Yuba City, CA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    183,364
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.4
    0.568% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.3%
    4.68% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,179
    4.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $424,200
    8.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    76,973
    3.1% 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.

    92% of the residents in Yuba City, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Yuba City, CA are Yuba College (1,536 degrees awarded in 2024) and Sutter County Career Training Center (53 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Yuba City, CA was $424,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

    Most people in Yuba City, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 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 183k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.6% of Yuba City, CA residents were born outside of the country (32.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.6k people) in Yuba City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 23.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92%
    2024 Citizenship
    92.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92% 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 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yuba City, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      81.6k ± 581
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      23.9k ± 675
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      23.6k ± 1.93k
    31.9%
    Hispanic Population
    58.5k people

    In 2024, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.6k people) in Yuba City, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 23.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    31.9% of the people in Yuba City, CA are hispanic (58.5k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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

    17.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    32.2k people
    17.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    31.3k people

    As of 2024, 17.6% of Yuba City, CA residents (32.2k 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 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,519 ± 503
    2. Vietnam
      2,699 ± 376
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,152 ± 266

    Yuba City, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    93.6% of the population of Yuba City, CA has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 29.3% on Medicaid, 9.86% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 2.55% 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, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,233 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

    Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.4%
    Uninsured
    38.2%
    Employer Coverage
    29.3%
    Medicaid
    9.86%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    2.55%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yuba City, CA grew by 0.391% from 6.37% to 6.4%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Yuba City, CA employs 77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Yuba City, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,576 people), Retail Trade (9,152 people), and Construction (6,760 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,018), Finance & Insurance ($93,250), and Utilities ($83,281).

    Employment

    Occupations

    77k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,347
    3.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.18%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yuba City, CA grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 74.7k employees to 77k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yuba City, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,360 people), Management Occupations (7,668 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yuba City, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    77k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,347
    3.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.18%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Yuba City, CA grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 74.7k employees to 77k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yuba City, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,576 people), Retail Trade (9,152 people), and Construction (6,760 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,050
    Median earning men ± $2,216
    $39,299
    Median earning women ± $1,971

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($89,832), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,590), and Information ($69,408).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($105,762), Public Administration ($65,703), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,287).

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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. 341
      Transportation and Warehousing
    2. 200
      Construction
    3. 170
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $444k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $242k
      Retail Trade
    3. $182k
      Construction

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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 Yuba City, 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%).

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

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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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Yuba City, CA awarded 1,589 degrees. The student population of Yuba City, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,504 male students and 3,870 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Yuba City, CA are Hispanic or Latino (617 and 38.8%), White (412 and 25.9%), Asian (381 and 24%), and Two or More Races (86 and 5.41%).

    The largest universities in Yuba City, CA by number of degrees awarded are Yuba College (1,536 and 96.7%) and Sutter County Career Training Center (53 and 3.34%).

    The most popular majors in Yuba City, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (392 and 24.7%), Biological & Physical Sciences (193 and 12.1%), and General Social Sciences (180 and 11.3%).

    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 6,374 (39.3% men and 60.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 6,374 students enrolled in Yuba City, CA, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,525 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Biological & Physical Sciences
      193 degrees awarded
    2. General Social Sciences
      180 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      116 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Yuba City, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Yuba City, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Yuba College
      1,536 degrees awarded
    2. Sutter County Career Training Center
      53 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yuba College with 1,536 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 554 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yuba City, CA, which is 0.535 times less than the 1,035 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 617 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 412 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($24) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,080) 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 Yuba City, CA was $424,200 in 2024, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $390,800 to $424,200, a 8.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Yuba City, CA is 62.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Yuba City, CA have an average commute time of 29.5 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

    $424,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,073
    $38,599
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,506

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.3% of the housing units in Yuba City, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.1%.

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

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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.
    $78,179
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,731
    61.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,996

    In 2024, the median household income of the 61.9k households in Yuba City, CA grew to $78,179 from the previous year's value of $74,762.

    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.

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    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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76%)
    2. Carpooled (13%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.17%)

    In 2024, 76% of workers in Yuba City, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (8.17%).

    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

    29.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Yuba City, CA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.78% of the workforce in Yuba City, 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 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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yuba City, CA (25.9k out of 181k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    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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