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County of Yuba
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Location in the state of California
Country United States
State California
Region Sacramento Valley
CSA Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Yuba City
Incorporated February 18, 1850[1]
Named for Yuba River
County seat Marysville
Largest community Linda
Marysville (incorporated)
Area
 • Total 644 sq mi (1,670 km2)
 • Land 632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water 12 sq mi (30 km2)
Highest elevation[2] 4,828 ft (1,472 m)
Population (2020)
 • Total 81,575
 • Density 130/sq mi (49/km2)
Time zone Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Website co.yuba.ca.us

Yuba County ( /ˈjbə/; Maidu: Yubu)[3][4] is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 81,575.[5] The county seat is Marysville.[6] Yuba County is included in the Yuba City, California Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the SacramentoRoseville, California Combined Statistical Area. The county is in the Central Valley region along the Feather River.

Despite its name and proximity, Yuba City is in neighboring Sutter County, not Yuba County.

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) which 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 632 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (1.9%) is water.[7] 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. There is a great deal of agriculture business in this part of the county, especially fruit orchards, rice fields, and cattle grazing.[8]

Ecology[]

Studies by the Biota of North America Program suggest Yuba is the most biodiverse county in the contiguous United States, with 1,968 native vascular plant species per 10,000 square kilometres (3,860 sq mi),[9] a figure that shades the most species-rich parts of Florida. The county exhibits a considerable diversity of flowering plant species, among them the yellow mariposa lily, Calochortus luteus.[10]

National protected areas in Yuba County include parts of the Plumas National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest. The county also has extensive natural areas consisting of forestation, grassland, riparian area, grassland and other habitats.

Adjacent counties[]

Crime[]

The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense.

Cities by population and crime rates[]

Politics[]

Voter registration statistics[]

Cities by population and voter registration[]

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.

United States presidential election results for Yuba County, California[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 17,676 59.32% 11,230 37.69% 890 2.99%
2016 13,170 57.27% 7,910 34.39% 1,918 8.34%
2012 11,275 57.06% 7,711 39.02% 775 3.92%
2008 12,007 56.10% 8,866 41.43% 528 2.47%
2004 12,076 67.00% 5,687 31.55% 261 1.45%
2000 9,838 61.00% 5,546 34.39% 743 4.61%
1996 7,971 51.53% 5,789 37.42% 1,710 11.05%
1992 7,333 43.40% 5,785 34.24% 3,777 22.36%
1988 8,937 61.37% 5,444 37.38% 182 1.25%
1984 9,780 63.52% 5,339 34.68% 278 1.81%
1980 7,942 56.28% 4,896 34.70% 1,273 9.02%
1976 5,496 44.74% 6,451 52.51% 338 2.75%
1972 6,623 56.95% 4,435 38.13% 572 4.92%
1968 5,371 48.17% 4,461 40.01% 1,318 11.82%
1964 4,964 42.29% 6,766 57.64% 9 0.08%
1960 5,293 51.72% 4,882 47.71% 58 0.57%
1956 4,782 55.76% 3,767 43.92% 27 0.31%
1952 5,840 60.42% 3,762 38.92% 63 0.65%
1948 3,403 46.85% 3,608 49.68% 252 3.47%
1944 2,379 42.14% 3,254 57.63% 13 0.23%
1940 2,471 34.24% 4,660 64.57% 86 1.19%
1936 1,332 23.95% 4,125 74.18% 104 1.87%
1932 1,176 26.17% 3,138 69.84% 179 3.98%
1928 2,022 50.02% 1,990 49.23% 30 0.74%
1924 1,735 45.88% 426 11.26% 1,621 42.86%
1920 2,012 70.70% 696 24.46% 138 4.85%
1916 1,530 42.10% 1,980 54.49% 124 3.41%
1912 17 0.65% 1,242 47.57% 1,352 51.78%
1908 1,270 55.24% 902 39.23% 127 5.52%
1904 1,235 63.37% 633 32.48% 81 4.16%
1900 1,179 54.08% 971 44.54% 30 1.38%
1896 1,204 53.82% 991 44.30% 42 1.88%
1892 1,079 45.41% 1,198 50.42% 99 4.17%
1888 1,130 46.37% 1,170 48.01% 137 5.62%
1884 1,214 52.55% 1,047 45.32% 49 2.12%
1880 1,165 49.43% 1,185 50.28% 7 0.30%



In the United States House of Representatives, Yuba County is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat   John Garamendi.[16]

In the California State Legislature, the county is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican   Jim Nielsen,[17] and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican   James Gallagher.

Transportation[]

Major highways[]

  • California 20 State Route 20
  • California 49 State Route 49
  • California 65 State Route 65
  • California 70 State Route 70

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 three miles (5 km) south of Marysville. It is a general aviation airport.

Brownsville Aero Pines Airport is off La Porte Rd in Brownsville.

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
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%
U.S. Decennial Census[18]
1790-1960[19] 1900-1990[20]
1990-2000[21] 2010[22] 2020[23]

2020 census[]

Yuba County, California - Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[22] Pop 2020[23] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 42,416 41,750 58.78% 51.18%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2,122 2,831 2.94% 3.47%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1,260 1,034 1.75% 1.27%
Asian alone (NH) 4,710 5,583 6.53% 6.84%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 270 372 0.37% 0.46%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 102 459 0.14% 0.56%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 3,224 6,026 4.47% 7.39%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18,051 23,520 25.02% 28.83%
Total 72,155 81,575 100.00% 100.00%

Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

2011[]

Places by population, race, and income[]

2010[]

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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18,051 persons (25.0%).[30]

2000[]

As of the census[31] of 2000, there were 60,219 people, 20,535 households, and 14,805 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile (37/km2). There were 22,636 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.6% White, 3.2% Black or 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. 17.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.2% were of German, 10.4% American, 7.6% Irish and 7.5% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 78.8% spoke English, 13.2% Spanish and 4.7% Hmong as their first language.

There were 20,535 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 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 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,460, and the median income 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.[32]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Census-designated places[]

  • Beale Air Force Base
  • Camptonville
  • Challenge-Brownsville
  • Dobbins
  • Linda
  • Loma Rica
  • Olivehurst
  • Plumas Lake
  • Smartsville

Other unincorporated communities[]

  • Arboga
  • Binney Junction
  • Browns Valley
  • Eagleville
  • East Arboga
  • Frenchtown
  • Greenville
  • Hammonton
  • Horstville
  • Oak Valley
  • Oregon House
  • Rackerby
  • Sicard Flat
  • Strawberry Valley
  • Timbuctoo
  • Waldo Junction
  • Woodleaf

Ghost towns[]

  • Condemned Bar
  • Plumas Landing
  • Round Tent

Population ranking[]

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Yuba County.[33]

county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 Linda CDP 17,773
2 Olivehurst CDP 13,656
3 Marysville City 12,072
4 Plumas Lake CDP 5,853
5 Wheatland City 3,456
6 Loma Rica CDP 2,368
7 Beale Air Force Base CDP 1,319
8 Challenge-Brownsville CDP 1,148
9 Dobbins CDP 624
10 Smartsville CDP 177
11 Camptonville CDP 158

See also[]

  • Hiking trails in Yuba County
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Yuba County, California
  • Yuba County Five

Notes[]

  1. ^ Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes.
  2. ^ a b Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.
  3. ^ Other = Some other race + Two or more races
  4. ^ Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native

References[]

Specific
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  2. ^ "Yuba County High Point". Peakbagger.com. http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=2547. 
  3. ^ Sutter County Museum - Sutter County Historical Society News Bulletin (Vol. XXXV No. 1)
  4. ^ 1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning
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  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  8. ^ Caroline M. Olney. 1902
  9. ^ Biota of North America Program; County-centered estimates of the number of native species per 10000 km2 (data 2011)
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