Yuba City, CA Demographics

A map of Yuba City's Population by Race

Yuba City, California has an estimated population of 69,471, a less than 1% change from the 70,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.2% White, 33.3% Hispanic, 20.2% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yuba City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yuba City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Yuba City, that probability was 70.9% in 2020 and 70.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yuba City is ranked the 132nd 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). Yuba City was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yuba City's White Population

25,861 residents of Yuba City, or 37.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yuba City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yuba City ranks 1085th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Yuba City's population has decreased from 37.8% to 37.2%.

Yuba City is more White than neighboring Linda (36.5% White), and Live Oak (28.9% White). Yuba City is less White than neighboring Marysville (54.2% White), Olivehurst (39.9% White), and Sutter (70.9% White).

Yuba City's Black Population

1,311 residents of Yuba City, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yuba City is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yuba City ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Yuba City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Yuba City is more Black than neighboring Sutter (0% Black). Yuba City is less Black than neighboring Marysville (2.8% Black), Linda (3.5% Black), and Olivehurst (5.1% Black).

Yuba City's Asian Population

14,047 residents of Yuba City, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yuba City is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yuba City ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Yuba City's population has decreased from 22.0% to 20.2%.

Yuba City is more Asian than neighboring Marysville (7.4% Asian), Linda (12.8% Asian), Olivehurst (8.9% Asian), and Sutter (0.3% Asian). Yuba City is less Asian than neighboring Live Oak (20.7% Asian).

Yuba City's Hispanic Population

23,134 residents of Yuba City, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yuba City is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yuba City ranks 626th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Yuba City's population has increased from 30.9% to 33.3%.

Yuba City is more Hispanic than neighboring Marysville (26.3% Hispanic), and Sutter (22.4% Hispanic). Yuba City is less Hispanic than neighboring Linda (37.3% Hispanic), Olivehurst (41.1% Hispanic), and Live Oak (41.7% Hispanic).

Yuba City's Native American/Other Population

1,533 residents of Yuba City, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yuba City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yuba City ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yuba City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Yuba City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marysville (1.8% Native American/Other), Linda (1.9% Native American/Other), Olivehurst (1.2% Native American/Other), and Sutter (1.7% Native American/Other). Yuba City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak (2.9% Native American/Other).

Yuba City's Multiracial Population

3,585 residents of Yuba City, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yuba City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yuba City ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yuba City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Yuba City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Yuba City is more Multiracial than neighboring Olivehurst (3.8% Multiracial), Sutter (4.7% Multiracial), and Live Oak (3.9% Multiracial). Yuba City is less Multiracial than neighboring Marysville (7.5% Multiracial), and Linda (7.9% 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.