Shasta

Census-designated place in Shasta County, California

Aerial view of Shasta, California
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Shasta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 1,043 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keswick, 1.6 miles N.

About Shasta

Shasta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Shasta sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 m). Its population is 1,043 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,771 from the 2010 census.

Shasta State Historic Park located at Shasta is a ghost town and California State Historic Park.

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Median household income
$111,250
Median home value
$395,500
Median age
51
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Shasta, CA population

Shasta had 1,043 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,043
Density95 per sq mi (37 per km²)

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

Shasta at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyShasta County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,043 (2020)
Land area10.93 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates40.5920° N, 122.4779° W
ZIP code96001
Census code (GEOID)0671218

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

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Frequently asked questions about Shasta

What county is Shasta in?

Shasta is in Shasta County, California.

What is the population of Shasta, CA?

1,043 people lived in Shasta at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shasta, CA?

The ZIP code of Shasta is 96001.

What is the elevation of Shasta?

843 feet (257 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shasta?

Keswick (1.6 mi), Centerville (3.5 mi), Redding (6.0 mi), Igo (7.5 mi), Shasta Lake (7.7 mi).

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