Lake Shastina, CA Demographics

A map of Lake Shastina's Population by Race

Lake Shastina, California has an estimated population of 3,001, a large increase from the 2,401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Shastina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Shastina has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Shastina, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Shastina is ranked the 793rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Shastina was ranked the 864th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Shastina's White Population

2,198 residents of Lake Shastina, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Shastina is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lake Shastina ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has decreased from 77.4% to 73.2%.

Lake Shastina is more White than neighboring Edgewood (0% White), and Weed (62.4% White). Lake Shastina is less White than neighboring Carrick (100% White), Gazelle (97.7% White), and Grenada (89.4% White).

Lake Shastina's Black Population

53 residents of Lake Shastina, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Shastina is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lake Shastina ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Black residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Lake Shastina is more Black than neighboring Carrick (0% Black), Edgewood (0% Black), and Gazelle (0% Black). Lake Shastina is less Black than neighboring Weed (3.3% Black), and Grenada (5.5% Black).

Lake Shastina's Asian Population

30 residents of Lake Shastina, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Shastina is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lake Shastina ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.9%. Asian residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.0%.

Lake Shastina is more Asian than neighboring Carrick (0% Asian), Edgewood (0% Asian), Gazelle (0% Asian), and Grenada (0% Asian). Lake Shastina is less Asian than neighboring Weed (7.6% Asian).

Lake Shastina's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Lake Shastina, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Shastina is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Shastina ranks 1233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has increased from 10.6% to 17.0%.

Lake Shastina is more Hispanic than neighboring Carrick (0% Hispanic), Edgewood (0% Hispanic), Gazelle (2.3% Hispanic), and Grenada (2.4% Hispanic). Lake Shastina is less Hispanic than neighboring Weed (17.7% Hispanic).

Lake Shastina's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Lake Shastina, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Shastina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Shastina ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Lake Shastina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrick (0% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), Gazelle (0% Native American/Other), and Grenada (0% Native American/Other). Lake Shastina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weed (3.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Shastina's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Lake Shastina, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Shastina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Shastina ranks 725th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Shastina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Shastina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Lake Shastina is more Multiracial than neighboring Carrick (0% Multiracial), Edgewood (0% Multiracial), Gazelle (0% Multiracial), and Grenada (2.8% Multiracial). Lake Shastina is less Multiracial than neighboring Weed (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.