Shasta County Public RecordsCalifornia

As of 2023, Shasta County, CA, has an estimated population of around 181,000. The median age is about 43 years, with 21% under 18 and 21% aged 65 or older. Gender distribution is roughly balanced, with 50.3% female and 49.7% male. Racially, the population is 80% White, 2.1% Asian, 1.5% Black, 2.9% Native American, and 10% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county has modest diversity with a majority White population.

Shasta County, CA has approximately 112,000 registered voters as of 2024. Voter registration is split roughly 49% Republican, 25% Democrat, and 21% No Party Preference. The county administers federal, state, and local elections, with recent turnout around 70% in general elections. There are about 30 polling locations, though recent administrative changes have increased reliance on vote-by-mail. Issues include election integrity and hand-counting ballots, after the Board of Supervisors voted in 2023 to end use of electronic machines. The Elections Department oversees administration amid ongoing partisan debate.

Shasta County, CA, has 27 public high schools and over 100 total K-12 schools, with a high school graduation rate of approximately 86%. Around 22% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county offers adult education through Shasta Adult School and Shasta College, which serves over 8,800 students. Average school safety ranks at 6/10, and educational programs include STEM, college prep, and career technical education. Test scores are slightly below the California average, with a 45% proficiency in reading and 35% in math.

As of 2023, Shasta County, CA had an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Major employment sectors include Health Care & Social Assistance (20.4%), Retail Trade (13.7%), and Educational Services (8.3%). The largest occupation types are Office & Administrative Support (13%) and Sales (10.6%). About 82% of workers commute alone by car, and the average commute time is 20.2 minutes. Most employment is local, with Redding being the primary job center; over 80% of residents work within the county.

Shasta County, CA, has a homeownership rate of about 65%, with median home values around $340,000 in 2024. Median rent is approximately $1,400 monthly. The market has seen steady appreciation, with values rising ~5% year-over-year. Housing types include single-family homes, apartments, and rural properties. Key neighborhoods in Redding include Hilltop, Lake California, and River Park Highlands. Property tax rates average 1.1% of assessed value. Renters make up 35% of households, and vacancy rates hover near 5%, reflecting moderate demand.

Shasta County, CA, reported a crime rate of 36.16 per 1,000 residents in 2023, higher than the national average. Violent crimes, including aggravated assault and robbery, accounted for 4.3 per 1,000, while property crimes like burglary and theft were 31.9 per 1,000. Crime statistics are regularly compiled by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office and are accessible through public crime reporting platforms. Despite ongoing community safety initiatives, Shasta County’s rate remains above the California state average, signaling a continued focus on crime prevention and public awareness.