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Marysville

California · 12,844 residents · 3.464 sq mi
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Marysville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,600. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,844
+5%since 2000
from 12,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,708 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Marysville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,128
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,494 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,711
+48%since 2000
from $15,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
60.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+53%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,069)
Black4.5%(548)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(2,152)
Asian5.9%(728)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(7,148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(6,724)
Black4.6%(586)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(3,771)
Asian4%(514)
Other6.9%(882)
Diversity Score76.2%(9,783)
Diversity Score
76
+31%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marysville, California?

Marysville, California has about 12,844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marysville, California?

The typical household in Marysville, California earns about $47,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marysville, California expensive?

In Marysville, California, the median home is worth about $226,600, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Marysville, California?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marysville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marysville, California?

About 22.1% of people in Marysville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marysville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Marysville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 520 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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