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Glenn County

California · 28,122 residents · 1,313.968 sq mi
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Glenn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,122
+6%since 2000
from 26,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+5%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Glenn County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,074
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,987
+42%since 2000
from $14,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,200
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+86%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(16,548)
Black0.4%(117)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(7,840)
Asian3.3%(863)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(15,799)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(15,717)
Black0.7%(192)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(10,539)
Asian2.4%(674)
Other3.9%(1,094)
Diversity Score68.5%(19,267)
Diversity Score
69
+15%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenn County, California?

Glenn County, California has about 28,122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenn County, California?

The typical household in Glenn County, California earns about $43,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenn County, California expensive?

In Glenn County, California, the median home is worth about $244,200, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Glenn County, California?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glenn County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenn County, California?

About 17.5% of people in Glenn County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenn County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenn County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,324 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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