Lassen County Summary

Life in Lassen County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lassen County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lassen County:

  • The population in Lassen County is 31,177.

  • The median home value in Lassen County is $229,376.

  • The median income in Lassen County is $64,395.

  • The median rent in Lassen County is $1,043.

  • The unemployment rate in Lassen County is 7.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lassen County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Lassen County is 64.2° and there are 25.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lassen County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lassen County

Susanville, CA Population 14,992

Janesville, CA Population 2,447

Johnstonville, CA Population 967

Westwood, CA Population 769

Patton Village, CA Population 732

Doyle, CA Population 708

Spaulding, CA Population 393

Herlong, CA Population 329

Bieber, CA Population 308

Clear Creek, CA Population 273

Litchfield, CA Population 88

Nubieber, CA Population 69

Milford, CA Population 0

Map Of Lassen County

Lassen County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Lassen County is 64.2°.

  • There are 78.55 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 25.6 inches of rain each year with 31.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:39 hours of sun each day in Lassen County.

StatLassen County
Mean High64.2
Nice Days78.55
Rainfall25.6
Snowfall31.7
Sunny Hours6:39
64.2°
Average High
25.6
Inches of Rain

Lassen County Photos

Downtown Susanville
Source: Wikipedia User ShakataGaNai | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Susanville
Source: Wikipedia User ShakataGaNai | CC BY-SA 3.0
Susanville Railroad Depot
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lassen County Demographics

Population over time in Lassen County

The current population in Lassen County is 31,177. The population has increased 6.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 32,949 7.7%
2022 30,600 -0.7%
2021 30,818 -

Gender in Lassen County

  • Lassen County is 37.9% female with 11,807 female residents.

  • Lassen County is 62.1% male with 19,369 male residents.

Female
37.9% (11,807)
Male
62.1% (19,369)
Gender Lassen County CA USA
Female 37.9% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 62.1% 50.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lassen County

Lassen County is:

  • 61.4% White with 19,131 White residents.

  • 7.5% African American with 2,330 African American residents.

  • 2.2% American Indian with 671 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 496 Asian residents.

  • 0.9% Hawaiian with 294 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 89 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,139 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.5% Hispanic with 7,027 Hispanic residents.

White
61.4% (19,131)
African American
7.5% (2,330)
American Indian
2.2% (671)
Asian
1.6% (496)
Hawaiian
0.9% (294)
Other
0.3% (89)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,139)
Hispanic
22.5% (7,027)

Table: Lassen County By Race

Race Lassen County CA USA
White 61.4% 34.6% 58.2%
African American 7.5% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 2.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 1.6% 15.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.7% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 22.5% 39.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Lassen County, California

  • 5.9% of households in Lassen County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Lassen County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Lassen County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lassen County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Lassen County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Lassen County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Lassen County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Lassen County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Lassen County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Lassen County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (1,854)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (908)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (2,694)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (2,326)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (4,449)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (5,147)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (4,435)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (5,464)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (2,112)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (1,782)
Income Lassen County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 5.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 13.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 11.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 11.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 19.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lassen County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Lassen County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lassen County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Lassen County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lassen County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lassen County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lassen County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lassen County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lassen County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lassen County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,494)
9-12th Grade
14% (4,364)
High School / GED
30% (9,353)
Some College
25% (7,794)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,117)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (3,117)
Master's Degree
2% (623)
Professional Degree
1% (311)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lassen County CA USA
< 9th Grade 7% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 20% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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