Colusa County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Colusa County, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Colusa County, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Colusa County, California. The estimated population of Colusa County, California is 21,780 people, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look at the total population in Colusa County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,780
+1.34%
+1.40%
2020
21,491
+0.17%
-
2019
21,454
 -0.05% -
2018
21,464
 -0.07% -
2017
21,479
 - -

Population of Colusa County, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
34%
36.3%
 -6.34%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.9%
 +44.44%
Native
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Hispanic
60.5%
58.4%
 +3.60%
Asian
0.7%
1.5%
 -53.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.5%
 +80.00%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Colusa County, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 +0.56% 34.9 +1.16% 36.6 +0.55%
2020 35.4 +0.28% 34.5 +0.58% 36.4 +0.28%
2019 35.3 +0.57% 34.3 +1.18% 36.3 +0.55%
2018 35.1 +1.15% 33.9 +0.59% 36.1 +0.84%
2017 34.7 - 33.7 - 35.8 -

The median age of Colusa County, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,852 -3.64% 1,502 -4.9% 1,778 1,425
10 to 19 1,582 -0.05% 1,637 +7.46% 1,579 1,753
20 to 29 1,600 -7.61% 1,240 +4.58% 1,479 1,297
30 to 39 1,402 0.09% 1,416 -8.44% 1,402 1,299
40 to 49 1,275 +4.13% 1,113 +16.53% 1,325 1,307
50 to 59 1,390 -6.83% 1,443 -10.09% 1,294 1,298
60 to 69 1,147 +13.37% 1,021 +16.2% 1,299 1,190
70+ 909 +8.96% 950 +12.52% 986 1,069

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Colusa County, California is $61,861.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Colusa County.

  • Under 25
    $54,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,603.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,338.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,841.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Colusa County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Colusa County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Colusa County, California is currently $80,856.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.76% of households in Colusa County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Colusa County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Colusa County is $28,063.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Colusa County by the total population of Colusa County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Colusa County, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Colusa County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Colusa County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Colusa County over the age of 16 is 16,512.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Colusa County is 57.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,267 27.10% 0.90%
20 to 24 years 1,303 81.40% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 1,473 74.30% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,396 79.70% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 2,749 80.00% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 2,444 81.10% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 1,336 68.50% 8.00%
60 to 64 years 1,373 55.90% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 1,837 31.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,334 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Colusa County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,433 58.30% 3.70%
Black or African American 350 37.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 207 73.40% 0.70%
Asian 158 41.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 31 100.00% 0.00%
Other 2,064 75.10% 17.20%
Two or more races 2,269 66.00% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 9,254 68.50% 7.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,289 50.70% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Colusa County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Colusa County is 9,538, with median earnings of $35,157.00.

Women in Colusa County, California earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,538 $35,157.00
Male 5,402 $41,638.00
Female 4,136 $26,502.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 987 $59,955.00
Business and Financial 358 $52,656.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $188,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $102,054.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $26,500.00
Community and Social Service 121 $47,569.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 449 $44,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $47,589.00
Healthcare Practitioners 190 $37,717.00
Healthcare Support 369 $16,275.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $53,780.00
Law Enforcement 196 $69,590.00
Food Preparation and Serving 508 $16,715.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 286 $31,750.00
Personal Care and Service 207 $24,044.00
Sales 583 $25,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 871 $29,148.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,337 $30,370.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $39,113.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 511 $62,660.00
Production 779 $32,775.00
Transportation and Material Moving 546 $46,508.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 655 $72,574.00 332 $41,250.00
Business and Financial 99 $75,924.00 259 $43,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $188,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $102,054.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 52 $39,821.00 69 $47,708.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 424 $43,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $49,643.00 23 $16,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 174 $37,935.00
Healthcare Support 85 $9,440.00 284 $17,245.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $54,018.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $68,433.00 104 $113,143.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $15,993.00 336 $17,617.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $40,774.00 163 $25,188.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $61,563.00 181 $22,351.00
Sales 190 $22,176.00 393 $26,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 250 $61,579.00 621 $26,769.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 987 $35,255.00 350 $15,682.00
Construction and Extraction 330 $38,468.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 493 $60,179.00 18 $0.00
Production 586 $33,214.00 193 $31,838.00
Transportation and Material Moving 530 $46,825.00 16 $14,500.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,303 households in Colusa County, with an average household size of 2.95 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,960 families in Colusa County with an average family size of 3.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,817 364 779 2,343
Average Household Size 3.84 3.27 3.93 1.14
Total Families 3,817 364 779 0
Average Household Size 3.83 2.82 3.65 0

Poverty

Of the 4,960 families in Colusa County, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Colusa County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,085 housing units in Colusa County, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,303 90.33%
Vacant 782 9.67%

30.87% of the total 8,085 housing units in Colusa County are rental units. This is approximately 2,496 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,497 are occupied by the owner - or 55.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Colusa County is $974.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Colusa County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    310
  • Less than $500
    310
  • $500 to $999
    1,006
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,000
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    98
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    49
  • $3,000 or more
    25

Property Value

The median value of a property in Colusa County is $300,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Colusa County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    213
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    135
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    143
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    557
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,196
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,411
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    739
  • $1,000,000 or more
    103

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Colusa County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Colusa County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    945
  • 1940 to 1949
    449
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,048
  • 1960 to 1969
    749
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,217
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,022
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,018
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,123
  • 2010 to 2013
    514
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Colusa County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    338
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,295
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,031
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,639

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Colusa County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Colusa County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Colusa County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    781
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,344
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,265
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,444
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    977
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    273
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    967
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    119
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    591
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    673
  • 90 or more minutes
    235

Summary

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Places in Colusa County, California

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