Tehama County, California

Tehama County (/təˈheɪmə/ tə-HAY-mə) is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,463.[2] The county seat and largest city is Red Bluff.[4]

Tehama County, California
County
County of Tehama
Images, from top down, left to right: Black Rock in the Ishi Wilderness, State Theatre in Red Bluff, Park Headquarters in Lassen Volcanic National Park, front of the William B. Ide Adobe
Seal
Location in the U.S. state of California
California's location in the United States
Country United States
State California
RegionShasta Cascade
Incorporated1856
County seatRed Bluff
Largest cityRed Bluff
Area
 • Total2,962 sq mi (7,670 km2)
 • Land2,950 sq mi (7,600 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)
Highest elevation9,239 ft (2,816 m)
Population
 • Total63,463
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
65,084
 • Density21/sq mi (8.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Websitewww.co.tehama.ca.us

Tehama County comprises the Red Bluff, California micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Redding-Red Bluff, California combined statistical area. The county is bisected by the Sacramento River.

History

Tehama County was formed from parts of Butte, Colusa, and Shasta Counties in 1856.

The county is named for the City of Tehama. The origin of the name is not known. Suggested possible roots are the Spanish language word tejamanil (shingle), or "high water" in the dialect of local Native Americans.

The first permanent non-indigenous settlers in the area that is now Tehama County were Robert Hasty Thomes, Albert Gallatin Toomes, William George Chard, and Job Francis Dye. The four men were each given land grants by the government of Mexico in 1844. Thomes received Rancho Saucos, Toomes received Rancho Rio de los Molinos, Chard received Rancho Las Flores, and Dye received Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos. Later in the same year Josiah Belden received Rancho Barranca Colorado.[5]

Famous early figures include Kit Carson, who took part in a fight that gave name to Bloody Island and Battle Creek, Jedediah Smith, John C. Fremont, and William B. Ide, the first and only president of the California Republic.

The history of Tehama County includes the January 1886 relocation of Red Bluff's Chinese population, followed by the August 1886 torching of Red Bluff's Chinatown by alleged arsonists.[6] The January 29th, 1886 edition of The Daily Alta detailed 'The Anti-Coolie Move' and confirms that a secret anti-Chinese meeting was convened in the town of Tehama, and an organization established to relocate the estimated 2,000 Chinese in and around Vina. Secret daily anti-Chinese caucuses in Red Bluff were also held.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,962 square miles (7,670 km2), of which 2,950 square miles (7,600 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (0.4%) is water.[8] Watercourses in Tehama County include Dye Creek and Payne's Creek. The county is intersected by Sacramento River.[9] A small part of Lassen Volcanic National Park extends into the northeast corner of the county. The highest point of the county[10] is Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 feet[11]).

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Transportation

Major highways

Public transportation

Tehama Rural Area Express (TRAX) operates local service in Red Bluff and service to Los Molinos and Corning. Greyhound buses stop in Red Bluff.

Airports

Red Bluff Municipal Airport and Corning Municipal Airport are two general aviation airports.

Crime

The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense.

Cities by population and crime rates

Demographics

2011

Places by population, race, and income

2010

The 2010 United States Census reported that Tehama County had a population of 63,463. The racial makeup of Tehama County was 51,721 (81.5%) White, 406 (0.6%) African American, 1,644 (2.6%) Native American, 656 (1.0%) Asian, 76 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,258 (9.9%) from other races, and 2,702 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13,906 persons (21.9%).[22]

2000
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18604,044—
18703,587−11.3%
18809,301159.3%
18909,9166.6%
190010,99610.9%
191011,4013.7%
192012,88213.0%
193013,8667.6%
194014,3163.2%
195019,27634.6%
196025,30531.3%
197029,51716.6%
198038,88831.7%
199049,62527.6%
200056,03912.9%
201063,46313.2%
2019 (est.)65,084[3]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[23]
1790-1960[24] 1900-1990[25]
1990-2000[26] 2010-2015[2]

As of the census[27] of 2000, there were 56,039 people, 21,013 households, and 14,898 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km2). There were 23,547 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.3% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 15.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 14.4% were of German, 11.0% English, 9.6% Irish and 9.5% American ancestry according to the 2000 United States Census. 86.0% spoke English and 13.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 21,013 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,206, and the median income for a family was $37,277. Males had a median income of $30,872 versus $22,864 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,793. About 13.0% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Voter registration statistics

Cities by population and voter registration

Overview

Tehama is a strongly Republican county in Presidential and congressional elections. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county was Jimmy Carter in 1976. Bill Clinton won a plurality in 1992.

Presidential elections results
Tehama County vote
by party in presidential elections[29]
Year REP DEM Others
2020 66.62% 19,141 31.02% 8,911 2.36% 679
2016 64.81% 15,494 28.48% 6,809 6.71% 1,605
2012 61.95% 14,235 34.53% 7,934 3.52% 808
2008 60.44% 14,843 36.42% 8,945 3.14% 772
2004 66.42% 15,572 32.01% 7,504 1.57% 368
2000 63.63% 13,270 31.20% 6,507 5.16% 1,077
1996 50.34% 10,292 35.66% 7,290 13.99% 2,861
1992 35.36% 7,419 35.79% 7,508 28.85% 6,052
1988 56.52% 9,854 41.37% 7,213 2.11% 367
1984 62.78% 11,586 35.37% 6,527 1.85% 342
1980 59.13% 9,140 31.26% 4,832 9.61% 1,485
1976 44.81% 6,110 51.27% 6,990 3.92% 535
1972 48.73% 6,054 41.65% 5,175 9.62% 1,195
1968 47.26% 5,198 41.50% 4,565 11.24% 1,236
1964 39.50% 4,529 60.42% 6,928 0.09% 10
1960 49.96% 5,522 49.61% 5,483 0.43% 47
1956 53.82% 4,866 45.82% 4,143 0.36% 33
1952 64.31% 5,742 34.83% 3,110 0.86% 77
1948 51.27% 3,348 44.72% 2,920 4.02% 262
1944 47.79% 2,903 51.53% 3,130 0.68% 41
1940 43.95% 2,913 54.59% 3,618 1.46% 97
1936 38.46% 2,376 59.68% 3,687 1.86% 115
1932 34.20% 2,001 60.40% 3,534 5.40% 316
1928 65.58% 3,393 31.89% 1,650 2.53% 131
1924 45.97% 1,943 11.50% 486 42.54% 1,798
1920 61.81% 2,462 27.09% 1,079 11.10% 442
1916 36.32% 1,739 52.92% 2,534 10.76% 515
1912 0.38% 13 47.16% 1,595 52.45% 1,774
1908 47.46% 1,064 39.88% 894 12.67% 284
1904 56.32% 1,234 32.86% 720 10.82% 237
1900 50.35% 1,210 47.36% 1,138 2.29% 55
1896 45.39% 969 53.16% 1,135 1.45% 31
1892 43.39% 969 46.80% 1,045 9.80% 219

In the United States House of Representatives, Tehama County is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[30]

In the California State Legislature, the county is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen,[31] and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.

On November 4, 2008, Tehama County voted 72.7% for Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages.[32]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Tehama County.[33]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Red Bluff City 14,076
2 Corning City 7,663
3 Lake California CDP 3,054
4 Los Molinos CDP 2,037
5 Rancho Tehama Reserve CDP 1,485
6 Gerber CDP 1,060
7 Bend CDP 619
8 Tehama City 418
9 Manton CDP 347
10 Richfield CDP 306
11 Proberta CDP 267
12 Vina CDP 237
13 Las Flores CDP 187
14 Mineral CDP 123
15 Paskenta CDP 112
16 Flournoy CDP 101
17 Paynes Creek CDP 57

See also

Notes
  1. Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes.
  2. Other = Some other race + Two or more races
  3. Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native
  4. Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.

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