Glenn County

As of 2020, Glenn County, CA has a population of approximately 30,800. The racial makeup is around 69% White, 1% African American, 2% Native American, 4% Asian, and 22% from other races; 42% are Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income stands at roughly $46,700, with about 19% of the population below the poverty line. The median age is around 36 years. The county spans 1,327 square miles, primarily rural with agriculture as a key industry.

As of the most recent data, Glenn County, CA has a median home value of approximately $250,000. The housing market has seen a moderate annual appreciation rate of around 3-5%. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is roughly $900 per month. Homeownership is high, with about 60% of residents owning their homes. The county's housing inventory includes a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and rural properties. The vacancy rate is approximately 6%, reflecting a relatively stable market.

Glenn County, CA, conducts elections for various federal, state, and local positions. The county's registered voter population was approximately 14,918 as of 2020. Key positions in elections include:

1. Board of Supervisors: 5 members, each representing a district within the county.

   • Last election candidates (2022):
     • District 3: Tom Arnold, incumbents running
     • District 5: Dwight Foltz, incumbents running

2. Countywide Offices:

   • Sheriff-Coroner: Rich Warren (2022)
   • District Attorney: Dwayne Stewart (2022)
   • Assessor: Kenneth Pomeroy (2022)

3. State Assembly District 3: Includes Glenn County. Last elected: James Gallagher (Republican, 2022).

4. Congressional District 1: Doug LaMalfa (Republican, 2022).

Elections are conducted by the Glenn County Elections Office. Voter participation rates in recent general elections have ranged from 60% to 80%. Special measures and local propositions are also included based on current legislative needs. For the most accurate and updated information, visit the Glenn County Elections Department website.

As of the latest data, Glenn County, CA, shows lower educational attainment levels compared to state and national averages. Approximately 76.9% of residents aged 25 and older have completed high school, compared to the national average of 88% and California’s average of 83.3%. About 15.4% of Glenn County adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, significantly lower than the U.S. average of around 32.1% and California’s 35%. The county's educational outcomes highlight disparities, underscoring the need for targeted initiatives to improve educational attainment.

As of the latest available data, Glenn County, CA has an approximate labor force of 14,100 people with an unemployment rate of around 7.2%, which is higher than both the national average of about 3.9% and the California state average of 4.3%.

Top industries in Glenn County include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, which employs about 24% of the county's workforce, significantly higher than the national average for this sector. Other prominent sectors are educational services, health care, and social assistance, employing roughly 17%, and retail trade, contributing around 11%. These figures highlight Glenn County's strong reliance on agriculture compared to national trends, where healthcare and social assistance generally dominate.

For more specific and recent numerical values, consult local government publications or labor market information websites.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Glenn County, CA, stands at approximately $58,000 per year. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of California is around $80,440, while the national average is $68,703. This positions Glenn County below both the state and national averages. The economic landscape in Glenn County is characterized by its agricultural economy, which influences these income figures.

These values highlight the economic disparities between Glenn County and broader state and national contexts.

As of the most recent data available, Glenn County, CA, has a crime rate of approximately 2,246 incidents per 100,000 people. Below is a summary of various types of crimes and their specific statistics:

These figures represent the annual reported crimes and can vary year by year. Glenn County has a relatively low crime rate compared to both state and national averages, with particularly low numbers in violent crimes.