Redding, CA Demographics

A map of Redding's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	67,965	68,751	72.8%	73.4%
Hispanic	12,846	10,490	13.8%	11.2%
Multiracial	6,228	6,540	6.7%	7.0%
Asian	3,531	4,086	3.8%	4.4%
Native American/Other	1,763	2,445	1.9%	2.6%
Black	1,076	1,299	1.2%	1.4%

Redding, California has an estimated population of 93,409, a less than 1% change from the 93,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redding, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redding is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Redding, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redding is ranked the 82nd 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). Redding was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redding's White Population

67,965 residents of Redding, or 72.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redding is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Redding ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Redding's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.8%.

Redding is more White than neighboring Happy Valley (59.1% White). Redding is less White than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (78.5% White), Keswick (98.3% White), Shasta Lake (76.6% White), and Shasta (85.6% White).

Redding's Black Population

1,076 residents of Redding, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redding is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Redding ranks 585th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Redding's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Redding is more Black than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (0.9% Black), Keswick (0% Black), Shasta Lake (0.3% Black), Shasta (0% Black), and Happy Valley (0% Black).

Redding's Asian Population

3,531 residents of Redding, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redding is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Redding ranks 519th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Asian residents' share of Redding's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%.

Redding is more Asian than neighboring Keswick (0.8% Asian). Redding is less Asian than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (5.1% Asian), Shasta Lake (4.8% Asian), Shasta (4.5% Asian), and Happy Valley (9.7% Asian).

Redding's Hispanic Population

12,846 residents of Redding, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redding is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Redding ranks 1202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Redding's population has increased from 11.2% to 13.8%.

Redding is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (4.8% Hispanic), Keswick (0% Hispanic), Shasta Lake (8.2% Hispanic), and Shasta (3.1% Hispanic). Redding is less Hispanic than neighboring Happy Valley (17% Hispanic).

Redding's Native American/Other Population

1,763 residents of Redding, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redding is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Redding ranks 288th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redding's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Redding is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (0.9% Native American/Other), Keswick (0.8% Native American/Other), and Shasta Lake (1.2% Native American/Other). Redding is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shasta (2.5% Native American/Other), and Happy Valley (2.2% Native American/Other).

Redding's Multiracial Population

6,228 residents of Redding, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redding is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Redding ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redding's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Redding's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Redding is more Multiracial than neighboring Keswick (0% Multiracial), and Shasta (4.4% Multiracial). Redding is less Multiracial than neighboring Centerville CDP (Shasta County) (9.9% Multiracial), Shasta Lake (9% Multiracial), and Happy Valley (12.1% 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.