Redding, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Redding, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,099 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1395.6 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.16% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 33,738 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Redding grew by 14.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 85,099 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Redding is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.4% of residents. That is 2.3 points below California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 18,205 21.4% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,210 21.4% -2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,558 18.3% -1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 15,267 17.9% +2.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Redding and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% California 49.9%
- Men 48.6% California 50.1%
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Economy
Redding has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,412 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.96% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Redding is about 29% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $322,412 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,368 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Redding is about 19.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,368 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Redding spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.1 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,496 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,882 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,981 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Redding is 14 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Redding has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Redding has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Redding | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Redding, California.
How big is Redding, California by population?
About 85,099 people live in Redding, California, in 33,738 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Redding, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Redding, California has 1,396 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Redding, California?
The median home costs 4.6 times the median household income ($322,412 against $70,412), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,368 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Redding, California?
23.7% of adults in Redding, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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