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Ukiah

California · 16,607 residents · 4.767 sq mi
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Ukiah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,607
+7%since 2000
from 15,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,484 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Ukiah
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,177
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,660
+63%since 2000
from $17,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+55%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(11,220)
Black0.9%(138)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(2,993)
Asian1.6%(254)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.9%(7,118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(8,975)
Black1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(5,443)
Asian3%(498)
Other4.8%(797)
Diversity Score70%(11,620)
Diversity Score
70
+52%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ukiah, California?

Ukiah, California has about 16,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ukiah, California?

The typical household in Ukiah, California earns about $55,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ukiah, California expensive?

In Ukiah, California, the median home is worth about $369,000, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Ukiah, California?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ukiah, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ukiah, California?

About 18.2% of people in Ukiah, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ukiah, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ukiah, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,008 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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