Glenn County, California

CA · FIPS 06021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 28,494 #1,522 / 3,222
53th
Median Household Income $67,139 -10.7% #1,421 / 3,222
56th
Median Age 36.2 years -6.9% #2,846 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $352,400 +25.0% #406 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,120 -3.7% #674 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 16.0% +26.6% #2,112 / 3,222
34th

Demographics

Glenn County has a population of 28,494, making it the #1,522 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

81.4%
Native Born
18.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Glenn County is $67,139, ranking #1,421 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.

Median Household Income
$67,139 −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,421 of 3,222
56th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,361 −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,361 of 3,222
27th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.0% +26.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,112 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.0% +51.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,947 of 3,222
9th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1% −55.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,802 of 3,222
13th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.7 min −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,005 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Glenn County is $352,400 (+25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,120/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.2%.

Median Home Value
$352,400 +25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #406 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,120 −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #674 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.2% −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,965 of 3,222
8th percentile
61.2% Homeownership

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Health

91.5% of residents in Glenn County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.

91.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.5% −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,827 of 3,222
43th percentile

About Glenn County, California

Glenn County, California has a total population of 28,494, making it the 1,522nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Glenn County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Glenn County is $67,139, which ranks #1,421 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.

The median home value in Glenn County is $352,400, 25.0% above the national median. Renters in Glenn County pay a median gross rent of $1,120 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Glenn County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.

Glenn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (45.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Glenn County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.