Glenn County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Glenn County is located in California with a total population of 28,623. It is the 48th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glenn County is 35.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glenn County is $70,487. This is 27% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $338,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glenn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.