Shasta County Communities & Workforce
Shasta
Countywide statistics
We're 182.5k & growing
Shasta County population
U.S. Census Bureau
Updated: Every 10 Years
With 42.7% of residents
Aged 25+ hold an Associate’s Degree or some college experience
The American Community Survey
Updated: Annually
And 80,655 Dwellings
Reported within the county
U.S. Census Bureau
Updated: Every 10 Years
Population Growth
Education Level
| Education Level | Shasta County Population % | California Population % | United States Population % |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Grad | 26.4% | 20.7% | 27.9% |
| Some College | 29.2% | 19.7% | 14.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.2% | 7.9% | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.3% | 22.1% | 23.5% |
| Graduate Degree & Higher | 8.1% | 14.0% | 14.4% |
| Education Level | Shasta Co. Pop % | California Pop % | U.S. Pop % |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Grad | 26.4% | 20.7% | 27.9% |
| Some College | 29.2% | 19.7% | 14.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.2% | 7.9% | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.3% | 22.1% | 23.5% |
| Graduate Degree & Higher | 8.1% | 14.0% | 14.4% |
Age Distribution
Income Distribution
Household Size
Our Communities
Population: 93,760
Labor Force: 45,099
Bachelor’s Degree: 17.91%
Household Income: $68,278
Population: 11,295
Labor Force: 4,861
Bachelor’s Degree: 11.55%
Household Income: $48,209
Population: 10,414
Labor Force: 4,525
Bachelor’s Degree: 11.62%
Household Income: $58,657
Population: 6,249
Labor Force: 3,147
Bachelor’s Degree: 13.98%
Household Income: $84,284
Population: 3,016
Labor Force: 1,147
Bachelor’s Degree: 7.82%
Household Income: $60,911
Population: 2,911
Labor Force: 1,284
Bachelor’s Degree: 33.11%
Household Income: $124,734
Population: 2,437
Labor Force: 954
Bachelor’s Degree: 15.22%
Household Income: $68,570
Population: 729
Labor Force: 320
Bachelor’s Degree: 19.65%
Household Income: $92,036
Population: 614
Labor Force: 270
Bachelor’s Degree: 12.06%
Household Income: $67,686
Population: 380
Labor Force: 158
Bachelor’s Degree: 12.93%
Household Income: $63,749
Population: 332
Labor Force: 146
Bachelor’s Degree: 12.15%
Household Income: $67,686
Population: 176
Labor Force: 62
Bachelor’s Degree: 10.22%
Household Income: $60,317
Population: 160
Labor Force: 61
Bachelor’s Degree: 10.40%
Household Income: $61,973
Population: 79
Labor Force: 27
Bachelor’s Degree: 9.84%
Household Income: $59,999
Post Secondary Institutions
Our key industries have shaped this region’s economic landscape. Whether you’re looking to expand your business or start something new you’ll find opportunities to grow and thrive here. The industries below contribute significantly to our local economy by providing good-paying jobs and support for the overall health and well-being of our community.
Shasta College
Simpson University
California State University, Chico
The Trade School – Shasta Builders’ Exchange
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry
Bethel School of Technology
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Institute of Technology – Redding
American Career Training
Shasta School of Cosmetology
National Holistic Institute – Redding Massage School
IASCO Flight Training
❉ Economic Indicator
82% of Shasta County residents commute less than 30 minutes to work
❉ Economic Indicator
82% of Shasta County residents commute less than 30 minutes to work
“I’m reminded every day going to and from my office how fortunate I am to live and work in the north state. I’ve been with Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc. (SDS) since 1998; during those 25 years, SDS has had three different office locations and my longest commute was 10 minutes!”
“I’m reminded every day going to and from my office how fortunate I am to live and work in the north state. I’ve been with Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc. (SDS) since 1998; during those 25 years, SDS has had three different office locations and my longest commute was 10 minutes!”
TIM MACLEAN, ASLA, PRESIDENT OF SHARRAH DUNLAP SAWYER, INC.
Available properties and shovel ready sites
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