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Yosemite Valley

California · 1,991 residents · 2.058 sq mi
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Yosemite Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,282. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,726 residents. Renters pay a median $2,150 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,991
+651%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
967 / sq mi
+651%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
05441K2K2K2000201020202024Yosemite Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,282
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,225
+49%since 2000
from $28,414 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+65%since 2010
from 0.216 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,150
+221%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+58.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(208)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(40)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(964)
Black4.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(742)
Asian4.9%(98)
Other4.6%(92)
Diversity Score77.5%(1,543)
Diversity Score
77
+111%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+127%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 97.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
32.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
30.5%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.5%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yosemite Valley, California?

Yosemite Valley, California has about 1,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yosemite Valley, California?

The typical household in Yosemite Valley, California earns about $34,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yosemite Valley, California expensive?

In Yosemite Valley, California, the typical rent is about $2,150 a month.

How educated are people in Yosemite Valley, California?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Yosemite Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yosemite Valley, California?

About 21.0% of people in Yosemite Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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