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Yucca Valley

California · 21,738 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 $47,901. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,738
+29%since 2000
from 16,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K18K20K23K1990201020202024Yucca Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,901
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,828
+74%since 2000
from $16,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+57%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(13,829)
Black2.1%(350)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,922)
Asian1.3%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(5,625)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(13,962)
Black3.3%(721)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(5,074)
Asian2.6%(559)
Other4.3%(927)
Diversity Score63.4%(13,782)
Diversity Score
63
+90%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yucca Valley, California?

Yucca Valley, California has about 21,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yucca Valley, California earns about $47,901 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 $193,500, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Yucca Valley, California?

About 15.8% 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 22.0% 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 8,037 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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