Glenn County, California
County of Glenn | ||
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Location in the state of California | ||
California's location in the United States | ||
Country | United States | |
State | California | |
Region | Sacramento Valley | |
Incorporated | 1891 | |
County seat | Willows | |
Largest city | Orland | |
Area | ||
• Total | 1,327.16 sq mi (3,437.3 km2) | |
• Land | 1,314.79 sq mi (3,405.3 km2) | |
• Water | 12.36 sq mi (32.0 km2) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Total | 28,122 | |
• Density | 21/sq mi (8.2/km2) | |
Time zone | Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) | |
• Summer (DST) | Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) | |
Website | www.countyofglenn.net |
Glenn County is in the California Central Valley. As of 2010, it had a population of 28,122. The county seat is the city of Willows.
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History[edit]
Glenn County was formed in 1891 from parts of Colusa County. It was named for Dr. Hugh J. Glenn, who was the largest wheat farmer in the state during his lifetime, and a man of great prominence in political and commercial life in California
Geography[edit]
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1,327.16 square miles (3,437.3 km2), of which 1,314.79 square miles (3,405.3 km2) (or 99.07%) is land and 12.36 square miles (32.0 km2) (or 0.93%) is water.[1]
Cities and towns[edit]
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Colusa County, California - south
- Lake County, California - southwest
- Mendocino County, California - west
- Tehama County, California - north
- Butte County, California - east
National protected areas[edit]
- Mendocino National Forest (part)
- Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Politics[edit]
Year | GOP | DEM | Others |
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2012 | 61.3% 5,608 | 35.8% 3,276 | 2.8% 258 |
2008 | 59.9% 5,910 | 37.8% 3,734 | 2.3% 225 |
2004 | 66.7% 6,308 | 31.7% 2,995 | 1.6% 151 |
2000 | 66.5% 5,795 | 28.7% 2,498 | 4.8% 418 |
1996 | 56.9% 5,041 | 32.0% 2,841 | 11.1% 984 |
1992 | 43.2% 3,812 | 30.2% 2,666 | 25.8% 2,278 |
1988 | 62.1% 4,944 | 36.3% 2,894 | 1.6% 128 |
1984 | 69.7% 6,020 | 28.8% 2,488 | 1.4% 124 |
1980 | 64.8% 5,386 | 26.8% 2,227 | 8.4% 699 |
1976 | 52.7% 4,094 | 45.0% 3,501 | 2.3% 178 |
1972 | 59.0% 4,569 | 34.6% 2,681 | 6.4% 493 |
1968 | 53.9% 3,848 | 34.6% 2,466 | 11.5% 824 |
1964 | 46.0% 3,351 | 54.0% 3,937 | 0.0% 2 |
1960 | 53.2% 3,911 | 46.4% 3,410 | 0.5% 35 |
1956 | 52.0% 3,463 | 47.9% 3,192 | 0.2% 10 |
1952 | 64.5% 4,454 | 35.1% 2,422 | 0.5% 35 |
1948 | 51.0% 2,819 | 46.6% 2,578 | 2.4% 131 |
1944 | 49.3% 2,409 | 50.2% 2,452 | 0.5% 23 |
1940 | 43.9% 2,473 | 55.0% 3,095 | 1.1% 63 |
1936 | 32.5% 1,620 | 66.0% 3,288 | 1.5% 76 |
1932 | 31.3% 1,432 | 65.1% 2,973 | 3.6% 164 |
1928 | 65.0% 2,466 | 34.2% 1,297 | 0.8% 29 |
1924 | 44.8% 1,444 | 11.4% 367 | 43.8% 1,409 |
1920 | 64.2% 1,916 | 30.2% 902 | 5.6% 167 |
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.
Glenn County is split between California's 1st and 3rd congressional districts, represented by Doug LaMalfa (R–Richvale) and John Garamendi (D–Walnut Grove), respectively.[2]
In the State Assembly, Glenn County is in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Dan Logue.[3] In the State Senate, the county is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen.[4]
On November 4, 2008 Glenn County voted 73.3% for Proposition 8 which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages.
Election results from statewide races | ||
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Year | Office | Results |
2010 | Governor | Whitman 61.1 - 30.4% |
Lieutenant Governor | Maldonado 59.3 - 26.1% | |
Secretary of State | Dunn 56.6 - 32.9% | |
Controller | Strickland 52.1 - 34.5% | |
Treasurer | Walters 54.5 - 36.6% | |
Attorney General | Cooley 62.7 - 25.9% | |
Insurance Commissioner | Villines 56.8 - 27.7% |
Transportation[edit]
Major highways[edit]
Public transportation[edit]
Glenn Ride runs buses from Willows to Hamilton City, and on into Chico (Butte County) Nearest Amtrak Station is in Chico.
Airports[edit]
Willows-Glenn County Airport and Haigh Field are both general aviation airports.
Railroads[edit]
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.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit]
Historical populations | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1900 | 5,150 |
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1910 | 7,172 | 39.3% | |
1920 | 11,853 | 65.3% | |
1930 | 10,935 | −7.7% | |
1940 | 12,195 | 11.5% | |
1950 | 15,448 | 26.7% | |
1960 | 17,245 | 11.6% | |
1970 | 17,521 | 1.6% | |
1980 | 21,350 | 21.9% | |
1990 | 24,798 | 16.1% | |
2000 | 26,453 | 6.7% | |
2010 | 28,122 | 6.3% | |
Est. 2012 | 27,992 | −0.5% | |
2012 Estimate[6] |
2010[edit]
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%).[7]
Population reported at 2010 United States Census | |||||||||
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Population |
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American |
American |
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Islander |
races |
more races |
or Latino (of any race) |
Glenn County | 28,122 | 19,990 | 231 | 619 | 722 | 24 | 5,522 | 1,014 | 10,539 |
cities |
Population |
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American |
American |
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Islander |
races |
more races |
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 |
places |
Population |
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American |
American |
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Islander |
races |
more races |
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 |
communities |
Population |
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American |
American |
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Islander |
races |
more races |
or Latino (of any race) |
All others not CDPs (combined) | 12,448 | 9,635 | 98 | 321 | 183 | 12 | 1,753 | 446 | 3,699 |
2000[edit]
As of the census[8] 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 (8/km²). There were 9,982 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). 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.
See also[edit]
- Hiking trails in Glenn County
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Glenn County, California
- Thomas D. Harp, mentions formation of the county
References[edit]
- ^ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Census P.L. 94-171 Summary File Data". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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