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Yorba Linda

California · 68,336 residents · 19.953 sq mi
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Yorba Linda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,088. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $862,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,336
+16%since 2000
from 58,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,425 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+20%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K56K60K65K70K1990201020202024Yorba Linda
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,088
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,593 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,367
+56%since 2000
from $36,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$862,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,323
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,191 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+71%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(44,071)
Black1.1%(638)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(6,044)
Asian11%(6,502)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(28,233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(36,022)
Black1.2%(786)
Hispanic / Latino18%(12,269)
Asian22.8%(15,570)
Other4%(2,717)
Diversity Score78.2%(53,448)
Diversity Score
78
+63%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorba Linda, California?

Yorba Linda, California has about 68,336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yorba Linda, California?

The typical household in Yorba Linda, California earns about $133,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorba Linda, California expensive?

In Yorba Linda, California, the median home is worth about $862,900, and the typical rent is about $2,323 a month.

How educated are people in Yorba Linda, California?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Yorba Linda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorba Linda, California?

About 4.6% of people in Yorba Linda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yorba Linda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Yorba Linda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,914 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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