City Information

 

 
Demographics:
  • Population (2006): 5,698
  • Males: 2,794 (49.9%)
  • Females: 2,806 (50.1%)
  • Median resident age: 32.0 Years
  • Families (2003): 1,907
  • Races in Colusa (2000): (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
    • White Non-Hispanic (68.7%)
    • Hispanic (41.7%)
    • Other race (23.3%)
    • Two or more races (3.8%)
    • American Indian (1.8%)
    • Native Hawaiian and Other (0.8%)
    • Asian (1.5%)
    • African American (0.3%)
Economy:
  • Per capita income (1998): $20,287
  • Median income (2000): $35,250
  • Median home price (2000): $113,500
Land and Location:
  • Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles
  • Elevation: 61 ft above sea level
  • From Interstate: 9 Miles
  • To Washington DC: 2552 Miles
  • To California State Capital: 57 Miles
  • Nearby Communities: Williams, Arbuckle, Sutter, Gridley, Live Oak, Biggs, Maxwell, Grimes,
  • Global Positioning: 39.20 degrees north and 122.01 degrees west.
Climate:
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 16in./year
  • Average Winter Temperature: 45.6°F
  • Average Spring Temperature: 59.6°F
  • Average Summer Temperature: 76.9°F
  • Average Fall Temperature: 63.8°F
Attractions:
  • Fishing on the Sacramento River
  • Duck Hunting
  • Deer Hunting
  • Pheasant Hunting
  • Quail Hunting
  • Dove Hunting
  • Bird Watching at the Wild Life Refuge
  • Colusa Casino
  • Local Restaurants
  • Local Gift and Novelty Shops
  • Farming, Ranching & Agriculture