Colusa County Population

1850–2026

21,656

2026 projection

0.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Colusa County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202621,656-1800.82%
202521,836-1800.82%
202422,016-360.16%
202322,052+1250.57%
202221,927-220.10%
202121,949+910.42%
202021,858+3841.79%
201921,474+850.40%
201821,389-1690.78%
201721,558+820.38%

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Colusa County Demographics

35.9median age

Median age

Female37.2 yrs
Male35.1 yrs

Adults

16,070
3,410 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults12,660 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 10,367Male 52.8% · 11,617

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 220 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Colusa County Income

$75,672median household income

Median household income

$75,672

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,991

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.4%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Colusa County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%52%51%
Never married32%33%30%
Divorced9%8%9%
Widowed6%4%8%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201