Yuba City, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Yuba City, California is 69,545 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 133rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $72,322, the median home value is $405,900, and the median age is 36.1.
The population has grown 5.4% since 2010 (65,631 → 69,148).
69,545
Population
4197
People / sq mi
$72,322
Median Income
$405,900
Median Home Value
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Yuba City covers 16.6 sq mi of land at 4197 people per square mile.
About Yuba City, CA
What sets Yuba City apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 6.0% versus 14.0% nationally. Yuba City is a city in California with a population of 69,545.
Median household income is $72,322, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.2%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $405,900, with typical rent around $1,391.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Yuba City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Yuba City city had a population of 65,631 in 2010 and 69,148 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 70,072 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
69,148
Population (2024)
65,631
Population (2010)
70,072
Peak (2020)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 65,631 |
| 2011 | 65,364 |
| 2012 | 65,283 |
| 2013 | 65,538 |
| 2014 | 65,757 |
| 2015 | 66,134 |
| 2016 | 66,218 |
| 2017 | 66,564 |
| 2018 | 66,695 |
| 2019 | 67,010 |
| 2020 | 70,072 |
| 2021 | 69,691 |
| 2022 | 69,313 |
| 2023 | 69,116 |
| 2024 | 69,148 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,322
Median Household Income
$33,563
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$405,900
Median Home Value
$1,391
Median Rent
55.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.3%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
75.2%
Public Transit
6.0%
Work From Home
27.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.5%
Foreign Born
61.5%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
14.2%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yuba City, California has a population of 69,545 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 133rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Yuba City, California is $72,322, with 13.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Yuba City, California is $405,900, with median monthly rent at $1,391 and a homeownership rate of 55.1%.
The median age in Yuba City, California is 36.1 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 5.4% since 2010 (65,631 → 69,148).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.