Colusa County, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,799 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,466 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Colusa County grew by 4.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,895 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Colusa County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,123 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.55% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Colusa County is about 22% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $199,456 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,138 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Colusa County is about 14.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,138 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Colusa County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,781 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,206 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 319 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
California:
Inyo County (11.2 min), Del Norte County (11.7 min), Modoc County (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Contra Costa County (31.2 min), San Benito County (31.0 min), Alpine County (30.4 min).
The average commute time in Colusa County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Colusa County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
California:
Marin County (0.5), San Francisco County (0.4), Santa Clara County (0.4).
Lowest:
Colusa County (0.2), Merced County (0.2), Glenn County (0.2).
Health
Colusa County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Colusa County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
California:
San Francisco County (0.8), San Mateo County (0.8), Santa Clara County (0.8).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.8), Imperial County (0.8), Tulare County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colusa County, California.
What is the population of Colusa County, California?
The population of Colusa County, California is 21,799, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Colusa County, California?
The population density of Colusa County, California is 18.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Colusa County, California?
The median household income in Colusa County, California is $75,123, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Colusa County, California?
The median home price in Colusa County, California is $199,456, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Colusa County, California?
The unemployment rate in Colusa County, California is 8.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.