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Burney, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California.
Population
2,668
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
497
ZIP codes
0
Burney and its ZIP codes
Burney at a glance
- Burney is 97% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,969, 33% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,100 (68% below California) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for Burney, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burney, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,969
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$234,100
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (394), German Americans (356), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Burney.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,218
71,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $8,235 per person
How people get to work
Burney, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burney, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
551
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burney, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Burney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| CasselCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Hat CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 50 |
| Montgomery CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Fall River MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Round MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| McArthurCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Old StationCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Oak RunCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| WhitmoreCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| Little ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| ShingletownCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 24.5 |
| NubieberCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burney, CA in?
- Burney is in Shasta County, California.
- What is the population of Burney, CA?
- About 2,668 people live in Burney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burney?
- Nearby places include Johnson Park (3.2 mi), Cassel (6.9 mi), Hat Creek (12 mi), Montgomery Creek (14 mi), Fall River Mills (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023