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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yucca Valley

California · 16,865 residents · 39.831 sq mi
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Yucca Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,420. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,300. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,865
+23%since 1990
from 13,701 in 1990
1990 – 2025
423 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 344 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
−1%since 1990
from 41.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K18K20K23K1990201020202024Yucca Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,420
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,020
+24%since 1990
from $12,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
32.0% rent
2.6
−26%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(12,781)
Black1.6%(221)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,109)
Asian1.3%(179)
Diversity Score31%(4,248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(13,829)
Black2.1%(350)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,922)
Asian1.3%(212)
Diversity Score33.4%(5,625)
33
+8%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yucca Valley, California?

Yucca Valley, California has about 16,865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yucca Valley, California earns about $30,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yucca Valley, California expensive?

In Yucca Valley, California, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Yucca Valley, California?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yucca Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yucca Valley, California?

About 19.5% of people in Yucca Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yucca Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Yucca Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,164 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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