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Cohasset, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California.
Population
573
Land area
25sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
0
Cohasset and its ZIP codes
Cohasset at a glance
- Cohasset is 91% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,674 a year, 20% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $500,000 (32% below California).
Housing and community stats
Cohasset, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,674
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$500,000
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
41.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Swedish Americans (146), Polish Americans (29), Russian Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Cohasset.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,505
78,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
How people get to work
Cohasset, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 41.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cohasset, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,384
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
66.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cohasset, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
Cities near Cohasset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest RanchCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 13.9 |
| MagaliaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 14 |
| Stirling CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.5 |
| ChicoCity | 12 mi | 34.4 |
| ParadiseTown | 12 mi | 18.3 |
| ConcowCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 27.4 |
| NordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Butte MeadowsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.3 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6 |
| Hamilton CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 81.7 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cohasset, CA in?
- Cohasset is in Butte County, California.
- What is the population of Cohasset, CA?
- About 573 people live in Cohasset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cohasset?
- Nearby places include Forest Ranch (3.6 mi), Magalia (8.8 mi), Stirling City (10 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (11 mi), Chico (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023