Williams, California
Encyclopedia
Williams is a city in Colusa County
, California
, United States
. The population was 5,123 at the 2010 census, up from 3,670 at the 2000 census. It is a traveler's city with many fast food restaurants, motels, and gas stations. It's a city like Santa Nella
, or its Glenn County
counterparts to the north.
, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km²), all of it land.
was 941.0 people per square mile (363.3/km²). The racial makeup of Williams was 2,785 (54.4%) White, 59 (1.2%) African American, 55 (1.1%) Native American, 94 (1.8%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,946 (38.0%) from other races
, and 180 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,891 persons (76.0%).
The Census reported that 5,014 people (97.9% of the population) lived in households, 23 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 86 (1.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,369 households, out of which 782 (57.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 892 (65.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 140 (10.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 98 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 73 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 7 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 185 households (13.5%) were made up of individuals and 73 (5.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.66. There were 1,130 families
(82.5% of all households); the average family size was 4.04.
The population was spread out with 1,701 people (33.2%) under the age of 18, 588 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 1,442 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 965 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 427 people (8.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.
There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 273.1 per square mile (105.5/km²), of which 832 (60.8%) were owner-occupied, and 537 (39.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.4%. 3,011 people (58.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,003 people (39.1%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 3,670 people, 924 households, and 745 families residing in the city. The population density
was 674.3 people per square mile (260.5/km²). There were 968 housing units at an average density of 177.8/sq mi (68.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 45.45% White
, 0.49% Black
or African American
, 1.14% Native American
, 1.14% Asian
, 45.50% from other races
, and 6.27% from two or more races. 71.20% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 924 households out of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of single individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.70 and the average family size was 4.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $32,042, and the median income for a family was $36,389. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $11,010. About 15.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.
Williams is located in the 4th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Doug LaMalfa
, and in the 2nd Assembly
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
. Federally, Williams is located in California's 2nd congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +13 and is represented by Republican Wally Herger
.
Colusa County, California
Colusa County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, northwest of state capital Sacramento. As of the 2010 census, its population was 21,419. The county seat is Colusa.-History:...
, California
California
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, United States
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. The population was 5,123 at the 2010 census, up from 3,670 at the 2000 census. It is a traveler's city with many fast food restaurants, motels, and gas stations. It's a city like Santa Nella
Santa Nella, California
Santa Nella is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, USA. It is located east-northeast of Pacheco Pass, at an elevation of 154 feet . At the 2010 census, Santa Nella had a population of 1,380 people and has one elementary school.The town is located by Interstate 5, at the...
, or its Glenn County
Glenn County, California
Glenn County is in the California Central Valley. As of 2010, it had a population of 28,122. The county seat is the city of Willows.-History:Glenn County was formed in 1891 from parts of Colusa County. It was named for Dr. Hugh J...
counterparts to the north.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km²), all of it land.
History
The postal service established a post office at Central in 1874. The town and post office were renamed in 1876, in honor of W.H. Williams, who platted the townsite. The city of Williams was incorporated in 1920.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Williams had a population of 5,123. The population densityPopulation density
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was 941.0 people per square mile (363.3/km²). The racial makeup of Williams was 2,785 (54.4%) White, 59 (1.2%) African American, 55 (1.1%) Native American, 94 (1.8%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,946 (38.0%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 180 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,891 persons (76.0%).
The Census reported that 5,014 people (97.9% of the population) lived in households, 23 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 86 (1.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,369 households, out of which 782 (57.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 892 (65.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 140 (10.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 98 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 73 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 7 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 185 households (13.5%) were made up of individuals and 73 (5.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.66. There were 1,130 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(82.5% of all households); the average family size was 4.04.
The population was spread out with 1,701 people (33.2%) under the age of 18, 588 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 1,442 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 965 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 427 people (8.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.
There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 273.1 per square mile (105.5/km²), of which 832 (60.8%) were owner-occupied, and 537 (39.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.4%. 3,011 people (58.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,003 people (39.1%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,670 people, 924 households, and 745 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 674.3 people per square mile (260.5/km²). There were 968 housing units at an average density of 177.8/sq mi (68.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 45.45% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.49% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.14% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 45.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 6.27% from two or more races. 71.20% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 924 households out of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of single individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.70 and the average family size was 4.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.
The median income
Income
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for a household in the city was $32,042, and the median income for a family was $36,389. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $11,010. About 15.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Williams is located in the 4th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Republican representing the 4th district, encompassing Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, as well as parts of Nevada and Placer counties...
, and in the 2nd Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
Jim Nielsen
James Wiley Nielsen is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party. Nielsen served on the Yolo County Republican Committee before winning election to the California State Senate in 1978...
. Federally, Williams is located in California's 2nd congressional district
California's 2nd congressional district
California's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. The district contains much of the far northern part of the state, north of Sacramento. It is the largest district by area in California...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +13 and is represented by Republican Wally Herger
Wally Herger
Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. , American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the California's 2nd congressional district. The second district is physically large...
.
Granzella's restaurant
On October 11, 2007, Granzella's restaurant burnt down to the ground. It was Colusa County's second largest employer. It opened in 1976 and has been a great stop for travelers, local & international, for 30 years. On July 21, 2008, Granzella's reopened.External links
- Granzella's
- http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-williams-california-CA175