Glenn County, California Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Glenn County, California has a population of 28,494, the 48th most populous county in California. The median household income is $67,139 and the median home value is $352,400. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

Glenn County Quick Facts

Population 28,494

Median Household Income $67,13990% MOE ±$5,144

Median Home Value $352,40090% MOE ±$16,119

Poverty Rate 16.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 36.2 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 61.2%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 28,494 48th of 58

Median Income $67,139 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment 8.0%

How Glenn County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,976	28,494	+1.9%
Median household income	$61,084	$67,139	No clear change (+9.9%)
Median home value¹	$287,001	$352,400	+22.8%
Median gross rent	$1,028	$1,120	No clear change (+9.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Glenn

$67,139

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glenn

$352,400

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.6%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.2%

Renter 38.8%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,120/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.8%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

21.7%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Glenn County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Orland	8,357	$64,945	16.9%	$342,200
Willows	6,190	$64,068	19.3%	$281,700
Hamilton City	2,267	$65,833	7.6%	$302,800
Artois	336	$152,719	0.0%	$196,500
Elk Creek	36	$85,313	0.0%	$184,400

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Population Overview

Glenn County is located in California with a total population of 28,494. It is the 48th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glenn County is 36.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glenn County is $67,139. This is 32% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $352,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glenn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 45.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

15.1% 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 59% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Glenn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Glenn County, California?

Glenn County has a population of 28,494, making it the 48th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Glenn County?

The median household income in Glenn County is $67,139 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.

How many cities are in Glenn County, California?

Glenn County contains 5 Census-designated places.