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Colusa

California · 6,411 residents · 4.361 sq mi
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Colusa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,605. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,411
+19%since 2000
from 5,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Colusa
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(419)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(482)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(554)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(492)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(341)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(837)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.5%(801)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(686)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(807)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.9%(572)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(298)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(122)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,605
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,753
+82%since 2000
from $15,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−18%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Colusa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(2,854)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(2,253)
Asian1.4%(76)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(2,187)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(3,757)
Asian1.3%(82)
Other3.6%(228)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican51.3%(3,137)
Spaniard0.7%(41)
Puerto Rican0.6%(34)
Salvadoran0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Cambodian0.3%(18)
Filipino0.2%(14)
Chinese0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German10.3%(630)
Irish8.3%(507)
English5.9%(360)
Italian4.6%(280)
Portuguese3.1%(191)
American2.8%(172)
Swedish1.6%(97)
Dutch1.3%(79)
French1%(60)
Scottish1%(60)
Norwegian0.8%(49)
Danish0.7%(43)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.7%(41)
Swiss0.5%(33)
British0.5%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(30)
Austrian0.3%(20)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Polish0.2%(12)
Welsh0.2%(11)
Australian0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
Ukrainian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(772)
Married51.7%(1,294)
Widowed4.7%(118)
Divorced12.7%(319)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(710)
Married46.2%(1,165)
Widowed12%(303)
Divorced13.6%(344)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colusa, California?

Colusa, California has about 6,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colusa, California?

The typical household in Colusa, California earns about $54,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colusa, California expensive?

In Colusa, California, the median home is worth about $251,700, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Colusa, California?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colusa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colusa, California?

About 7.7% of people in Colusa, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colusa, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Colusa, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,477 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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