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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Yuba County

California · 60,219 residents · 632.006 sq mi
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Yuba County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,460. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,500. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

60,219
+3%since 1990
from 58,228 in 1990
1990 – 2025
95 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 92 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+6%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
56K63K71K79K87K1990201020202024Yuba County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,460
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,523 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,124
+43%since 1990
from $9,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$488
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
45.9% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(45,662)
Black4.1%(2,379)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(6,532)
Asian8.6%(5,021)
Diversity Score59.9%(34,860)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(39,320)
Black3%(1,795)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(10,449)
Asian7.4%(4,480)
Diversity Score58.2%(35,047)
58
−3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.3 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 Yuba County, California?

Yuba County, California has about 60,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yuba County, California earns about $30,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yuba County, California expensive?

In Yuba County, California, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Yuba County, California?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Yuba County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yuba County, California?

About 20.8% of people in Yuba County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yuba County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Yuba County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,991 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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