Census-designated place · California
Happy Valley, California
Happy Valley, census-designated place, in Shasta County, California. Happy Valley had 4,949 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,944 (±1,132). GEOID 0632036.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,949
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 5,944 ±1,132
Median household income
$92,222
±$21,341 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$334,100
±$54,575 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,282
±$812 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Happy Valley and what county is it in?
Happy Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Shasta County, California. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 293 residents per square mile in 2020.
Happy Valley is in the Redding, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Happy Valley, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,949 residents in Happy Valley, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 5,944 (±1,132).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Happy Valley is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,944 ±1,132 | 181,436 | – |
| Households | 2,026 ±343 | 71,232 | – |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.25 | 2.50 | – |
| Housing units | 2,193 ±344 | 80,068 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Happy Valley?
The median resident of Happy Valley is 42.5 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.0%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±2.5 | 41.7 | – |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±4.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.1% ±4.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±4.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.0% ±7.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.1% ±8.3 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±6.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±7.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0% ±4.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±6.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±4.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±5.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±5.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0% ±5.8 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±4.2 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Happy Valley earn?
Half of Happy Valley's 2,026 households earn less than $92,222 a year (±$21,341), against $72,636 in Shasta County and $99,122 in California. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,222 ±$21,341 | $72,636 | – |
| Mean household income | $105,090 ±$18,652 | $98,245 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,366 ±$6,367 | $39,574 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% ±5.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3% ±14.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±10.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±3.7 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±4.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Happy Valley?
Owners occupy 87.3% of Happy Valley's occupied homes and renters 12.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $334,100 by its owner (±$54,575). The median renter pays $1,282 a month including utilities, and 80.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $334,100 ±$54,575 | $366,400 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,282 ±$812 | $1,317 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 80.3% ±21.1 pts | 43.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,945 ±$394 | $1,990 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.3% ±5.9 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.7% ±5.9 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,193 ±344 | 80,068 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±9.9 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.3% ±9.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±4.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±3.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±4.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Happy Valley work and get to work?
88.6% of Happy Valley's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Shasta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.2% ±7.3 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.3% ±9.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.6% ±7.4 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±5.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±4.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±1.7 | 19.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Happy Valley?
1 census tract lies mostly in Happy Valley, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 123.02Shasta County | 5,724 | $94,223 |
| Tract 123.03Shasta County | 3,923 | $97,941 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Happy Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Happy Valley compare with other places in California?
Happy Valley ranks 530th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 620th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 949th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 530th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 680th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 874th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 803rd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 529th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 831st | 988 |
| Median age | 401st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 135th | 1,064 |
| Travel time to work | 839th | 1,069 |
Happy Valley's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Happy Valley?
18 of the 57 figures for Happy Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Happy Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.