Shasta Lake, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Shasta Lake, California is 10,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 492nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $61,319, the median home value is $273,000, and the median age is 39.4.
The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (10,145 → 10,244).
10,334
Population
948
People / sq mi
$61,319
Median Income
$273,000
Median Home Value
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Shasta Lake covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 948 people per square mile.
About Shasta Lake, CA
Shasta Lake is defined demographically by education — 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Shasta Lake is a city in California with a population of 10,334.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $61,319, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $273,000, with typical rent around $1,264.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.8%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Shasta Lake city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Shasta Lake city had a population of 10,145 in 2010 and 10,244 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,413 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.
10,244
Population (2024)
10,145
Population (2010)
10,413
Peak (2019)
0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,145 |
| 2011 | 10,101 |
| 2012 | 10,097 |
| 2013 | 10,108 |
| 2014 | 10,112 |
| 2015 | 10,094 |
| 2016 | 10,107 |
| 2017 | 10,165 |
| 2018 | 10,236 |
| 2019 | 10,413 |
| 2020 | 10,359 |
| 2021 | 10,376 |
| 2022 | 10,302 |
| 2023 | 10,256 |
| 2024 | 10,244 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,319
Median Household Income
$29,281
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$273,000
Median Home Value
$1,264
Median Rent
62.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.8%
High School+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
80.2%
Public Transit
3.8%
Work From Home
19.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.6%
Foreign Born
93.8%
Non-English at Home
5.7%
Veterans
22.2%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
91.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.0% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.5% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shasta Lake, California has a population of 10,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 492nd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Shasta Lake, California is $61,319, with 9.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Shasta Lake, California is $273,000, with median monthly rent at $1,264 and a homeownership rate of 62.3%.
The median age in Shasta Lake, California is 39.4 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (10,145 → 10,244).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.