Yuba City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,872 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2635.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.73% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,357 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Yuba City grew by 13.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,454 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Yuba City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,069 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.60% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Yuba City is about 32% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $414,341 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,330 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Yuba City is about 26.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,330 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Yuba City spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,810 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,049 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,691 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Yuba City is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Yuba City has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Yuba City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Yuba City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yuba City, California.
What is the population of Yuba City, California?
The population of Yuba City, California is 43,872, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Yuba City, California?
The population density of Yuba City, California is 2635.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Yuba City, California?
The median household income in Yuba City, California is $66,069, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Yuba City, California?
The median home price in Yuba City, California is $414,341, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Yuba City, California?
The unemployment rate in Yuba City, California is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.