Yuba County, California Demographics 2026
Yuba County, California has a population of 84,507, the 39th most populous county in California. The median household income is $76,373 and the median home value is $412,300. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Yuba County Quick Facts
How Yuba 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 | 83,079 | 84,507 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $73,313 | $76,373 | +4.2% |
| Median home value | $380,000 | $412,300 | +8.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Yuba County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | 17.2% | $371,700 |
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | 10.6% | $384,500 |
| Marysville | 12,726 | $56,430 | 24.5% | $292,300 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | 4.5% | $555,300 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | 11.2% | $429,200 |
| Loma Rica | 2,343 | $97,903 | 6.3% | $495,100 |
| Beale AFB | 1,344 | $70,061 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Challenge-Brownsville | 887 | N/A | 21.1% | $344,200 |
| Dobbins | 875 | $54,386 | 35.5% | $423,400 |
| Smartsville | 44 | N/A | 9.1% | N/A |
| Camptonville | 42 | $53,750 | 2.4% | $368,200 |
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Population Overview
Yuba County is located in California with a total population of 84,507. It is the 39th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Yuba County is 34.2 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Yuba County is $76,373. This is 23% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $412,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Yuba County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.8%.
Education
17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower 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 85.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Yuba 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 Yuba County, California?
Yuba County has a population of 84,507, making it the 39th most populous county in California.
What is the median income in Yuba County?
The median household income in Yuba County is $76,373 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.
How many cities are in Yuba County, California?
Yuba County contains 11 Census-designated places.