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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%.

2019 · 10K20102024
Shasta Lake city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,244

Population (2024)

10,145

Population (2010)

10,413

Peak (2019)

0.07%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,145
201110,101
201210,097
201310,108
201410,112
201510,094
201610,107
201710,165
201810,236
201910,413
202010,359
202110,376
202210,302
202310,256
202410,244

Race & Ethnicity

White80.8%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)8.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management25.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services17.0%
Construction11.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.5%
Public Administration6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.3%
Information4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
Retail Trade4.1%
Agriculture & Mining1.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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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.