Mount Shasta, CA

City

Demographics of Mount Shasta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.6%

Households with Children

22.7%

School Enrollment K-12

489

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 33.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.3%
High School / GED: 16.8%
Some College or Associate's: 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.0%
Single Parents: 13.7%
Couples & Adults: 29.5%
Living Alone: 47.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 52.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 41.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.1%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 11.5%
High School (9-12): 3.3%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 79.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mount Shasta

Shasta Springs / Shasta Retreat

Pondosa / Ash Creek Junction

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources