Yuba City, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population

69,471

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.277% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.3%

8.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$75,477

4.36% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$434,600

7.07% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

30,136

1.53% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Yuba City, 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.

88.6% of the residents in Yuba City, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yuba City, CA are Sutter County Career Training Center (53 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Yuba City, CA was $434,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

Most people in Yuba City, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Yuba City, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Yuba City, CA is home to a population of 69.5k people, from which 88.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 24.4% of Yuba City, CA residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2024, there were 1.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.9k people) in Yuba City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.83k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.6%

2024 Citizenship

88.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 88.6% of Yuba City, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Yuba City, CA was 88.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yuba City, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yuba City, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 1.08k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 892
Other (Hispanic)
9.83k ± 1.31k

33.3%

Hispanic Population

23.1k people

33.3% of the people in Yuba City, CA are hispanic (23.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

24.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

24.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

As of 2024, 24.4% of Yuba City, CA residents (17k 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 Yuba City, CA was 24.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yuba City, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,169 ± 310
Vietnam
954 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
509 ± 190

Yuba City, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Yuba City, CA.

Health

94.1% of the population of Yuba City, CA has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 30.8% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.94%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

30.8%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yuba City, CA grew by 11.5% from 5.32% to 5.94%.

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

Economy

The economy of Yuba City, CA employs 30.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Yuba City, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,569 people), Retail Trade (3,796 people), and Educational Services (2,496 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,750), Finance & Insurance ($98,218), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,333).

Employment

Occupations

30.1k

2024 Value

± 1,563

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 7.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yuba City, CA grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 29.7k employees to 30.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yuba City, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,095 people), Management Occupations (3,003 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,917 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yuba City, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.1k

2024 Value

± 1,563

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 7.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yuba City, CA grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 29.7k employees to 30.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yuba City, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,569 people), Retail Trade (3,796 people), and Educational Services (2,496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yuba City, CA, though some of these residents may live in Yuba City, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,670

Median earning men ± $3,053

$38,393

Median earning women ± $3,618

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,095), Public Administration ($94,681), and Manufacturing ($73,289).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($140,917), Public Administration ($71,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,817).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Yuba City, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

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 California

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Yuba City, CA awarded 53 degrees. The student population of Yuba City, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 51 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yuba City, CA are Hispanic or Latino (29 and 54.7%), White (13 and 24.5%), Asian (7 and 13.2%), and Two or More Races (4 and 7.55%).

The largest universities in Yuba City, CA by number of degrees awarded are Sutter County Career Training Center (53 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Yuba City, CA are Medical Assistant (53 and 100%) and General Cosmetology (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Yuba City, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 54 (5.56% men and 94.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 54 students enrolled in Yuba City, CA, 5.56% men and 94.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 26 records, of which 96.2% were women and 3.85% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Medical Assistant

Most Common

53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Yuba City, CA was Medical Assistant with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Yuba City, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sutter County Career Training Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sutter County Career Training Center with 53 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yuba City, CA, which is 0.06 times less than the 50 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 29 degrees mean that there were 2.23 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yuba City, CA was $434,600 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $405,900 to $434,600, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Yuba City, CA is 57.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Yuba City, CA have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yuba City, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$434,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,691

$13,535

Median Property Taxes

±$902

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 Yuba City, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yuba City, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.3%

Homeownership

2024

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.3% of the housing units in Yuba City, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yuba City, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,477

Median Household Income

± $5,059

23.6k

Number of Households

± 1,309

In 2024, the median household income of the 23.6k households in Yuba City, CA grew to $75,477 from the previous year's value of $72,322.

The following chart displays the households in Yuba City, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Yuba City, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (15.9%)
Worked At Home (6.93%)

In 2024, 74.3% of workers in Yuba City, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.9%) and those who worked at home (6.93%).

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.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yuba City, CA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Yuba City, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yuba City, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yuba City, CA (9.85k out of 68.8k 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 < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yuba City, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.