Tehama County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Tehama County, CA, had a population of approximately 65,829. The racial composition was about 77.2% White, 1.3% African American, 3.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 12.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino residents made up 26.0% of the population. The median household income was around $45,712, with 19.6% of residents living in poverty. The county spans 2,962 square miles, with Red Bluff being the county seat.

As of the latest data, Tehama County, CA has a median home value of approximately $270,000. The median rent is around $1,000 per month. About 60% of residents are homeowners, while 40% rent. The housing market has experienced a modest annual appreciation rate of roughly 4-5%. The average household size is 2.6 members, and there are about 25,000 housing units in the county. The vacancy rate stands at approximately 8%.

For Tehama County, CA, elections, voters participate in federal, state, and local elections. The County is overseen by a Board of Supervisors consisting of five members, each representing one of five districts. Key positions include County Supervisor, Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk/Recorder, and Treasurer/Tax Collector.

In the 2022 elections:

• County Supervisor candidates included Bob Williams, Candy Carlson, and Matt Hansen.
• The Sheriff's race featured incumbents like Dave Hencratt.
• Turnout in recent elections has varied around 60-70%.

Tehama County elections align with California’s primary and general election dates (e.g., the first Tuesday in June for primaries and the first Tuesday in November for the general election). Registered voter numbers fluctuate, but as of recent records, there were approximately 34,000 registered voters in the county. For the most current information, visit the Tehama County Elections Department website.

Tehama County, CA has educational attainment levels that typically fall below both state and national averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data:

• Approximately 80.5% of Tehama County residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, compared to 83.9% for the U.S. and 84.7% for California.
• Around 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly lower than the national average of 32.6% and the California state average of 34.7%.

Tehama County's higher education rates are notably behind, indicating a lower level of educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Factors contributing to this might include local economic conditions, availability of educational resources, and historical educational trends.

Tehama County, CA, had an estimated labor force of approximately 26,700 people in 2021. The unemployment rate was around 7.8%, slightly higher than the national average of about 6.3% and the California state average of 8.3% for the same period.

Top industries in Tehama County include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, which employs a significant portion of the workforce due to the region's rural nature. Other major industries are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services.

In comparison to national trends, Tehama County has a higher concentration of employment in agriculture and related fields. The health care and social assistance sector aligns closely with both state and national employment patterns, reflecting similar priorities in labor distribution. Retail trade also remains a consistent employment sector, both locally and on broader scales.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Tehama County, CA, stands at approximately $46,250. This figure is significantly lower compared to the national median household income, which is around $68,700. Meanwhile, the median household income for California as a whole is roughly $80,440.

In summary, Tehama County's median household income is roughly 32.7% lower than the national average and approximately 42.5% lower than the state average.

As of the most recent data, Tehama County, CA has a mixed crime profile. The overall crime rate is 39.55 per 1,000 residents, higher than the national average. The violent crime rate is 5.08 per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate stands at 34.47 per 1,000 residents. Below is a table summarizing specific types of crimes:

These values offer an overview of criminal activities in Tehama County for community awareness and preventive measures.