Cassel, California

Cassel
census-designated place
Location of Cassel in Shasta County, California.
Location of Cassel in Shasta County, California.
Cassel is located in California
Cassel
Cassel
Position in California.
Coordinates: 40°55′14″N 121°33′05″W / 40.92056°N 121.55139°W / 40.92056; -121.55139
Country United States
State California
CountyShasta
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2)
 • Land2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2)
 • Water0.073 sq mi (0.19 km2)  3.56%
Elevation
[2]
3,176 ft (968 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
207
 • Density102.2/sq mi (39.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
96016
Area code530
GNIS feature ID2611427
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cassel, California

Cassel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States.[2] Cassel sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet (968 m).[2] Its population is 207 as of the 2020 census, remaining the same from the 2010 census. The ZIP Code is 96016. The community is served by area code 530.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 96.44% is land and 3.56% is water.

Climate

This region experiences hot and dry summers, with highs over 90 °F (32 °C) in July and August. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cassel has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[3]

Climate data for Cassel, California, 40°55′14″N 121°33′05″W / 40.9206°N 121.5514°W / 40.9206; -121.5514, 3,196 feet (974 m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 46.8
(8.2)		 51.0
(10.6)		 56.6
(13.7)		 62.6
(17.0)		 72.0
(22.2)		 81.6
(27.6)		 90.9
(32.7)		 89.9
(32.2)		 83.7
(28.7)		 70.5
(21.4)		 54.5
(12.5)		 45.3
(7.4)		 67.1
(19.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 35.8
(2.1)		 38.8
(3.8)		 43.2
(6.2)		 47.9
(8.8)		 55.8
(13.2)		 63.4
(17.4)		 70.6
(21.4)		 68.9
(20.5)		 62.9
(17.2)		 52.4
(11.3)		 41.4
(5.2)		 34.9
(1.6)		 51.3
(10.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24.8
(−4.0)		 26.5
(−3.1)		 29.8
(−1.2)		 33.2
(0.7)		 39.6
(4.2)		 45.2
(7.3)		 50.3
(10.2)		 47.9
(8.8)		 42.1
(5.6)		 34.3
(1.3)		 28.4
(−2.0)		 24.4
(−4.2)		 35.5
(2.0)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.69
(68)		 2.77
(70)		 2.37
(60)		 1.78
(45)		 1.56
(40)		 0.61
(15)		 0.16
(4.1)		 0.16
(4.1)		 0.42
(11)		 1.11
(28)		 1.96
(50)		 3.09
(78)		 18.68
(473.2)
Source: PRISM[4] (spatially interpolated, 1991-2020 normals)

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010207—
20202070.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1870[6][7] 1880-1890[8]
1900[9] 1910[10] 1920[11]
1930[12] 1940[13] 1950[14]
1960[15] 1970[16] 1980[17]
1990[18] 2000[19] 2010[20]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Cassel had a population of 207. The population density was 102.2 inhabitants per square mile (39.5/km2). For every 100 females there were 132.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 140.0 males age 18 and over.[21][22]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[23]

The median age was 57.9 years. The age distribution was 27 people (13.0%) under the age of 18, 12 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 32 people (15.5%) aged 25 to 44, 59 people (28.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 77 people (37.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. There were 118 males and 89 females.[21]

There were 100 households in Cassel, of which 11.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.0% were married-couple households, 7.0% were cohabiting couple households, 19.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07.[21] There were 66 families (66.0% of all households).[24]

There were 146 housing units at an average density of 72.1 units per square mile (27.8 units/km2), of which 100 (68.5%) were occupied and 31.5% were vacant. Of the occupied units, 93 (93.0%) were owner-occupied and 7 (7.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 22.2%.[21]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[22]
RaceNumberPercent
White18187.4%
Black or African American00.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native10.5%
Asian21.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander21.0%
Some other race62.9%
Two or more races157.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)146.8%

Politics

In the state legislature Cassel is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[25] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[26] Federally, Cassel is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican James Gallagher.[27]

Points of Interest

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes east of Cassel.

Just north of the town is the site of Packway Materials, who have repurposed broken construction equipment into sculpture.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cassel, California
  3. ↑ Climate Summary for Cassel, California
  4. ↑ "Time Series Values for Individual Locations". PRISM Climate Group. Retrieved October 20, 2024. Enter coordinates, click "Zoom", select "Monthly normals" and "800m" resolution. Click "Retrieve time series", then "Download time series"
  5. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  22. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  23. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Cassel CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  26. ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  27. ↑ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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