Glenn County, CA

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Population

27,935

0.147% decline

Median Age

36.8


Median Household Income

$46,260

10.9% growth

Poverty Rate

19.6%


Number of Employees

10,775

1.37% growth

Median Property Value

$214,600

0.556% decline

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Health

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About

In 2017, Glenn County, CA had a population of 27.9k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $46,260. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Glenn County, CA declined from 27,976 to 27,935, a -0.147% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,699 to $46,260, a 10.9% increase.

The population of Glenn County, CA is 52.5% White Alone, 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.61% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Glenn County, CA speak a non-English language, and 86.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Glenn County, CA is $214,600, and the homeownership rate is 57.6%. Most people in Glenn County, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Glenn County, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Glenn County, CA employs 10.8k people. The largest industries in Glenn County, CA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,502 people), Retail Trade (1,345 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,325 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,886), Utilities ($51,923), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,705).

Median household income in Glenn County, CA is $46,260. Males in Glenn County, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Glenn County, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,260

2017 value

± $3,402

10.9%

1 Year Growth

± 10.4%

Households in Glenn County, CA have a median annual income of $46,260, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,699 in 2016, which represents a 10.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glenn County, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 105.02

  2. Census Tract 104

  3. Census Tract 103

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glenn County, CA was Census Tract 105.02 with a value of $52,257, followed by Census Tract 104 and Census Tract 103, with respective values of $48,813 and $47,381.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Glenn County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glenn County, CA (5.4k out of 27.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,407 ± 516

  2. Hispanic

    2,408 ± 400

  3. Other

    602 ± 230

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glenn County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.8k

2017 Value

± 738

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 9.29%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Glenn County, CA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glenn County, CA, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,685 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,140 people), and Management Occupations (908 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glenn County, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Glenn County, CA, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,685 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,140 people), and Management Occupations (908 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Glenn County, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (23.2 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.62 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.54 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Glenn County, CA, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($82,692), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($63,918), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,750).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.8k

2017 Value

± 738

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 9.29%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Glenn County, CA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glenn County, CA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,502 people), Retail Trade (1,345 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,325 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glenn County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Glenn County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Glenn County, CA, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,502 people), Retail Trade (1,345 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,325 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Glenn County, CA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (19.6 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.21 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.42 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Glenn County, CA, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,886), Utilities ($51,923), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,705).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $196B

  2. Mixed freight

    $157B

  3. Gasoline

    $127B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $196B, followed by Mixed freight ($157B) and Gasoline ($127B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.54T

2015 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

61.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound California trade was $1.54T. This is expected to increase 61.2% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $63.1B

  2. Arizona

    $42.2B

  3. Washington

    $31.2B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $63.1B, followed by Arizona with $42.2B and Washington and $31.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.2% of the population of Glenn County, CA has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 28.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.564% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Glenn County, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Glenn County, CA see 4002 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year (4659 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1404 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 878 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Glenn County, CA see an average of 4,002 patients per year. This represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year (4,659 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Glenn County, CA in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.8%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

28.6%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.564%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glenn County, CA declined by 18.4% from 14.5% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glenn County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Glenn County, CA is home to a population of 27.9k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 20% of Glenn County, CA residents were born outside of the country (5.58k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Glenn County, CA is composed of 14.7k White Alone residents (52.5%), 11.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (40.8%), 729 Asian Alone residents (2.61%), 468 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (1.68%), 374 Two or More Races residents (1.34%), 212 Black or African American Alone residents (0.759%), 82 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.294%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Glenn County, CA are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

32

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Glenn County, CA was 36.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Glenn County, CA are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Glenn County, CA residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

20%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

5.58k people

19%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

5.32k people

As of 2017, 20% of Glenn County, CA residents (5.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glenn County, CA was 19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

86.3%

2017 Citizenship

86.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 86.3% of Glenn County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Glenn County, CA was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    14.7k ± 4

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    11.4k ± 971

  3. Asian Alone

    729 ± 108

In 2017, there were 1.29 times more White Alone residents (14.7k people) in Glenn County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Hispanic or Latino and 729 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Glenn County, CA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Glenn County, CA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Glenn County, CA was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Glenn County, CA are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    459 ± 127

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    186 ± 101

  3. Korea

    173 ± 63

Glenn County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Glenn County, CA was $214,600 in 2017, which is 0.986 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $215,800 to $214,600, a 0.556% decrease. The homeownership rate in Glenn County, CA is 57.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Glenn County, CA have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Glenn County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$46,260

Median Household Income

± $3,402

9.94k

Number of Households

± 680

In 2017, the median household income of the 9.94k households in Glenn County, CA grew to $46,260 from the previous year's value of $41,699.

The following chart displays the households in Glenn County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$214,600

2017 Median

± $13,256

$215,800

2016 Median

± $14,247

In 2017, the median property value in Glenn County, CA declined from to $214,600 from the previous year's value of $215,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Glenn County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glenn County, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Glenn County, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glenn County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

57.6%

2017 Homeownership

57.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 57.6% of the housing units in Glenn County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Glenn County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glenn County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glenn County, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glenn County, CA have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.6% of the workforce in Glenn County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.9%

  2. Carpooled

    12.4%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.73%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Glenn County, CA was Drove Alone (75.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.4%) and those who Worked At Home (5.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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