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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Willows

California · 5,988 residents · 2.836 sq mi
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Willows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,740. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,988
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,111 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 31.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,740
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,466 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,644
−23%vs 2000
vs $12,523 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
51.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
48.2% rent
3.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61%(3,795)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,446)
Asian10%(619)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(4,018)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(612)
Asian11%(660)
Other9%(536)
Diversity Score56%(3,351)
56
−13%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Willows, California?

Willows, California has about 5,988 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Willows, California?

The typical household in Willows, California earns about $20,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willows, California expensive?

In Willows, California, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Willows, California?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willows, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willows, California?

About 22.2% of people in Willows, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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