Yuba County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in California
The population of Yuba County, California is 83,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in California. The median household income is $73,313, the median home value is $380,000, and the median age is 33.9.
The population of Yuba County has grown 20.9% since 2010 (72,345 → 87,469), a +1.37% annualized rate.
83,079
Population
+1.37%
Annual growth
131
People / sq mi
$73,313
Median Income
$380,000
Median Home Value
Yuba County covers 632 sq mi of land at 131.5 people per square mile.
About Yuba County, CA
Yuba County is a county in California with a population of 83,079. It ranks #39 among counties in California by population. The median age is 33.9, younger than the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
The median household income in Yuba County is $73,313, near the US median of $74,580. 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $380,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,209. The homeownership rate of 63.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Yuba County reflects 17.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.
Yuba County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Yuba County had a population of 72,345 in 2010 and 87,469 in 2024, a 20.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 87,469 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.37%.
87,469
Population (2024)
72,345
Population (2010)
87,469
Peak (2024)
1.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 72,345 |
| 2011 | 72,480 |
| 2012 | 72,770 |
| 2013 | 73,082 |
| 2014 | 73,527 |
| 2015 | 74,039 |
| 2016 | 74,920 |
| 2017 | 76,575 |
| 2018 | 77,418 |
| 2019 | 78,549 |
| 2020 | 82,001 |
| 2021 | 83,035 |
| 2022 | 84,335 |
| 2023 | 85,695 |
| 2024 | 87,469 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
33.9
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
13.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.1% · Seniors (65+): 13.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $73,313$-23,021 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,604 |
| Per-capita income | $32,854 |
| Poverty rate | 11.8%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Yuba County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
77.9%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
31.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$380,000$-315,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,209
Median rent
63.3%
Homeownership rate
30,089
Total housing units
93.3%
Occupied
6.7%
Vacant
36.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
95.0%
With broadband internet
17.1%
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans (18+)
16.0%
With a disability
75.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.7%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yuba County, California has a population of 83,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in California. Population density is 131 people per square mile.
The population of Yuba County has grown 20.9% since 2010 (72,345 → 87,469), a +1.37% annualized rate.
The median household income in Yuba County, California is $73,313, with mean (average) household income of $93,604 and per-capita income of $32,854. 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Yuba County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%), Black or African American (3.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Yuba County, California is 33.9 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Yuba County is $380,000 and median monthly rent is $1,209. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 30,089 total housing units, 6.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Yuba County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Yuba County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.