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Yreka

California · 7,807 residents · 9.983 sq mi
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Yreka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,300. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,807
+7%since 2000
from 7,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Yreka
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(433)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(492)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(583)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(451)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(391)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(962)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(856)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.8%(768)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.1%(1,101)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(983)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(530)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(257)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,276
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,398 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,138
+51%since 2000
from $16,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−28%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Yreka on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(6,108)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(392)
Asian1.8%(133)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(5,314)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(958)
Asian1.9%(147)
Other12.6%(986)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.9%(1,053)
Puerto Rican0.6%(49)
Spaniard0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Cambodian0.2%(15)
Chinese0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian1.5%(112)
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
Irish13.8%(1,044)
English12.8%(975)
German12%(908)
Portuguese7.2%(544)
Swedish2.7%(205)
French2%(153)
Norwegian1.8%(140)
Italian1.8%(136)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(134)
American1.7%(131)
Greek1.6%(124)
Polish1.4%(107)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(87)
Dutch0.7%(52)
Scottish0.7%(51)
British0.6%(42)
Ukrainian0.5%(38)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Danish0.2%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(959)
Married41.8%(1,167)
Widowed3%(85)
Divorced20.9%(583)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(871)
Married38.8%(1,358)
Widowed10%(349)
Divorced26.3%(918)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yreka, California?

Yreka, California has about 7,807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yreka, California?

The typical household in Yreka, California earns about $41,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yreka, California expensive?

In Yreka, California, the median home is worth about $177,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Yreka, California?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Yreka, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yreka, California?

About 22.6% of people in Yreka, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yreka, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Yreka, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 859 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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