Yucaipa, CA Demographics

A map of Yucaipa's Population by Race

Yucaipa, California has an estimated population of 54,421, a less than 1% change from the 54,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 36.3% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yucaipa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yucaipa has become more 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 Yucaipa, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yucaipa is ranked the 171st 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). Yucaipa was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yucaipa's White Population

29,322 residents of Yucaipa, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yucaipa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Yucaipa ranks 844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Yucaipa's population has decreased from 56.1% to 53.9%.

Yucaipa is more White than neighboring Mentone (45.4% White), and Redlands (40.6% White). Yucaipa is less White than neighboring Calimesa (60.7% White), Cherry Valley (58.4% White), and Oak Glen (88% White).

Yucaipa's Black Population

602 residents of Yucaipa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yucaipa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Yucaipa ranks 591st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of Yucaipa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Yucaipa is more Black than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.7% Black). Yucaipa is less Black than neighboring Calimesa (2.7% Black), Mentone (4.8% Black), Oak Glen (5.3% Black), and Redlands (5.6% Black).

Yucaipa's Asian Population

1,733 residents of Yucaipa, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yucaipa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Yucaipa ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Asian residents' share of Yucaipa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Yucaipa is more Asian than neighboring Calimesa (0.9% Asian), Cherry Valley (2.1% Asian), and Oak Glen (1.6% Asian). Yucaipa is less Asian than neighboring Mentone (6.5% Asian), and Redlands (8.2% Asian).

Yucaipa's Hispanic Population

19,729 residents of Yucaipa, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yucaipa is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Yucaipa ranks 566th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Yucaipa's population has increased from 34.4% to 36.3%.

Yucaipa is more Hispanic than neighboring Calimesa (31.1% Hispanic), Cherry Valley (35.2% Hispanic), and Oak Glen (4.1% Hispanic). Yucaipa is less Hispanic than neighboring Mentone (40.5% Hispanic), and Redlands (39.5% Hispanic).

Yucaipa's Native American/Other Population

843 residents of Yucaipa, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yucaipa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Yucaipa ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yucaipa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Yucaipa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calimesa (0.8% Native American/Other), Mentone (1.1% Native American/Other), Cherry Valley (0.3% Native American/Other), Oak Glen (0% Native American/Other), and Redlands (0.8% Native American/Other).

Yucaipa's Multiracial Population

2,192 residents of Yucaipa, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yucaipa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Yucaipa ranks 937th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yucaipa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Yucaipa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Yucaipa is more Multiracial than neighboring Calimesa (3.8% Multiracial), Mentone (1.7% Multiracial), Cherry Valley (3.3% Multiracial), and Oak Glen (1% Multiracial). Yucaipa is less Multiracial than neighboring Redlands (5.3% 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.