Yreka, CA Demographics

A map of Yreka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,769	5,314	73.8%	68.1%
Hispanic	1,153	958	14.7%	12.3%
Multiracial	418	657	5.3%	8.4%
Native American/Other	318	665	4.1%	8.5%
Black	137	66	1.8%	0.8%
Asian	25	147	0.3%	1.9%

Yreka, California has an estimated population of 7,820, a less than 1% change from the 7,807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yreka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yreka has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Yreka, that probability was 50.7% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yreka is ranked the 547th 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). Yreka was ranked the 548th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yreka's White Population

5,769 residents of Yreka, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yreka is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yreka ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Yreka's population has increased from 68.1% to 73.8%.

Yreka is more White than neighboring Montague (65.4% White), and Hornbrook (69.4% White). Yreka is less White than neighboring Grenada (89.4% White), Gazelle (97.7% White), and Fort Jones (76.2% White).

Yreka's Black Population

137 residents of Yreka, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yreka is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yreka ranks 809th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.6%. Black residents' share of Yreka's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Yreka is more Black than neighboring Hornbrook (0% Black), Gazelle (0% Black), and Fort Jones (0% Black). Yreka is less Black than neighboring Montague (3.4% Black), and Grenada (5.5% Black).

Yreka's Asian Population

25 residents of Yreka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yreka is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yreka ranks 867th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Asian residents' share of Yreka's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.3%.

Yreka is more Asian than neighboring Grenada (0% Asian), Hornbrook (0% Asian), Gazelle (0% Asian), and Fort Jones (0% Asian).

Yreka's Hispanic Population

1,153 residents of Yreka, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yreka is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yreka ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Yreka's population has increased from 12.3% to 14.7%.

Yreka is more Hispanic than neighboring Grenada (2.4% Hispanic), Hornbrook (5.2% Hispanic), Gazelle (2.3% Hispanic), and Fort Jones (10.3% Hispanic). Yreka is less Hispanic than neighboring Montague (15.9% Hispanic).

Yreka's Native American/Other Population

318 residents of Yreka, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yreka is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yreka ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yreka's population has decreased from 8.5% to 4.1%.

Yreka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grenada (0% Native American/Other), and Gazelle (0% Native American/Other). Yreka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montague (4.7% Native American/Other), Hornbrook (5.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Jones (7.3% Native American/Other).

Yreka's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Yreka, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yreka is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yreka ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yreka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Yreka's population has decreased from 8.4% to 5.3%.

Yreka is more Multiracial than neighboring Grenada (2.8% Multiracial), and Gazelle (0% Multiracial). Yreka is less Multiracial than neighboring Montague (10.2% Multiracial), Hornbrook (20.1% Multiracial), and Fort Jones (6.2% 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.