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Ukiah Micro

Ukiah, CA · 1 counties · 87,841 residents · 3,506.807 sq mi
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Ukiah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,600. Despite a median home value of $410,600, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,841
+2%since 2000
from 86,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K83K86K89K93K1990201020202024Ukiah
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,759
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,996 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,357
+20%since 2000
from $19,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,600
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.4
+105%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(64,581)
Black0.5%(471)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(14,213)
Asian1.2%(1,006)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(34,633)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(60,249)
Black0.6%(544)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(19,505)
Asian1.6%(1,402)
Other6.6%(5,762)
Diversity Score58.9%(51,728)
Diversity Score
59
+47%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

UkiahCENTRAL16,068
What's inside

1 component county

Mendocino CountyCENTRAL88,122
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ukiah, CA?

Ukiah, CA has about 87,841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ukiah, CA?

The typical household in Ukiah, CA earns about $43,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ukiah, CA expensive?

In Ukiah, CA, the median home is worth about $410,600, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Ukiah, CA?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ukiah, CA?

About 17.1% of people in Ukiah, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ukiah, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Ukiah, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,496 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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