Colusa is a city located in Colusa County California. Colusa has a 2024 population of 6,565. It is also the county seat of Colusa County. Colusa is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,413 in 2020.
The average household income in Colusa is $75,073 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in Colusa is 38.7 years: 38.3 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colusa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,443 | 53.97% |
| Other race | 1,433 | 22.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,137 | 17.82% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 94 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,472 | 2.55 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 1,072 | 3.27 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 799 | 1.16 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 401 | 3.36 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 200 | 2.69 | 40 | 60 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 456 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,332 | 31.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 11.4% |
| Some College | 1,074 | 25.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,943 | 1,265 | 171 |
| White | 1,887 | 1,832 | 372 |
| Other Race | 733 | 417 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 551 | 430 | 72 |
| Black | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| Native American | 70 | 70 | 16 |
| Asian | 55 | 55 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,578 | $37,083 | $69,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,239 | $77,083 | $79,457 |
| High School Graduate | $35,915 | $35,625 | $40,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,038 | $42,969 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $39,985 | $42,694 | $33,464 |
| Some College | $41,164 | $48,884 | $29,667 |
$39,985
Average Earnings
$42,694
Average Male
$33,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.1% of Colusa residents speak only English, while 49.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,595 | 566 | 15.74% |
| White | 2,250 | 416 | 18.49% |
| Other | 1,394 | 352 | 25.25% |
| Multiple | 1,129 | 163 | 14.44% |
| Asian | 83 | 12 | 14.46% |
| Black | 179 | 9 | 5.03% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.18%
Male Poverty Rate
18.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colusa is Other, with 25.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colusa is Black, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.85% |
| Some College | 13.52% |
| High School | 8.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.11% |
| Female Employed | 10.55% |
| Male Employed | 8.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,408 | $88,855 |
| Households | $59,400 | $75,073 |
| Married Families | $91,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,083 | $42,073 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
389
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 203 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 11.56% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.84% |
| Black | 41 | 23.43% |
| Native American | 8 | 11.43% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.12% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.35%
Born in Colusa
75.09%
Native Born
24.91%
Foreign Born
13.86%
Non Citizen
11.05%
Naturalized
75.09% of Colusa residents were born in the United States, with 66.35% having been born in California. 13.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,755 | 38 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 6,717 | 38 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 6,679 | 38 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 6,641 | 38 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 6,603 | 38 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 6,565 | 38 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 6,527 | 76 | 1.18% |
| 2022 | 6,451 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 6,433 | 20 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 6,413 | 350 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6,063 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 6,083 | -81 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 6,164 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 6,154 | 68 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 6,086 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 6,085 | -47 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 6,132 | -54 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 6,186 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 6,185 | -41 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 6,226 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,402 | 468 | 9.49% |
| 1990 | 4,934 | 859 | 21.08% |
| 1980 | 4,075 | 233 | 6.06% |
| 1970 | 3,842 | 324 | 9.21% |
| 1960 | 3,518 | 487 | 16.07% |
| 1950 | 3,031 | 746 | 32.65% |
| 1940 | 2,285 | 169 | 7.99% |
| 1930 | 2,116 | 270 | 14.63% |
| 1920 | 1,846 | 264 | 16.69% |
| 1910 | 1,582 | 141 | 9.78% |
| 1900 | 1,441 | 105 | 7.86% |
| 1890 | 1,336 | -443 | -24.9% |
| 1880 | 1,779 | 728 | 69.27% |
| 1870 | 1,051 | 703 | 202.01% |
| 1860 | 348 | -6,407 | -94.85% |