Yolo County, CA

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    2024 Population
    220,564
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.1
    0.619% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.7%
    2.62% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $91,752
    3.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $620,700
    4.53% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    104,451
    0.564% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Yolo County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    89.3% of the residents in Yolo County, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Yolo County, CA are University of California-Davis (11,326 degrees awarded in 2024) and Woodland Community College (1,034 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Yolo County, CA was $620,700, and the homeownership rate was 54.3%.

    Most people in Yolo County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Yolo County, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Yolo County, CA is home to a population of 221k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 20.9% of Yolo County, CA residents were born outside of the country (46.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.2k people) in Yolo County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 26.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    89.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    89.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.3% of Yolo County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Yolo County, CA was 89.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yolo County, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      92.2k ± 595
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      32.9k ± 939
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      26.5k ± 2.2k
    33.4%
    Hispanic Population
    73.6k people

    In 2024, there were 2.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.2k people) in Yolo County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 26.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    33.4% of the people in Yolo County, CA are hispanic (73.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Yolo County, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    20.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    46.1k people
    21.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    47k people

    As of 2024, 20.9% of Yolo County, CA residents (46.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yolo County, CA was 21.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,039 ± 257
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,991 ± 368
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      702 ± 170

    Yolo County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Yolo County, CA has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 9.05% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 0.938% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Yolo County, CA see 810 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (810 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1610 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    810 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yolo County, CA

    Primary care physicians in Yolo County, CA see an average of 810 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (810 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 30.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.82%
    Uninsured
    53.8%
    Employer Coverage
    17.4%
    Medicaid
    9.05%
    Medicare
    14%
    Non-Group
    0.938%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yolo County, CA grew by 3.9% from 4.64% to 4.82%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Yolo County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.77 in Yolo County, CA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.5% in Yolo County, CA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.59% in Yolo County, CA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Yolo County, CA employs 104k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Yolo County, CA were Educational Services (18,789 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,308 people), and Retail Trade (10,155 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,250), Utilities ($101,063), and Finance & Insurance ($87,488).

    Employment

    Occupations

    104k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,717
    0.564%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.58%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yolo County, CA grew at a rate of 0.564%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yolo County, CA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (10,465 people), Management Occupations (9,616 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,934 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yolo County, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    104k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,717
    0.564%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.58%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yolo County, CA grew at a rate of 0.564%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yolo County, CA, are Educational Services (18,789 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,308 people), and Retail Trade (10,155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yolo County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Yolo County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,266
    Median earning men ± $1,956
    $41,143
    Median earning women ± $1,792

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($87,083), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,035), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,031).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($82,655), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,851), and Construction ($61,667).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 361
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 235
      Construction
    3. 232
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $576k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $493k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $437k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Yolo County, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Yolo County, CA awarded 12,360 degrees. The student population of Yolo County, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 18,334 male students and 25,859 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Yolo County, CA are Asian (3,216 and 30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3,204 and 30%), White (2,950 and 27.7%), and Two or More Races (712 and 6.68%).

    The largest universities in Yolo County, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of California-Davis (11,326 and 91.6%) and Woodland Community College (1,034 and 8.37%).

    The most popular majors in Yolo County, CA are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (966 and 7.82%), Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (571 and 4.62%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (487 and 3.94%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $12,260 for in-state students and $44,148 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Yolo County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 44,193 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 44,193 students enrolled in Yolo County, CA, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 11,842 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      966 degrees awarded
    2. Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
      483 degrees awarded
    3. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
      432 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yolo County, CA was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 966 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Yolo County, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of California-Davis
      11,326 degrees awarded
    2. Woodland Community College
      1,034 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of California-Davis with 11,326 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,781 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yolo County, CA, which is 0.631 times less than the 7,579 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 3,216 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,204 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($12,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,544) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,381) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Yolo County, CA was $620,700 in 2024, which is 1.87 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $593,800 to $620,700, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Yolo County, CA is 54.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Yolo County, CA have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yolo County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 23.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yolo County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.849%.

    Housing

    Property

    $620,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,741
    $41,637
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,314

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yolo County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    54.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 54.3% of the housing units in Yolo County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $91,752
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,365
    76.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,215

    In 2024, the median household income of the 76.7k households in Yolo County, CA grew to $91,752 from the previous year's value of $88,818.

    The following chart displays the households in Yolo County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Yolo County, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.61%)

    In 2024, 61.7% of workers in Yolo County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.61%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Yolo County, CA have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.32% of the workforce in Yolo County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Yolo County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yolo County, CA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 23.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yolo County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.849%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yolo County, CA (35.5k out of 213k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yolo County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Yolo County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 332 in Yolo County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 61% per 100,000 population.

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