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Yolo County

California · 216,403 residents · 1,012.988 sq mi
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Yolo County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,746. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,800. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $456,800, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216,403
+28%since 2000
from 168,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+13%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K157K181K205K229K1990201020202024Yolo County
2024221K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,746
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,036
+86%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+54%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(97,942)
Black1.9%(3,133)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(43,707)
Asian9.7%(16,390)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(115,207)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(93,911)
Black2.6%(5,722)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(71,700)
Asian13.8%(29,872)
Other5.9%(12,662)
Diversity Score83.9%(181,524)
Segregation Score21.9%(47,430)
Diversity Score
84
+23%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yolo County, California?

Yolo County, California has about 216,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yolo County, California?

The typical household in Yolo County, California earns about $73,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yolo County, California expensive?

In Yolo County, California, the median home is worth about $456,800, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.

How educated are people in Yolo County, California?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yolo County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yolo County, California?

About 18.6% of people in Yolo County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yolo County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Yolo County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75,311 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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