California

Glenn

28,917
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Glenn

Glenn, California, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 5,150. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,917.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Nome Cult War (Yuki Massacre), Yuki War – Battle of Nome Cult Farm, Nome Cult March — Round Valley Death March 1856, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,917
201028,122
200026,453
199024,798
198021,350
197017,521
196017,245
195015,448
194012,195
193010,935
192011,853
19107,172
19005,150
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Glenn

Military engagements that took place in Glenn, California.

Nome Cult War (Yuki Massacre)
1856
Yuki War – Battle of Nome Cult Farm
1856
Nome Cult March — Round Valley Death March 1856
1862
Nomlaki Removal — Sacramento Valley (1863)
1863

Historic places in Glenn

National Register of Historic Places listings in Glenn, California.

Gianella Bridge
Hamilton City
US Post Office-Willows Main
Willows
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Frequently asked about Glenn

When does Glenn first appear in the US census?
Glenn, California first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 5,150.
What is the population of Glenn?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Glenn had a recorded population of 28,917.
Were any battles fought in Glenn?
4 documented military engagements took place in Glenn, including Nome Cult War (Yuki Massacre), Yuki War – Battle of Nome Cult Farm, Nome Cult March — Round Valley Death March 1856.
How many historic places are in Glenn?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Glenn, California.
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