Glenn County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,917. The county seat is Willows. It is located in the Sacramento Valley, in the northern part of the California Central Valley. The reservation of the Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians is located in Glenn County.
History
Glenn County split from Colusa County in 1891. It was named for Dr. Hugh J. Glenn, who purchased in the northeast end of Rancho Jacinto in 1867. He became the largest wheat farmer in the state during his lifetime and a man of great prominence in political and commercial life in California.
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties Colusa County - south Lake County - southwest Mendocino County - west Tehama County - north Butte County - east
National protected areas Mendocino National Forest (part) Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (part) Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Demographics
2020 census As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 28,917. The median age was 37.5 years, with 25.8% of residents under the age of 18 and 17.2% aged 65 years or older. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.7 males age 18 and over.
The racial makeup of the county was 54.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 3.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 25.1% from some other race, and 13.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 43.4% of the population.
58.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 41.2% lived in rural areas.
There were 10,177 households in the county, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 10,895 housing units, of which 6.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 61.5% were owner-occupied and 38.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%.
Racial and ethnic composition +Glenn County, California – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 1980Pop 1990Pop 2000Pop 2010 Pop 2020% 1980% 1990% 2000% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)18,14918,46116,54815,71713,89785.01%74.45%62.56%55.89%48.06%Black or African American alone (NH)541311171921400.25%0.53%0.44%0.68%0.48%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)3534474394775311.65%1.80%1.66%1.70%1.84%Asian alone (NH)1557738636746260.73%3.12%3.26%2.40%2.16%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)x included in the Asian category in the 1980 Censusx included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census2222390.08%0.08%0.08%0.08%0.13%Other race alone (NH)1072855391440.50%0.11%0.21%0.14%0.50%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)x not an option in the 1980 Censusx not an option in the 1990 Census569462999xx2.15%1.64%3.45%Hispanic or Latino (any race)2,5324,9587,84010,53912,54111.86%19.99%29.64%37.48%43.37%Total21,35024,79826,45328,12228,917 100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%
2010 census The 2010 United States census reported that Glenn County had a population of 28,122. The racial makeup of Glenn County was 19,990 (71.1%) White, 231 (0.8%) African American, 619 (2.2%) Native American, 722 (2.6%) Asian, 24 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 5,522 (19.6%) from other races, and 1,014 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10,539 persons (37.5%).
Population reported at 2010 United States census The County TotalPopulation White AfricanAmerican NativeAmerican Asian PacificIslander otherraces two ormore races Hispanicor Latino(of any race) Glenn County28,12219,990231619722245,5221,01410,539 Incorporatedcities TotalPopulation White AfricanAmerican NativeAmerican Asian PacificIslander otherraces two ormore races Hispanicor Latino(of any race)Orland7,2914,8283712220811,8332623,269Willows6,1664,30478138312111,0992242,020 Census-designatedplaces TotalPopulation White AfricanAmerican NativeAmerican Asian PacificIslander otherraces two ormore races Hispanicor Latino(of any race)Artois2952450830251454Elk Creek1631440710838Hamilton City1,7598341823150804651,489 Otherunincorporated areas TotalPopulation White AfricanAmerican NativeAmerican Asian PacificIslander otherraces two ormore races Hispanicor Latino(of any race)All others not CDPs (combined)12,4489,63598321183121,7534463,699
2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 26,453 people, 9,172 households, and 6,732 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 9,982 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 71.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2.1% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 18.2% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. 29.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 10.8% were of German, 9.4% American, 6.2% English and 5.9% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 69.5% spoke English, 27.0% Spanish and 2.1% Hmong as their first language. There were 9,172 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males. The median income for a household in the county was $32,107, and the median income for a family was $37,023. Males had a median income of $29,480 versus $21,766 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,069. About 12.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Voter registration
Population and registered voters Total populationU.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B02001. U.S. Census website . Retrieved October 26, 2013. 28,027 Registered votersCalifornia Secretary of State. February 10, 2013 - Report of Registration . Retrieved October 31, 2013.Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow. 12,266 43.8% Democratic 3,761 30.7% Republican 5,534 45.1% -1,773 -14.4% American Independent 461 3.8% Green 41 0.3% Libertarian 74 0.6% Peace and Freedom 45 0.4% Americans Elect 0 0.0% Other 31 0.3% No party preference 2,319 18.9%
Cities by population and voter registration
Cities by population and voter registration City Population Registered voters Democratic Republican D–R spread Other No party preference Orland 7,214 40.6% 33.5% 40.3% -6.8% 8.2% 21.3% Willows 6,190 40.4% 32.0% 41.4% -9.4% 10.6% 20.4%
Overview Glenn is a strongly Republican county in Presidential and congressional elections. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county was Lyndon Johnson in 1964.
Glenn County is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by . In the State Assembly, Glenn County is in . In the State Senate, the county is in .
Crime
The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense.
Population and crime rates Population 28,027 Violent crimeOffice of the Attorney General, Department of Justice, State of California. Table 11: Crimes – 2009 . Retrieved November 14, 2013. 54 1.93 Homicide 0 0.00 Forcible rape 2 0.07 Robbery 10 0.36 Aggravated assault 42 1.50 Property crime 313 11.17 Burglary 177 6.32 Larceny-theftOnly larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes. 340 12.13 Motor vehicle theft 49 1.75 Arson 0 0.00
Cities by population and crime rates
Cities by population and crime rates City PopulationUnited States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime in the United States, 2012, Table 8 (California) . Retrieved November 14, 2013. Violent crimes Violent crime rateper 1,000 persons Property crimes Property crime rateper 1,000 persons Orland 7,361 27 3.67 210 28.53 Willows 6,223 26 4.18 234 37.60
Transportation
Major highways Interstate 5 State Route 32 State Route 45 State Route 162
Public transportation Glenn Ride runs buses from Willows to Hamilton City, and on into Chico (Butte County). The nearest Amtrak station is in Chico.
Airports Willows-Glenn County Airport and Haigh Field are both general aviation airports.
Railroads California Northern Railroad shortline serves Willows. The main line runs north to Tehama and south to Davis, where the railroad interchanges with the Union Pacific Railroad. Prior to the line being leased to the California Northern, the route was operated by Southern Pacific and was known as the West Side Line. The railroad first reached Willows on December 28, 1879, from Davis. In 1882 the extension from Willows to Tehama was completed. In 1884 the West Side and Mendocino Railroad constructed a line east from Willows to Fruto.
Communities
Cities Orland Willows (county seat)
Census-designated places Artois Elk Creek Hamilton City
Other communities Butte City Chrome Fruto Meadowood Estates, a former unincorporated community
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Glenn County.
† county seat
RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census) 1Orland City 7,291 2† Willows City 6,166 3Hamilton City CDP 1,759 4Artois CDP 295 5Grindstone Rancheria AIAN 164 6Elk Creek CDP 163
Education K-12 school districts include: - Text list
Hamilton Unified School District (some areas PK-12, some areas grades 9-12 only) Orland Joint Unified School District (some areas PK-12, some areas grades 9-12 only) Princeton Joint Unified School District Stony Creek Joint Unified School District Willows Unified School District
Elementary school districts include:
Capay Joint Union Elementary School District Lake Elementary School District Plaza Elementary School District
See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Glenn County, California Orland Buttes Thomas D. Harp, mentions formation of the county
Notes
References
External links
Glenn County Resource Guide Hiking trails in Glenn County