Colusa County, California
Colusa County: County in California, United States
About
Colusa County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,419 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,558 inhabitants. Its county seat is Colusa. The county was created 175 years ago in 1849.

Quick Facts about Colusa County
Population : | 21,558 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | California (United States) |
Area : | 2995 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.48% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.52% |
Named for : | Rancho Colus |
Altitude : | 135 feet / 41 meters |
Capital : | Colusa |
Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
Local time : | 22:36:52 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.64% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Colusa County is located at 39°10'39"N 122°14'13"W (39.1775700, -122.2370300). It has 5 neighbors: Butte County, Glenn County, Lake County, Sutter County and Yolo County.
Colusa County map
The largest city of Colusa County is Colusa with a population of 6,098. Other cities include and Williams population 5,400. See all Colusa County cities & populated places.
Colusa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colusa County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Colusa | 6,098 | City of California |
Williams | 5,400 | City in Colusa County, California, United States |
Arbuckle | 3,028 | Census-designated place in Colusa County, California |
- Official Website
Official website of Colusa County
Colusa County has 5 neighbours.
- Butte County county in California, United States
- Glenn County county in California, United States
- Lake County county in California, United States
- Sutter County county in California, United States
- Yolo County county in California, United States
- Colusa
Demographics
The population of Colusa County increased by 0.64% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 21,419 | - | census |
2011 | 21,323 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2012 | 21,284 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2013 | 21,250 | -0.16% | estimation process |
2014 | 21,176 | -0.35% | estimation process |
2015 | 21,231 | 0.26% | estimation process |
2016 | 21,496 | 1.23% | estimation process |
2017 | 21,579 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,418 | -0.75% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,547 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2020 | 21,558 | 0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Colusa County (1)
politician California Gibson was born in Colusa County
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