Shasta County, California Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shasta County, California
Shasta County, California Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
181,436
Median Age
41.7
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
42.9
Shasta County, California Population Growth

Shasta County, California Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.6%%.
+2.6%% Growth
Shasta County, California Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shasta County, California Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.7 | 181,436 |
| 2023 | 41.7 | 181,554 |
| 2022 | 41.7 | 181,852 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 181,935 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 179,267 |
| 2019 | 41.5 | 179,212 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | 179,085 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 178,919 |
| 2016 | 42.3 | 179,228 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 178,942 |
| 2014 | 41.9 | 178,520 |
| 2013 | 42.1 | 177,966 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 177,693 |
| 2011 | 41.6 | 177,231 |
| 2010 | 41.3 | 176,906 |
Shasta County, California Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.3% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 21.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Shasta County, California
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shasta County, California
The median age in Shasta County, California is 41.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shasta County, California is 181,436.
In Shasta County, California, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shasta County, California has remained stable.