | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 1,804 | 28 | 1.58% |
| 2017 | 1,776 | 39 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 1,737 | 68 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 1,669 | -145 | -7.99% |
| 2014 | 1,814 | -21 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 1,835 | -63 | -3.32% |
| 2012 | 1,898 | 322 | 20.43% |
| 2011 | 1,576 | -195 | -11.01% |
| 2010 | 1,771 | 0 | 0% |