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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Willows

California · 6,220 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 $27,466. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,600. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,220
+4%since 1990
from 5,988 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,193 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
−1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Willows
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,466
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,740 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,523
+30%since 1990
from $9,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
45.4% rent
3.3
+9%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(612)
Asian11%(660)
Diversity Score56%(3,351)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61%(3,795)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,446)
Asian10%(619)
Diversity Score64.6%(4,018)
65
+15%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willows, California?

The typical household in Willows, California earns about $27,466 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Willows, California?

About 9.0% 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 24.6% of people in Willows, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willows, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Willows, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 232 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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