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 31,873.

  • The median home value in Lassen County is $229,939.

  • The median income in Lassen County is $59,515.

  • The median rent in Lassen County is $1,038.

  • The unemployment rate in Lassen County is 7.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Lassen County is 15.2%.

  • 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 15,737

Janesville, CA Population 2,641

Herlong, CA Population 1,280

Westwood, CA Population 1,116

Johnstonville, CA Population 1,090

Doyle, CA Population 998

Patton Village, CA Population 792

Clear Creek, CA Population 307

Spaulding, CA Population 233

Bieber, CA Population 151

Litchfield, CA Population 134

Nubieber, CA Population 42

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 31,873. The population has increased 6.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,949 7.7%
2021 30,600 -0.7%
2020 30,818 -

Gender in Lassen County

  • Lassen County is 36.9% female with 11,745 female residents.

  • Lassen County is 63.1% male with 20,127 male residents.

Female
36.9% (11,745)
Male
63.1% (20,127)
Gender Lassen County CA USA
Female 36.9% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 63.1% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lassen County

Lassen County is:

  • 63.0% White with 20,076 White residents.

  • 7.9% African American with 2,516 African American residents.

  • 1.9% American Indian with 592 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 531 Asian residents.

  • 0.9% Hawaiian with 302 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 160 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,179 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.4% Hispanic with 6,517 Hispanic residents.

White
63.0% (20,076)
African American
7.9% (2,516)
American Indian
1.9% (592)
Asian
1.7% (531)
Hawaiian
0.9% (302)
Other
0.5% (160)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,179)
Hispanic
20.4% (6,517)

Table: Lassen County By Race

Race Lassen County CA USA
White 63.0% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 7.9% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 20.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Lassen County, California

  • 5.8% of households in Lassen County earn Less than $10,000.

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

  • 8.4% of households in Lassen County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Lassen County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Lassen County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Lassen County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Lassen County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Lassen County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Lassen County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Lassen County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (1,835)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (921)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (2,667)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.6% (3,364)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (4,663)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (5,710)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (3,653)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (5,478)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (2,064)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (1,514)
Income Lassen County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.6% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 17.9% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Lassen County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 32.0% of adults in Lassen County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lassen County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lassen County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% 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
6% (1,912)
9-12th Grade
14% (4,462)
High School / GED
32% (10,199)
Some College
27% (8,605)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,868)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,868)
Master's Degree
2% (637)
Professional Degree
1% (318)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lassen County CA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 20% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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