Yuba County, California
County in California, United States
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Yuba County (/ˈjuːbə/ ⓘ; Maidu: Yubu)[5][6] is a county located in north-central Central Valley, California, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, its population was 81,575.[7] Yuba County is included in the Yuba City metropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Sacramento–Roseville combined statistical area. The county is in the Central Valley region along the Feather River; the county seat is Marysville.[8]
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 Location in the state of California | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Yuba County |
| CSA | Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Yuba City |
| Incorporated | February 18, 1850[1] |
| Named after | Yuba River |
| County seat | Marysville |
| Largest community | Linda (population) Loma Rica (area) Marysville (incorporated) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Administrator |
| • Chair | Seth Fuhrer |
| • Vice Chair | Jon Messick |
| • Board of Supervisors | Supervisors[2]
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| • County Administrator | Kevin Mallen |
| Area | |
• Total | 644 sq mi (1,670 km2) |
| • Land | 632 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (31 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 4,828 ft (1,472 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 81,575 |
| • Density | 129/sq mi (49.8/km2) |
| GDP | |
| • Total | $3.768 billion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time) |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 3rd |
| Website | www |
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History
Yuba County was one of California's original counties, formed in 1850 at the time of statehood. Parts of the county's territory were given to Placer County in 1851, to Nevada County in 1851, and to Sierra County in 1852.
The county was named after the Yuba River by Captain John Sutter for the Maidu village Yubu, Yupu, or Juba near the confluence of the Yuba and Feather Rivers. General Mariano Vallejo said the river was named Uba by an exploring expedition in 1824 because of the quantities of wild grapes (uvas silvestres in Spanish) that they found growing on its banks.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 644 square miles (1,670 km2), of which 12 square miles (31 km2) (1.9%) are covered by water.[9] It is California's fifth-smallest county by area. The county lies along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, the steep slopes making it prime territory for the siting of hydroelectric power plants.
Part of the county, where Marysville (the county seat) and most of the population lives, is west of the mountains on the valley floor; a great deal of agricultural business occurs in this part of the county, especially fruit orchards, rice fields, and cattle ranching.[10]
Ecology
Yuba is the most biodiverse county in the contiguous United States, with a documented 1,968 native vascular plant species per 10,000 square kilometres (3,860 sq mi),[11] and 2,772 total species verifiably observed.[12] Flowering plant species include the yellow mariposa lily (Calochortus luteus).[13]
National protected areas in Yuba County include parts of the Plumas National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest. The county also has natural areas consisting of forests, grasslands, riparian areas, and meadows.[citation needed]
Adjacent counties
- Butte County to the north
- Sierra County to the northeast
- Nevada County to the east
- Placer County to the southeast
- Sutter County to the southwest
Crime
This table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense:
| Population and crime rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population[14] | 71,817 | |
| Violent crime[15] | 279 | 3.88 |
| Homicide[15] | 3 | 0.04 |
| Forcible rape[15] | 24 | 0.33 |
| Robbery[15] | 46 | 0.64 |
| Aggravated assault[15] | 206 | 2.87 |
| Property crime[15] | 883 | 12.30 |
| Burglary[15] | 455 | 6.34 |
| Larceny-theft[15][note 1] | 836 | 11.64 |
| Motor vehicle theft[15] | 208 | 2.90 |
| Arson[15] | 21 | 0.29 |
Cities by population and crime rates
| Cities by population and crime rates | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Population[16] | Violent crimes[16] | Violent crime rate per 1,000 persons |
Property crimes[16] | Property crime rate per 1,000 persons | |||
| Marysville | 12,254 | 88 | 7.18 | 502 | 40.97 | |||
| Wheatland | 3,509 | 2 | 0.57 | 36 | 10.26 | |||
Politics
Voter registration statistics
| Population and registered voters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total population[7] | 81,575 | |
| Registered voters[17][note 2] | 44,078 | 54.03% |
| Democratic[17] | 12,351 | 28.02% |
| Republican[17] | 17,988 | 40.81% |
| Democratic–Republican spread[17] | -5,637 | -12.79% |
| American Independent[17] | 2,547 | 5.78% |
| Green[17] | 175 | 0.40% |
| Libertarian[17] | 676 | 1.53% |
| Peace and Freedom[17] | 315 | 0.71% |
| Unknown[17] | 290 | 0.66% |
| Other[17] | 369 | 0.84% |
| No party preference[17] | 9,367 | 21.25% |
Cities by population and voter registration
| City | Population[7] | Registered voters[17] [note 2] |
Democratic[17] | Republican[17] | D–R spread[17] | Third parties, Unknown, Other[17] | No party preference[17] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 12,844 | 6,195 | 1,768 | 2,400 | -10.20% | 652 | 1,375 |
| Wheatland | 3,712 | 2,272 | 504 | 1,092 | -25.88% | 245 | 431 |
| Unincorporated Areas | 65,019 | 35,611 | 10,079 | 14,496 | -12.40% | 3,475 | 7,561 |
Overview
Yuba is a strongly Republican county in presidential and congressional elections. The last Democratic presidential nominee to win a majority in the county was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1880 | 1,165 | 49.43% | 1,185 | 50.28% | 7 | 0.30% |
| 1884 | 1,214 | 52.55% | 1,047 | 45.32% | 49 | 2.12% |
| 1888 | 1,130 | 46.37% | 1,170 | 48.01% | 137 | 5.62% |
| 1892 | 1,079 | 45.41% | 1,198 | 50.42% | 99 | 4.17% |
| 1896 | 1,204 | 53.82% | 991 | 44.30% | 42 | 1.88% |
| 1900 | 1,179 | 54.08% | 971 | 44.54% | 30 | 1.38% |
| 1904 | 1,235 | 63.37% | 633 | 32.48% | 81 | 4.16% |
| 1908 | 1,270 | 55.24% | 902 | 39.23% | 127 | 5.52% |
| 1912 | 17 | 0.65% | 1,242 | 47.57% | 1,352 | 51.78% |
| 1916 | 1,530 | 42.10% | 1,980 | 54.49% | 124 | 3.41% |
| 1920 | 2,012 | 70.70% | 696 | 24.46% | 138 | 4.85% |
| 1924 | 1,735 | 45.88% | 426 | 11.26% | 1,621 | 42.86% |
| 1928 | 2,022 | 50.02% | 1,990 | 49.23% | 30 | 0.74% |
| 1932 | 1,176 | 26.17% | 3,138 | 69.84% | 179 | 3.98% |
| 1936 | 1,332 | 23.95% | 4,125 | 74.18% | 104 | 1.87% |
| 1940 | 2,471 | 34.24% | 4,660 | 64.57% | 86 | 1.19% |
| 1944 | 2,379 | 42.14% | 3,254 | 57.63% | 13 | 0.23% |
| 1948 | 3,403 | 46.85% | 3,608 | 49.68% | 252 | 3.47% |
| 1952 | 5,840 | 60.42% | 3,762 | 38.92% | 63 | 0.65% |
| 1956 | 4,782 | 55.76% | 3,767 | 43.92% | 27 | 0.31% |
| 1960 | 5,293 | 51.72% | 4,882 | 47.71% | 58 | 0.57% |
| 1964 | 4,964 | 42.29% | 6,766 | 57.64% | 9 | 0.08% |
| 1968 | 5,371 | 48.17% | 4,461 | 40.01% | 1,318 | 11.82% |
| 1972 | 6,623 | 56.95% | 4,435 | 38.13% | 572 | 4.92% |
| 1976 | 5,496 | 44.74% | 6,451 | 52.51% | 338 | 2.75% |
| 1980 | 7,942 | 56.28% | 4,896 | 34.70% | 1,273 | 9.02% |
| 1984 | 9,780 | 63.52% | 5,339 | 34.68% | 278 | 1.81% |
| 1988 | 8,937 | 61.37% | 5,444 | 37.38% | 182 | 1.25% |
| 1992 | 7,333 | 43.40% | 5,785 | 34.24% | 3,777 | 22.36% |
| 1996 | 7,971 | 51.53% | 5,789 | 37.42% | 1,710 | 11.05% |
| 2000 | 9,838 | 61.00% | 5,546 | 34.39% | 743 | 4.61% |
| 2004 | 12,076 | 67.00% | 5,687 | 31.55% | 261 | 1.45% |
| 2008 | 12,007 | 56.10% | 8,866 | 41.43% | 528 | 2.47% |
| 2012 | 11,275 | 57.06% | 7,711 | 39.02% | 775 | 3.92% |
| 2016 | 13,170 | 57.27% | 7,910 | 34.39% | 1,918 | 8.34% |
| 2020 | 17,676 | 59.32% | 11,230 | 37.69% | 890 | 2.99% |
| 2024 | 18,491 | 61.49% | 10,725 | 35.66% | 856 | 2.85% |
In the United States House of Representatives, Yuba County is split between California's 1st congressional district, seat currently vacant, and California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Independent Kevin Kiley.
In the California State Legislature, the county is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle, and the 3rd Assembly district, represented by Republican James Gallagher.[19]
Transportation
Major highways
Public transportation
Yuba Sutter Transit operates local bus service, as well as commuter runs to downtown Sacramento. Greyhound buses stop in Marysville.
Airports
Yuba County Airport is 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Marysville. It is a general-aviation airport.
Brownsville Aero Pines Airport is off La Porte Rd in Brownsville.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 9,673 | — | |
| 1860 | 13,668 | 41.3% | |
| 1870 | 10,851 | −20.6% | |
| 1880 | 11,284 | 4.0% | |
| 1890 | 9,636 | −14.6% | |
| 1900 | 8,620 | −10.5% | |
| 1910 | 10,042 | 16.5% | |
| 1920 | 10,375 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 11,331 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 17,034 | 50.3% | |
| 1950 | 24,420 | 43.4% | |
| 1960 | 33,859 | 38.7% | |
| 1970 | 44,736 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 49,733 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 58,228 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 60,219 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 72,155 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 81,575 | 13.1% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 87,469 | [20]  | 7.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[21] 1790–1960[22] 1900–1990[23] 1990–2000[24] 2010[25] 2020[26] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 81,575. The median age was 34.3 years, 27.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 13.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.5 males age 18 and over.[27]
The racial makeup of the county was 57.1% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 2.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.1% Asian, 0.5% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 15.0% from some other race, and 14.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 28.8% of the population.[28]
70.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 29.5% lived in rural areas.[29]
There were 27,008 households in the county, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[27]
There were 29,458 housing units, of which 8.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 61.3% were owner-occupied and 38.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.9%.[27]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[30] | Pop 1990[31] | Pop 2000[32] | Pop 2010[25] | Pop 2020[26] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 40,366 | 42,924 | 39,320 | 42,416 | 41,750 | 81.17% | 73.72% | 65.30% | 58.78% | 51.18% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,193 | 2,341 | 1,795 | 2,122 | 2,831 | 4.41% | 4.02% | 2.98% | 2.94% | 3.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1,146 | 1,530 | 1,306 | 1,260 | 1,034 | 2.30% | 2.63% | 2.17% | 1.75% | 1.27% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,377 | 4,625 | 4,480 | 4,710 | 5,583 | 2.77% | 7.94% | 7.44% | 6.53% | 6.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [33] | x [34] | 98 | 270 | 372 | x | x | 0.16% | 0.37% | 0.46% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 284 | 80 | 120 | 102 | 459 | 0.57% | 0.14% | 0.20% | 0.14% | 0.56% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [35] | x [36] | 2,651 | 3,224 | 6,026 | x | x | 4.40% | 4.47% | 7.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,367 | 6,728 | 10,449 | 18,051 | 23,520 | 8.78% | 11.55% | 17.35% | 25.02% | 28.83% |
| Total | 49,733 | 58,228 | 60,219 | 72,155 | 81,575 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
The 2010 United States census reported that Yuba County had a population of 72,155. The racial makeup of Yuba County was 49,332 (68.4%) White, 2,361 (3.3%) African American, 1,675 (2.3%) Native American, 4,862 (6.7%) Asian, 293 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 8,545 (11.8%) from other races, and 5,087 (7.1%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 18,051 persons (25.0%).[37]
| Population reported at 2010 United States census | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The County | Total Population | White | African American | Native American | Asian | Pacific Islander | other races | two or more races | Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
| Yuba County | 72,155 | 49,332 | 2,361 | 1,675 | 4,862 | 293 | 8,545 | 5,087 | 18,051 |
| Incorporated cities | Total Population | White | African American | Native American | Asian | Pacific Islander | other races | two or more races | Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
| Marysville | 12,072 | 8,576 | 522 | 298 | 498 | 38 | 1,247 | 893 | 2,920 |
| Wheatland | 3,456 | 2,633 | 41 | 58 | 203 | 5 | 278 | 238 | 620 |
| Census-designated places | Total Population | White | African American | Native American | Asian | Pacific Islander | other races | two or more races | Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
| Beale AFB | 1,319 | 949 | 117 | 32 | 45 | 8 | 50 | 118 | 191 |
| Camptonville | 158 | 117 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 5 |
| Challenge-Brownsville | 1,148 | 1,006 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 83 | 90 |
| Dobbins | 624 | 517 | 5 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 28 |
| Linda | 17,773 | 9,973 | 722 | 361 | 2,304 | 80 | 3,029 | 1,304 | 5,779 |
| Loma Rica | 2,368 | 2,085 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 129 | 211 |
| Olivehurst | 13,656 | 8,534 | 322 | 399 | 772 | 61 | 2,623 | 945 | 4,994 |
| Plumas Lake | 5,853 | 3,923 | 372 | 73 | 474 | 44 | 451 | 516 | 1,312 |
| Smartsville | 177 | 157 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| Other unincorporated areas | Total Population | White | African American | Native American | Asian | Pacific Islander | other races | two or more races | Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
| All others not CDPs (combined) | 13,551 | 10,862 | 230 | 291 | 533 | 52 | 783 | 800 | 1,883 |
2000 census
As of the census[38] of 2000, 60,219 people, 20,535 households, and 14,805 families resided in the county. The population density was 96 inhabitants per square mile (37/km2). The 22,636 housing units had an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.6% White, 3.2% African American, 2.6% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 10.0% from other races, and 5.9% from two or more races. About 17.4% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Ancestry distribution was 11.2% German, 10.4% American, 7.6% Irish, and 7.5% English according to Census 2000; 78.8% spoke English, 13.2% Spanish, and 4.7% Hmong as their first language.
Of the 20,535 households, 38.1% had children under living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were not families. About 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87, and the average family size was 3.34.
In the county, the age distribution was 31.0% under 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,460, and for a family was $34,103. Males had a median income of $27,845 versus $21,301 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,124. About 16.3% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Higher education is available at Yuba Community College. The county also has a Yuba County Library system with one branch in Marysville.
Yuba County schools have a 16% suspension rate, with 2,257 students receiving suspensions out of 14,027 students enrolled in Yuba County schools.[39]
There is one unified school district covering portions of the county for all grades Kindergarten through 12, Marysville Joint Unified School District, and a section of the county is under the Nevada Joint Union High School District only for high school grades. Additionally, there is one secondary school district, Wheatland Union High School District, and the following elementary school districts: Camptonville Elementary School District, Plumas Lake Elementary School District, and Wheatland Elementary School District.[40]
Communities
Cities
- Marysville (county seat)
- Wheatland
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
Some parts of forbestown
Ghost towns
- Plumas Landing
- Round Tent
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Yuba County.[41]
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda | CDP | 21,654 |
| 2 | Olivehurst | CDP | 16,595 |
| 3 | Marysville (county seat) | City | 12,844 |
| 4 | Plumas Lake | CDP | 8,126 |
| 5 | Wheatland | City | 3,712 |
| 6 | Loma Rica | CDP | 2,409 |
| 7 | Beale Air Force Base | CDP | 1,303 |
| 8 | Challenge-Brownsville | CDP | 1,161 |
| 9 | Dobbins | CDP | 551 |
| 10 | Smartsville | CDP | 185 |
| 11 | Camptonville | CDP | 158 |
See also
Notes
- Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes.
- Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.
- This total comprised 1,132 votes for Progressive Theodore Roosevelt (who was official Republican nominee in California), 186 votes for Socialist Eugene V. Debs and 34 votes for Prohibition Party nominee Eugene W. Chafin.
