Population 65,167 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tehama County
Household size in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Tehama County sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Household size has crept up from 2.60 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Tehama County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in California overall, where the median age is 39.0. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Tehama County as they are nationally: 12.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tehama County
Renters in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Tehama County rent their homes (32.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in California overall (44.1%). About four in ten owners (40.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Tehama County is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in California overall (7.3%). Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Tehama County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $831 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $910 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,236 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tehama County pays $1,236 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $405 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tehama County
Bachelor's degrees in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tehama County: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Tehama County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in California overall (84.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tehama County
| Period | Tehama County | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Tehama County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in California as a whole (6.6%). Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tehama County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County | 2.65 | 41.3 | 12.4% | 32.9% | 10.6% | 1979 | $1,236 | 17.8% | 86.2% | 5.6% |
| Utah County | 3.51 | 27.3 | 7.3% | 31.7% | 5.2% | 2000 | $1,815 | 45.5% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Duchesne County | 2.92 | 33.8 | 8.4% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1988 | $1,088 | 18.4% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
| Rio Blanco County | 2.26 | 38.2 | 5.7% | 25.7% | 15.4% | 1976 | $860 | 23.3% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Grand County | 2.14 | 45.4 | 1.5% | 26.6% | 47.0% | 1990 | $1,340 | 44.1% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| Boulder County | 2.42 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 38.0% | 6.0% | 1985 | $2,195 | 64.2% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.72 | 38.6 | 13.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,077 | 19.3% | 85.7% | 5.1% |
| Washington County | 2.31 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 8.5% | 1962 | $915 | 24.8% | 89.7% | 3.1% |
| Yuma County | 2.51 | 39.0 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 1967 | $888 | 25.5% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| Dundy County | 2.18 | 47.2 | 4.9% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1951 | $669 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 0.3% |
| Hitchcock County | 2.29 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 21.3% | 27.1% | 1949 | $806 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Walker County, GA · Catoosa County, GA · Cherokee County, SC · Chippewa County, WI · Chisago County, MN · Clay County, MN · Coffee County, TN · Colbert County, AL · Union County, OH · Van Zandt County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tehama County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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