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Colusa, CA
City in Colusa County, California.
Population
6,505
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,492
ZIP codes
0
Colusa and its ZIP codes
Colusa at a glance
- Colusa is about 5.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, 28% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,000 (49% below California) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Colusa, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colusa, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$375,000
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,584), Irish Americans (456), German Americans (433).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colusa County. PPP loans are for Colusa.
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,616
9,472 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $6,569 per person
How people get to work
Colusa, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colusa, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
34
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
474
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colusa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Colusa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.3 |
| WilliamsCity | 8.7 mi | 4.9 |
| GrimesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| MaxwellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| ArbuckleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| College CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Live OakCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| GridleyCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Yuba CityCity | 20 mi | 16.6 |
| BiggsCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| DunniganCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.2 |
| MarysvilleCity | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| WillowsCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colusa, CA in?
- Colusa is in Colusa County, California.
- What is the population of Colusa, CA?
- About 6,505 people live in Colusa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colusa?
- Nearby places include Meridian (6.5 mi), Williams (8.7 mi), Grimes (10 mi), Maxwell (12 mi), Arbuckle (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023