Yuba County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yuba County is located in California with a total population of 83,079. It is the 39th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yuba County is 33.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yuba County is $73,313. This is 24% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $380,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yuba County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.0%. The Asian population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.