Shasta Lake

City in Shasta County, California

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Shasta Lake is a city in Shasta County, California, with 10,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Gate, 4.1 miles NE.

About Shasta Lake

The city of Shasta Lake, known as Central Valley or CV prior to incorporation, is a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is the closest settlement to Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake reservoir, which are popular tourist destinations. Its population is 10,371 as of the 2020 census, up from 10,164 from the 2010 census.

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Living in Shasta Lake

Median household income
$67,401
Median home value
$294,400
Median rent
$1,298/mo
Median age
41.8
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Shasta Lake, CA population

Shasta Lake had 10,371 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,371
Density951 per sq mi (367 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shasta Lake at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyShasta County
TypeCity
Population10,371 (2020)
Land area10.90 sq mi (28.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Coordinates40.6766° N, 122.3809° W
ZIP code96019
Official websiteci.shasta-lake.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0671225

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shasta Lake

What county is Shasta Lake in?

Shasta Lake is in Shasta County, California.

What is the population of Shasta Lake, CA?

10,371 people lived in Shasta Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shasta Lake, CA?

The ZIP code of Shasta Lake is 96019.

What is the elevation of Shasta Lake?

807 feet (246 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shasta Lake?

Mountain Gate (4.1 mi), Keswick (6.3 mi), Bella Vista (6.7 mi), Redding (7.4 mi), Jones Valley (7.5 mi).

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