Yorba Linda, CA Demographics

A map of Yorba Linda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	33,112	36,022	49.3%	52.7%
Asian	17,858	15,570	26.6%	22.8%
Hispanic	11,658	12,269	17.4%	18.0%
Multiracial	3,451	3,152	5.1%	4.6%
Native American/Other	593	537	0.9%	0.8%
Black	498	786	0.7%	1.2%

Yorba Linda, California has an estimated population of 67,170, a slight decrease from the 68,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.3% White, 26.6% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yorba Linda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yorba Linda has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Yorba Linda, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yorba Linda is ranked the 138th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Yorba Linda was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yorba Linda's White Population

33,112 residents of Yorba Linda, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yorba Linda is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yorba Linda ranks 900th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has decreased from 52.7% to 49.3%.

Yorba Linda is more White than neighboring Chino Hills (23.8% White), Placentia (36.6% White), Orange (39.2% White), and Anaheim (22.8% White). Yorba Linda is less White than neighboring Villa Park (60.9% White).

Yorba Linda's Black Population

498 residents of Yorba Linda, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yorba Linda is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yorba Linda ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Yorba Linda is more Black than neighboring Villa Park (0.6% Black). Yorba Linda is less Black than neighboring Chino Hills (4.4% Black), Placentia (2.1% Black), Orange (1.5% Black), and Anaheim (2.3% Black).

Yorba Linda's Asian Population

17,858 residents of Yorba Linda, or 26.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yorba Linda is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yorba Linda ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Asian residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has increased from 22.8% to 26.6%.

Yorba Linda is more Asian than neighboring Villa Park (19.7% Asian), Placentia (18.4% Asian), Orange (13.8% Asian), and Anaheim (18% Asian). Yorba Linda is less Asian than neighboring Chino Hills (40.7% Asian).

Yorba Linda's Hispanic Population

11,658 residents of Yorba Linda, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yorba Linda is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yorba Linda ranks 931st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has decreased from 18.0% to 17.4%.

Yorba Linda is more Hispanic than neighboring Villa Park (14.5% Hispanic). Yorba Linda is less Hispanic than neighboring Chino Hills (27.3% Hispanic), Placentia (37.9% Hispanic), Orange (39.9% Hispanic), and Anaheim (53.2% Hispanic).

Yorba Linda's Native American/Other Population

593 residents of Yorba Linda, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yorba Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yorba Linda ranks 1228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Yorba Linda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chino Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Placentia (0.8% Native American/Other), Orange (0.6% Native American/Other), and Anaheim (0.8% Native American/Other). Yorba Linda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (1.7% Native American/Other).

Yorba Linda's Multiracial Population

3,451 residents of Yorba Linda, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yorba Linda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yorba Linda ranks 817th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yorba Linda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Yorba Linda's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.1%.

Yorba Linda is more Multiracial than neighboring Chino Hills (3.5% Multiracial), Villa Park (2.7% Multiracial), Placentia (4.3% Multiracial), Orange (4.9% Multiracial), and Anaheim (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.