Yuba County, California

Yuba County is a place in north-central Central Valley, California, in the United States. As counted in the 2020 U.S. census, the county had a population of 81,575 people. It is part of the larger Yuba City area, which itself is included in the bigger Sacramento–Roseville region.

The county sits along the Feather River, and its main city, called the county seat, is Marysville. Yuba County has a rich history and is an important part of California's Central Valley.

History

Yuba County was one of California’s original counties, created in 1850 when California became a state. Over time, parts of its land were given to other counties: Placer County in 1851, Nevada County in 1851, and Sierra County in 1852.

The county was named after the Yuba River. Captain John Sutter chose this name because of a village called Yubu, Yupu, or Juba near where the Yuba and Feather Rivers meet. General Mariano Vallejo said the river was named Uba in 1824 by explorers who found many wild grapes growing along its banks.

Geography

Yuba County is a small county in California, covering 644 square miles (1,670 km²). A tiny part of it, about 12 square miles (31 km²), is covered by water. The county is located near the Sierra Nevada mountains, which helps create places for hydroelectric power.

Most people in Yuba County live on the valley floor west of the mountains, where the county seat, Marysville, is located. This area is great for farming, with many fruit orchards, rice fields, and cattle ranches.

Yuba County is very rich in nature, with many different plants growing there. It is one of the most biologically diverse places in the United States. The county includes parts of the Plumas National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest, offering forests, grasslands, and meadows.

The county shares borders with several other 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 section shows the number of reported incidents and the rate per 1,000 people for different types of offenses.

Cities by population and crime rates

Politics

Yuba County tends to vote for Republican candidates in big elections like for president and for representatives in Congress. The last time a Democratic candidate won there was in 1976, when Jimmy Carter was elected president.

The county is split between two areas for choosing representatives in the United States House of Representatives. One area is currently without a representative, and the other is represented by an Independent named Kevin Kiley.

In the California State Legislature, Yuba County is part of two districts. One is represented by Republican Megan Dahle, and the other by Republican James Gallagher.

Transportation

Yuba County has several important roads that help people travel, including State Route 20, State Route 49, State Route 65, and State Route 70.

There is a local bus service called Yuba Sutter Transit that helps people get around and even travel to downtown Sacramento. Greyhound buses also stop in Marysville. For air travel, there is the Yuba County Airport, which is 3 miles south of Marysville and used for general flying. There is also Brownsville Aero Pines Airport near Brownsville.

Demographics

2020 census

According to the 2020 census, Yuba County had a population of 81,575 people. The average age was 34.3 years, with 27% of residents being younger than 18 and 13% being 65 or older. The county's population included 57% 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% from other races, and 14% from two or more races. About 29% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Most people, around 71%, lived in urban areas, while the rest lived in rural parts of the county. There were over 27,000 homes, with nearly 40% having children under 18. About 62% of homes were owned by the people living there.

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 72,155 people in Yuba County. The racial makeup was 68% White, 3% Black or African American, 2% Native American, 7% Asian, less than 1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 12% from other races, and 7% from two or more races. About 25% of residents were Hispanic or Latino.

2000 census

In the year 2000, the census recorded 60,219 people living in Yuba County. The population density was 96 people per square mile (37/km²). The racial makeup was 71% White, 3% Black or African American, 3% Native American, 8% Asian, less than 1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 10% from other races, and 6% from two or more races. About 17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.

Most families spoke English at home, with some speaking Spanish or Hmong. Many households included children, and the average family had about three people. The median income for a family was $34,103, and about 21% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Education

Yuba County offers higher education at Yuba Community College. The county also has a Yuba County Library with a branch in Marysville.

The county has several school districts. Most of the county is covered by the Marysville Joint Unified School District for all grades from Kindergarten through 12. Some parts of the county are served by the Nevada Joint Union High School District for high school grades only. There are also several elementary school districts, including Plumas Lake Elementary School District.

Communities

Yuba County has several cities and places where people live. The main city is Marysville, which is also the county seat. Another city is Wheatland.

There are also many smaller places called census-designated places, such as Beale Air Force Base, Camptonville, and Linda. Other smaller communities include Arboga, Browns Valley, and Frenchtown.

Some old places, known as ghost towns, used to exist in the county, like Plumas Landing and Round Tent.