Glenn County, California
Located in California, Glenn County has a population of 28,494 residents and a median age of 36.2 years, making it the #1,522 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.0%. The median home value is $352,400, and the median household income is $67,139, which is 11% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Glenn County, 15.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 55.1% below the national average, ranking #2,802 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Glenn County is 75.4 years. 23.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.6% of adults in Glenn County smoke , 34.1% are obese , and 21.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 41.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Glenn County is 8.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.1% of children in Glenn County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Glenn County is 64.7%. The mean commute time is 24.7 min, which is 10.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Glenn County voted Republican with a margin of 34.9%. The vote was 31.2% Dem / 66.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.8 toward Republicans .
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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.