Willows is a city located in Glenn County California. Willows has a 2024 population of 6,122. It is also the county seat of Glenn County. Willows is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,273 in 2020.
The average household income in Willows is $87,078 with a poverty rate of 15.34%. The median age in Willows is 35 years: 34.3 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willows was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,447 | 55.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,318 | 21.13% |
| Other race | 976 | 15.64% |
| Asian | 405 | 6.49% |
| Native American | 63 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,212 | 2.75 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 880 | 1.33 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Married | 803 | 3.67 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 425 | 3.65 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 104 | 4.1 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 513 | 11.9% |
| Associates Degree | 423 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 655 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,311 | 30.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 8.54% |
| Some College | 847 | 19.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,209 | 1,949 | 399 |
| Hispanic | 1,414 | 973 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 827 | 721 | 219 |
| Other Race | 707 | 419 | 44 |
| Asian | 405 | 270 | 159 |
| Native American | 63 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 29 | 20 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,163 | $105,448 | $45,710 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,552 | $0 | $74,198 |
| High School Graduate | $40,157 | $42,461 | $31,158 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,932 | $43,474 | $32,120 |
| Some College | $35,781 | $44,637 | $30,884 |
$40,932
Average Earnings
$43,474
Average Male
$32,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.46% of Willows residents speak only English, while 37.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,104 | 618 | 19.91% |
| Hispanic | 2,283 | 254 | 11.13% |
| Multiple | 1,302 | 189 | 14.52% |
| Other | 959 | 39 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 405 | 35 | 8.64% |
15.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.71%
Male Poverty Rate
21.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willows is White, with 19.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willows is Other, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.52% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
| High School | 6.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,654 | $91,382 |
| Households | $78,179 | $87,078 |
| Married Families | $104,659 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,200 | $68,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
208
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 5.17% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 15 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 8 | 12.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
64.16%
Born in Willows
83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
7.02%
Non Citizen
9.71%
Naturalized
83.27% of Willows residents were born in the United States, with 64.16% having been born in California. 7.02% 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 | 5,933 | -38 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 5,971 | -38 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 6,009 | -37 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 6,046 | -38 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 6,084 | -38 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 6,122 | -38 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 6,160 | -66 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 6,226 | -54 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 6,280 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 6,273 | 174 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 6,099 | 84 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,015 | -45 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 6,060 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 6,067 | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 6,029 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 6,026 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 6,025 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 6,038 | -65 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 6,103 | -40 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 6,143 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,220 | 232 | 3.87% |
| 1990 | 5,988 | 1,211 | 25.35% |
| 1980 | 4,777 | 692 | 16.94% |
| 1970 | 4,085 | -54 | -1.3% |
| 1960 | 4,139 | 1,120 | 37.1% |
| 1950 | 3,019 | 804 | 36.3% |
| 1940 | 2,215 | 191 | 9.44% |
| 1930 | 2,024 | -166 | -7.58% |
| 1920 | 2,190 | 1,051 | 92.27% |
| 1910 | 1,139 | 246 | 27.55% |
| 1900 | 893 | -283 | -24.06% |
| 1890 | 1,176 | -4,757 | -80.18% |