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Orland
cityOrland, California, located in Glenn County, is the most populous city in the county. Situated in the northern Sacramento Valley, it's a rural agricultural town easily accessible via Interstate 5. Orland is known as the "Queen Bee Capital of North America" due to its significant queen bee production, and it hosts annual events like the Queen Bee Festival and OktoBEEfest. Orland's economy is supported by key industries including retail trade, healthcare, and manufacturing. The city was the namesake of one of the first irrigation projects by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Orland Project, which continues to provide agricultural irrigation. Orland's history dates back to the 1840s, with the town officially established in 1875 and incorporated in 1909. The city played a role in World War II as a training airfield for pilots. Today, Orland offers a blend of small-town charm and agricultural heritage, with a growing population and a focus on community events and outdoor recreation.
Orland, California
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-54274
- Country
- United States
- County
- Glenn County
Geography
- Region
- Sacramento Valley
- Elevation
- 259 ft
- Total Area
- 2.99 sq mi
- Land Area
- 2.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.7475
- Longitude
- -122.19639
- Climate
- Hot, dry summers and moist, mild winters.
- Notable Features
- Sacramento River (nearby) · Black Butte Lake (nearby) · Stony Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- Willows · Chico
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 8,298
- Est. Population (2024)
- 8,605
- Median Age
- 33.3
- Median Income
- $64,945
- Poverty Rate
- 16.89%
- Owner-Occupied
- 58.7%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Orland includes 47.49% White, 31.18% Other Race, 17.35% Two or More Races, 2.19% Native American, 1.75% Asian, and 0.04% Black or African American. A significant portion of the population, 60%, identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Orland Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library · Community Development Services · Finance · Administration
U.S. Congress
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. SenatorSchiff, Adam B.D
U.S. RepresentativeHuffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.3%
- Economic Profile
- Rural · Agricultural · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Retail Trade · Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing
- Major Employers
- Valley Pacific Petroleum Inc. · Tractor Supply Co · Cal-Ore Telephone Company · Orland Farmers Cooperative Association
Education
- Students
- 2,300
- School Districts
- Orland Unified School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Butte-Glenn Community College (Glenn County Center in Orland)
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 5 · State Route 32 · California Northern Railroad (formerly Southern Pacific)
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Glenn County Airport (nearby) · Glenn Medical Center (in Willows)
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Black Butte Lake · City Parks
- Parks & Trails
- City Parks
History
- Founded
- 1875
- Incorporated
- 1909
- Named After
- Lottery to decide the name
- Historical Significance
- Orland played a role in early irrigation efforts in California and served as a WWII pilot training location.
- Key Events
- Establishment of cattle ranching in the 1840s · Central Pacific Railroad arrival in the 1870s · Establishment of the Orland Project in 1908 · WWII Airfield Training