Yolo County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Yolo County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Yolo County, California has a population of 220,564, the 27th most populous county in California. The median household income is $91,752 and the median home value is $620,700. The poverty rate is 16.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Yolo County Quick Facts

Population 220,564

Median Household Income $91,752

Median Home Value $620,700

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.1%

Median Age 32.1 years

Homeownership Rate 54.3%

Affordability Ratio 6.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 44.8%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 16

Population 220,564 27th of 58

Median Income $91,752 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Unemployment 6.1%

How Yolo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	217,782	220,564	+1.3%
Median household income	$88,818	$91,752	+3.3%
Median home value	$593,800	$620,700	+4.5%

Median Household Income

Yolo

$91,752

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yolo

$620,700

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 13.3%

$50K-$100K 24.4%

$100K+ 46.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.4%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

10.6%

$200K+

17.9%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.3%

Renter 45.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,857/mo 24.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

33.9%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

18.0%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Yolo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Davis	66,978	$90,045	26.5%	$866,100
Woodland	61,854	$90,180	8.2%	$548,200
West Sacramento	54,927	$93,188	12.8%	$525,800
University of California-Davis	8,696	$18,631	66.4%	N/A
Winters	7,583	$122,951	8.8%	$633,900
Esparto	3,713	$102,986	20.2%	$435,900
Monument Hills	1,551	$218,333	3.6%	$844,600
Knights Landing	1,099	$49,458	12.8%	$431,100
Madison	805	N/A	37.8%	$344,400
Yolo	800	N/A	51.5%	N/A
El Macero	796	$227,500	0.9%	$1,296,900
Dunnigan	537	$29,193	0.0%	$155,800
Clarksburg	288	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Guinda	248	$180,515	21.0%	$1,057,500
Rumsey	80	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Tancred	68	$135,833	29.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Yolo County is located in California with a total population of 220,564. It is the 27th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yolo County is 32.1 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yolo County is $91,752. This is 7% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $620,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yolo County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

44.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%. Notably, 21.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yolo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yolo County, California?

Yolo County has a population of 220,564, making it the 27th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Yolo County?

The median household income in Yolo County is $91,752 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.

How many cities are in Yolo County, California?

Yolo County contains 16 Census-designated places.