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County in California, United States

County in California, United States
Glenn County, California
County
County of Glenn
Images, from top down, left to right: A view from Interstate 5 in Glenn County, a scene in Willows, Gianella Bridge
Official seal of Glenn County, CaliforniaSeal
Interactive map of Glenn County
Location in the state of CaliforniaLocation in the state of California
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionSacramento Valley
Incorporated1891
Named forHugh J. Glenn
County seatWillows
Largest cityOrland
Government
 • TypeCouncil–CAO
 • ChairGrant Carmon
 • Vice ChairJim Yoder
 • Board of Supervisors Supervisors
  • Grant Carmon
  • Monica Rossman
  • Tom Arnold
  • Jim Yoder
  • Vacant
 • County Administrative OfficerScott De Moss
Area
 • Total1,327 sq mi (3,440 km)
 • Land1,314 sq mi (3,400 km)
 • Water13 sq mi (30 km)
Highest elevation7,451 ft (2,271 m)
Population
 • Total28,917
 • Estimate 28,129 Decrease
GDP
 • Total$1.249 billion (2022)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Area code530
FIPS code06-021
GNIS feature ID277275
Congressional district1st
WebsiteGlenn County, California

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 Grindstone Rancheria, 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 8,000 acres (32.4 km) 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.

Sheriffs

  • Peter Herman Clark (Mar 1, 1891- November 7, 1894)
  • William H. Sale (Nov 7, 1894- November 7, 1900)
  • Jack A. Bailey (Nov 7, 1900- November 7, 1918)
  • Newt Collins (Nov 7, 1918- November 7, 1922)
  • Roy D. Heard (Nov 7, 1922- November 7, 1934)
  • Lawrence Atherton Braden (Nov 7, 1934- November 7, 1940)
  • Roy D. Heard (Nov 7, 1940- November 7, 1946)
  • Hal Singleton (Nov 7, 1946- December 27, 1951)- Killed in Car Crash
  • Ben Karanig (Dec 27, 1951- November 7, 1980)
  • Roger Roberts (Nov 7, 1980- November 7, 1982)
  • Richard "Rick" Weaver (Nov 7, 1982- November 7, 1984)
  • Louis K. Donnelley (Nov 7, 1984- November 7, 1998)
  • Robert "Bob" Shadley (Nov 7, 1998- March 15, 2005) - Resigned
  • Larry Jones (Mar 15, 2005- November 7, 2014)
  • Richard L. Warren Jr. (Nov 7, 2014- )

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,327 square miles (3,440 km), of which 1,314 square miles (3,400 km) is land and 13 square miles (34 km) (1.0%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19005,150—
19107,17239.3%
192011,85365.3%
193010,935−7.7%
194012,19511.5%
195015,44826.7%
196017,24511.6%
197017,5211.6%
198021,35021.9%
199024,79816.1%
200026,4536.7%
201028,1226.3%
202028,9172.8%
2023 (est.)28,129−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790–1960 1900–1990
1990–2000 2010 2020

2020 census

Glenn County, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
  White alone (NH) 16,548 15,717 13,897 62.56% 55.89% 48.06%
  Black or African American alone (NH) 117 192 140 0.44% 0.68% 0.48%
  Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 439 477 531 1.66% 1.70% 1.84%
Asian alone (NH) 863 674 626 3.26% 2.40% 2.16%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 22 22 39 0.08% 0.08% 0.13%
Other Race alone (NH) 55 39 144 0.21% 0.14% 0.50%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 569 462 999 2.15% 1.64% 3.45%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7,840 10,539 12,541 29.64% 37.48% 43.37%
Total 26,453 28,122 28,917 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2011

Population, race, and income
Total population 28,027
  White 21,943 78.3%
  Black or African American 261 0.9%
  American Indian or Alaska Native 768 2.7%
  Asian 645 2.3%
  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 9 0.0%
  Some other race 3,460 12.3%
  Two or more races 941 3.4%
 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 10,270 36.6%
Per capita income $21,254
Median household income $43,239
Median family income $51,067

Places by population, race, and income

Places by population and race
Place Type Population White Other
 Asian Black or African
American 		Native American
 Hispanic or Latino
(of any race)
Artois CDP 189 87.8% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.2%
Elk Creek CDP 89 93.3% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4%
Hamilton City CDP 1,992 66.1% 32.4% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 91.1%
Orland City 7,214 79.6% 18.0% 1.1% 0.1% 1.2% 43.2%
Willows City 6,190 76.5% 12.7% 4.8% 2.2% 3.8% 27.4%
Places by population and income
Place Type Population Per capita income Median household income Median family income
Artois CDP 189 $27,344 $70,288 $70,288
Elk Creek CDP 89 $19,307 $28,333 $56,250
Hamilton City CDP 1,992 $11,825 $29,458 $30,669
Orland City 7,214 $17,372 $45,186 $51,577
Willows City 6,190 $20,484 $43,493 $50,694

2010

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 Total
Population		 White African
American		 Native
American		 Asian Pacific
Islander		 other
races		 two or
more races		 Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Glenn County 28,122 19,990 231 619 722 24 5,522 1,014 10,539
Incorporated
cities		 Total
Population		 White African
American		 Native
American		 Asian Pacific
Islander		 other
races		 two or
more races		 Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Orland 7,291 4,828 37 122 208 1 1,833 262 3,269
Willows 6,166 4,304 78 138 312 11 1,099 224 2,020
Census-designated
places		 Total
Population		 White African
American		 Native
American		 Asian Pacific
Islander		 other
races		 two or
more races		 Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
Artois 295 245 0 8 3 0 25 14 54
Elk Creek 163 144 0 7 1 0 8 3 8
Hamilton City 1,759 834 18 23 15 0 804 65 1,489
Other
unincorporated areas		 Total
Population		 White African
American		 Native
American		 Asian Pacific
Islander		 other
races		 two or
more races		 Hispanic
or Latino
(of any race)
All others not CDPs (combined) 12,448 9,635 98 321 183 12 1,753 446 3,699

2000

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 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km). There were 9,982 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km). 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 population 28,027
  Registered voters 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.

United States presidential election results for Glenn County, California
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,904 66.12% 3,260 31.22% 278 2.66%
2020 7,063 62.52% 3,995 35.36% 239 2.12%
2016 5,788 61.12% 3,065 32.37% 617 6.52%
2012 5,632 60.97% 3,301 35.73% 305 3.30%
2008 5,910 59.82% 3,734 37.80% 235 2.38%
2004 6,308 66.72% 2,995 31.68% 151 1.60%
2000 5,795 66.53% 2,498 28.68% 418 4.80%
1996 5,041 56.86% 2,841 32.04% 984 11.10%
1992 3,812 43.24% 2,666 30.24% 2,338 26.52%
1988 4,944 62.06% 2,894 36.33% 128 1.61%
1984 6,020 69.74% 2,488 28.82% 124 1.44%
1980 5,386 64.80% 2,227 26.79% 699 8.41%
1976 4,094 52.67% 3,501 45.04% 178 2.29%
1972 4,569 59.01% 2,681 34.62% 493 6.37%
1968 3,848 53.91% 2,466 34.55% 824 11.54%
1964 3,351 45.97% 3,937 54.01% 2 0.03%
1960 3,911 53.17% 3,410 46.36% 35 0.48%
1956 3,463 51.96% 3,192 47.89% 10 0.15%
1952 4,454 64.45% 2,422 35.05% 35 0.51%
1948 2,819 50.99% 2,578 46.64% 131 2.37%
1944 2,409 49.32% 2,452 50.20% 23 0.47%
1940 2,473 43.92% 3,095 54.96% 63 1.12%
1936 1,620 32.50% 3,288 65.97% 76 1.52%
1932 1,432 31.34% 2,973 65.07% 164 3.59%
1928 2,466 65.03% 1,297 34.20% 29 0.76%
1924 1,444 44.84% 367 11.40% 1,409 43.76%
1920 1,916 64.19% 902 30.22% 167 5.59%
1916 1,342 40.23% 1,797 53.87% 197 5.91%
1912 11 0.45% 1,325 54.41% 1,099 45.13%
1908 618 44.72% 711 51.45% 53 3.84%
1904 765 50.03% 725 47.42% 39 2.55%
1900 494 39.49% 737 58.91% 20 1.60%
1896 479 36.54% 825 62.93% 7 0.53%
1892 528 33.78% 808 51.70% 227 14.52%

Glenn County is split between California's 1st and 3rd congressional districts, represented by Doug LaMalfa (R–Oroville) and Kevin Kiley (R–Rocklin), respectively.

In the State Assembly, Glenn County is in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher. In the State Senate, the county is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil.

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 crime 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-theft 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 Population Violent crimes Violent crime rate
per 1,000 persons 		Property crimes Property crime rate
per 1,000 persons
Orland 7,361 27 3.67 210 28.53
Willows 6,223 26 4.18 234 37.60

Transportation

Major highways

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

Census-designated places

Other communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Glenn County.

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 Orland City 7,291
2 † Willows City 6,166
3 Hamilton City CDP 1,759
4 Artois CDP 295
5 Grindstone Rancheria AIAN 164
6 Elk Creek CDP 163

See also

Notes

  1. Other = Some other race + Two or more races
  2. Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native
  3. ^ Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.

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