Mount Shasta, California
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Mount Shasta is a city located in Siskiyou County, California. As of the 2000 Census the city had a total population of 3,621. The town is only about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark.
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History
The town was first named Sisson, California. The name was changed to Mount Shasta in 1924.
Geography
Image:CAMap-doton-Mount Shasta.pngMount Shasta is located at 41°18'52" North, 122°18'41" West (41.314542, -122.311510)Template:GR. It is located along Interstate 5 south of Weed and north of Dunsmuir, California.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,621 people, 1,669 households, and 926 families residing in the city. The population density was 373.8/km² (967.5/mi²). There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 185.6/km² (480.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.77% White, 1.52% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 2.13% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 5.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,669 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% are non-families. 38.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.14 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,500, and the median income for a family is $37,313. Males have a median income of $37,697 versus $18,708 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,629. 19.4% of the population and 14.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Notable Residents
- Former NFL defensive star Jason Sehorn is a 1989 graduate of Mount Shasta High School.
- TV and radio talent Mike Summers, now of KCVU-TV FOX 30 in Chico, was born in Mount Shasta.