Explore Redding local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Shasta County.
At a glance: Redding is an incorporated city in Shasta County. Population: 94,294 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 57,976 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Redding incorporated on October 4, 1887. Redding is a general-law city with a council-manager form of government. The Sacramento River Trail forms the center of Redding’s trail network. South City Park is Redding’s oldest park. Redding has five council members elected at large to staggered four-year terms. Redding uses a council-manager government in which the council appoints the city manager. Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at 777 Cypress Avenue.
Redding incorporated on October 4, 1887.
The Sacramento River Trail forms the center of Redding’s trail network. South City Park is Redding’s oldest park.
Redding has five council members elected at large to staggered four-year terms. Redding uses a council-manager government in which the council appoints the city manager. Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at 777 Cypress Avenue.
The Shasta County elections office publishes registration and election information; its page is linked in the official resources below.
57,976 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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