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Yosemite Valley

California · 1,035 residents · 2.058 sq mi
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Yosemite Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,333. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 770 residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
+291%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
+291%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
05441K2K2K2000201020202024Yosemite Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,333
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,749
+8%since 2000
from $28,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.216
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$237
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
99.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(789)
Black2.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(123)
Asian3%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.1%(415)
Diversity Score
40
+9%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
10.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
60.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−65.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yosemite Valley, California?

Yosemite Valley, California has about 1,035 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yosemite Valley, California earns about $59,333 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 $237 a month.

How educated are people in Yosemite Valley, California?

About 21.5% 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 12.2% 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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