Population
Shasta County is currently home to 177,223 people, with a projected population of 211,827 by 2020. This projection is supported by the fact that population increase bas been steady for the last twenty years, with an annual average increase of 1 percent. Between 1990 and 2010, population grew 20 percent in the county. This steady increase is due to a greater number of births than deaths in the area and a fairly steady growth in employment opportunities.
Educational Attainment
Residents in Shasta County are better educated than the statewide average, with 10.2% more residents having at least some college education. In addition Shasta County was above the statewide average in residents holding high school diplomas as well as associate’s degrees
Source: US Census Bureau
With an above average education and below average wages Shasta County is bursting with employment opportunity for any company looking to relocate to Shasta County.
Household Income
The median household income for 2010 in Shasta County is $15.52 per hour or $32,294 annually, which is substantially lower than many other areas in the Western U.S. By locating in Shasta County businesses can decrease labor costs while paying an above average wage to attract the best employees Shasta County has to offer.
Median Age
Shasta County has a median age of 40.8 years, providing a reliable and experienced labor pool, as well as a stable consumer market. Projections for the next ten years indicate the highest increase for those between 30-39.
Source: California Dept. of Finance
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