Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Yuba City, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

69,471

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.2%25,861

Hispanic/Latino

33.3%23,134

Asian

20.2%14,047

Two or More

5.2%3,585

Black

1.9%1,311

Other

1.5%1,017

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%489

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%1,716

High School Diploma

20.3%9,165

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%3,858

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%6,894

Associate's Degree

10.9%4,934

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%6,521

Master's Degree

3.9%1,741

Professional Degree

1.1%499

Doctorate

1%429

HS or Higher

79.2%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$434,600

Median Renti

$1,454

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.3%13,535

Renter-Occupied

42.7%10,099

Total Units

24,456

Homeownership

57.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%540

$50K–$100K

1.9%262

$100K–$150K

1.9%263

$150K–$200K

1%141

$200K–$300K

8%1,087

$300K–$500K

54.3%7,349

$500K–$1M

26.6%3,604

$1M+

2.1%289

Rent Distribution

Under $500

412

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

620

$1,000–$1,250

1,818

$1,250–$1,500

2,304

$1,500–$2,000

2,467

$2,000+

2,002

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%55

2010–2019

5%1,235

2000–2009

19.2%4,702

1990–1999

15.4%3,769

1980–1989

16.6%4,061

1970–1979

16.3%3,975

1960–1969

11%2,689

1950–1959

6.8%1,671

1940–1949

4.6%1,113

1939 or earlier

4.8%1,186

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.8%15,088

Electricity

30.3%7,161

Solar

2.7%649

No Fuel

1.2%284

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%206

Wood

0.7%160

Other

0.3%66

Fuel Oil

0.1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,477

Mean Household Incomei

$101,890

Per Capita Incomei

$34,401

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

33,066

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%922

$10K–$15K

4%948

$15K–$20K

3.1%744

$20K–$25K

2.2%529

$25K–$30K

3.1%726

$30K–$35K

4.8%1,126

$35K–$40K

3.2%763

$40K–$45K

3.1%736

$45K–$50K

5%1,177

$50K–$60K

7.5%1,771

$60K–$75K

9.8%2,312

$75K–$100K

12.2%2,888

$100K–$125K

10.7%2,539

$125K–$150K

7.8%1,842

$150K–$200K

8.4%1,997

$200K+

11.1%2,614

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

627

Residentsi

1,509

Avg. Tenant Renti

$590/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers397 homes98% occupied$637/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8109 homes93% occupied$417/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,477/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

24.5%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

4.6%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.4% of subsidized households are minority

26.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,97324.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,268

India

5,987

Philippines

829

United Kingdom

174

Canada

Korea

Guatemala

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,673

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,136

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,331(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured