Yuba County, CA

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2021 Population

80,404

3.71% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.2

0.606% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.2%

0.57% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,666

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$286,000

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

30,557

3.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Yuba County, CA had a population of 80.4k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $62,666. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Yuba County, CA grew from 77,524 to 80,404, a 3.71% increase and its median household income grew from $59,424 to $62,666, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yuba County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.6%), White (Hispanic) (16.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.19%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.9%).

None of the households in Yuba 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.

94.7% of the residents in Yuba County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yuba County, CA are Yuba College (1,210 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Yuba County, CA was $286,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Yuba County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Yuba County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Yuba County, CA borders Butte County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, and Sutter County, CA.

United States California Yuba City, CA

Population & Diversity

Yuba County, CA is home to a population of 80.4k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.7% of Yuba County, CA residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.3k people) in Yuba County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k White (Hispanic) and 5.59k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Yuba County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Yuba County, CA was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yuba County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.3k ± 211
White (Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.19k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.59k ± 401

29.5%

Hispanic Population

23.7k people

29.5% of the people in Yuba County, CA are hispanic (23.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yuba County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

12.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.36k people

As of 2021, 12.7% of Yuba County, CA residents (10.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yuba County, CA was 12.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,775 ± 336
Vietnam
1,321 ± 263
Gulf War (1990s)
717 ± 188

Yuba County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yuba County, CA employs 30.6k people. The largest industries in Yuba County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,113 people), Retail Trade (3,466 people), and Construction (2,748 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,387), Information ($75,868), and Public Administration ($72,375).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

30.6k

2021 Value

± 1,497

3.55%

1 Year growth

± 6.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yuba County, CA grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 29.5k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yuba County, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,344 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,691 people), and Management Occupations (2,531 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yuba County, CA.

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

30.6k

2021 Value

± 1,497

3.55%

1 Year growth

± 6.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yuba County, CA grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 29.5k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yuba County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,113 people), Retail Trade (3,466 people), and Construction (2,748 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yuba County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Yuba County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,676

Median earning men ± $4,101

$32,591

Median earning women ± $2,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,934), Information ($75,529), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,113).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($83,509), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,290), and Public Administration ($59,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

236
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
164
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
154
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$221k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$79.8k
Manufacturing
$42.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yuba County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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 52 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yuba County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Yuba County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Yuba County, CA awarded 1,210 degrees. The student population of Yuba County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,939 male students and 3,304 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yuba County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (422 and 34.9%), followed by White (409 and 33.8%), Asian (242 and 20%), and Two or More Races (63 and 5.21%).

The largest universities in Yuba County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Yuba College (1,210 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Yuba County, CA are Criminal Justice - Police Science (173 and 14.3%), Biological & Physical Sciences (153 and 12.6%), and General Social Sciences (140 and 11.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,243 students enrolled in Yuba County, CA, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,025 records, of which 64.8% were women and 35.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
153 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
140 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
126 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Yuba County, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 153 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Yuba College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,210 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yuba College with 1,210 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 425 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yuba County, CA, which is 0.541 times less than the 785 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 422 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 409 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($24) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yuba County, CA was $286,000 in 2021, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $273,600 to $286,000, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Yuba County, CA is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Yuba County, CA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yuba County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yuba County, CA is $62,666. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yuba County, CA was Census Tract 408 with a value of $81,694, followed by Census Tract 409.01 and Census Tract 409.02, with respective values of $66,974 and $51,307.

In 2022, 22.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yuba County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.701%.

Housing

Property

$286,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,394

$16,556

Median Property Taxes

±$958

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.6% of the housing units in Yuba County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 408
Census Tract 409.01
Census Tract 409.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yuba County, CA was Census Tract 408 with a value of $81,694, followed by Census Tract 409.01 and Census Tract 409.02, with respective values of $66,974 and $51,307.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yuba County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$62,666

Median Household Income

± $3,347

26.9k

Number of Households

± 1,376

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.9k households in Yuba County, CA grew to $62,666 from the previous year's value of $59,424.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Yuba County, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (5.45%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Yuba County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (5.45%).

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

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yuba County, CA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Yuba County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yuba County, 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 County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yuba County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 22.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yuba County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.701%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yuba County, CA (11.9k out of 78.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yuba County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Yuba County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 414 in Yuba County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 17.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.9% of the population of Yuba County, CA has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 29.8% on Medicaid, 8.88% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 4.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yuba County, CA see 4628 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.73% increase from the previous year (4336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3206 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,628 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yuba County, CA

Primary care physicians in Yuba County, CA see an average of 4,628 patients per year. This represents a 6.73% increase from the previous year (4,336 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% 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

7.07%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

29.8%

Medicaid

8.88%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

4.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yuba County, CA declined by 0.729% from 7.12% to 7.07%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.5 in Yuba County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yuba County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 31.3% in Yuba County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yuba County, CA.

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