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Glenn County, CA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Glenn County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 28,141
- −2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,810
- Median household income
- $67,139
- +35.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $352,400
- Jobs located here
- 9,191
- Highest market score
- 65
- Real estate agents and brokers, #354 of 2,176 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 28,141 people live in Glenn County, in 9,810 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Glenn County declined 2.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Glenn County is $67,139 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Glenn County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (79).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Glenn County are for real estate agents and brokers (65), real estate businesses (59) and medical and dental practices (59). Glenn County ranks #354 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
For its number of households, Glenn County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (87% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Glenn County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Glenn County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #354 of 2,176 | 14 | 14.3 | Index only | 212 | 4 |
| Real estate | 59 | #610 of 2,229 | 17 | 17.3 | Index only | 219 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #771 of 2,394 | 34 | 34.7 | $337K | 221 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #564 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 129 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #796 of 1,769 | 6 | 6.1 | $1.5M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,150 of 2,401 | 46 | 46.9 | $244K | 91 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,018 of 2,057 | 10 | 10.2 | $2.5M | 102 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 50 | #1,099 of 2,272 | 8 | 8.2 | $2.6M | 208 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,210 of 2,222 | 11 | 11.2 | $3.1M | 103 | 17 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,318 of 2,385 | 32 | 32.6 | $278K | 131 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,265 of 2,088 | 15 | 15.3 | $570K | 86 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,116 of 1,886 | 8 | 8.2 | $1.4M | 146 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,443 of 2,378 | 28 | 28.5 | $402K | 90 | 10 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,306 of 2,090 | 8 | 8.2 | $4.3M | 85 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,317 of 2,087 | 8 | 8.2 | $2M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,403 of 2,210 | 11 | 11.2 | $1.4M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,437 of 2,200 | 14 | 14.3 | $605K | 69 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 38 | #1,270 of 1,707 | 6 | 6.1 | $4.1M | 87 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,724 of 2,339 | 21 | 21.4 | $424K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 37 | #1,321 of 1,792 | 9 | 9.2 | $949K | 73 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,719 of 2,358 | 20 | 20.4 | $1.5M | 62 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 35 | #1,011 of 1,356 | 5 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #1,140 of 1,490 | 5 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,824 of 2,405 | 100 | 101.9 | $345K | 93 | 39 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,611 of 2,063 | 11 | 11.2 | $3.1M | 85 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,879 of 2,405 | 55 | 56.1 | $626K | 94 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,264 of 1,611 | 7 | 7.1 | $740K | 74 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,822 of 2,261 | 12 | 12.2 | $4.6M | 59 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,696 of 1,889 | 13 | 13.3 | $2.7M | 64 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,835 of 2,070 | 9 | 9.2 | $6.2M | 67 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #2,247 of 2,402 | 32 | 32.6 | $1.7M | 51 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.9M | 119 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 78 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 231 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $8.3M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 70 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $785K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.8M | Too few | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $24.9M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $11.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Glenn County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $11.2M | $1,146 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.5M | $3,003 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $34.5M | $3,512 | 86 |
| Groceries | $55.7M | $5,673 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.9M | $907 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.2M | $528 | 91 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.5M | $871 | 89 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.5M | $1,168 | 91 |
| Pets | $8.5M | $863 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.9M | $1,616 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.9M | $2,133 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.9M | $2,536 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.6M | $1,185 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $161.5M | $16,459 | 99 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Glenn County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,141−2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,810
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,314 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $67,139+35.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,971
- Median home value
- $352,400
- Jobs located here
- 9,191
- Daytime population
- 25,050Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Glenn County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Glenn County at 28,141 people in 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,810 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Glenn County, CA spend?
Households in Glenn County spend about $161.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $55.7M on groceries and $34.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Glenn County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (79).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Glenn County, CA?
Of the business types scored in Glenn County, real estate agents and brokers (65), real estate businesses (59) and medical and dental practices (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #354 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Glenn County, CA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Glenn County is $67,139, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $352,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (87% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (59% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 31 of the 56 business types have a score in Glenn County, each ranked against other counties.
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