Lakehead is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California. Lakehead sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet. Lakehead is located halfway between Seattle and Los Angeles. Its population is 469 as of the 2020 census, up from 461 from the 2010 census. Lakehead was established as a CDP for the 2010 census, replacing part of Lakehead-Lakeshore, California CDP.