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Population Review

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.

Yuba County within California · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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%.

2024 · 87K20102024

87,469

Population (2024)

72,345

Population (2010)

87,469

Peak (2024)

1.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201072,345
201172,480
201272,770
201373,082
201473,527
201574,039
201674,920
201776,575
201877,418
201978,549
202082,001
202183,035
202284,335
202385,695
202487,469

Race & Ethnicity

White60.5%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

33.9

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

13.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.3%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
10.2%
55–59
5.1%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
3.7%
85+
1.1%

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 rate11.8%+3.4% vs state
Unemployment rate4.1%
Employment-to-population51.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.6%
Public administration
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Education & health care
7.8%
Construction
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Retail trade
6.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.4%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.