County of Yuba
County
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Location in the state of California
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySutter County
CSASacramento–Arden-Arcade–Yuba City
IncorporatedFebruary 18, 1850[1]
Named forYuba River
County seatMarysville
Largest communityLinda (population)
Loma Rica (area)
Marysville (incorporated)
Government
 • TypeCouncil–Administrator
 • Chair[2]Randy Fletcher
 • Vice Chair[2]Andy Vasquez
 • Board of Supervisors
Supervisors[2]
  • Andy Vasquez Jr.
  • Don Blaser
  • Seth Fuhrer
  • Gary Bradford
  • Jon Messick
 • County AdministratorKevin Mallen
Area
 • Total644 sq mi (1,670 km2)
 • Land632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)
Highest elevation
[3]
4,828 ft (1,472 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total81,575
 • Density130/sq mi (49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Congressional districts1st, 3rd
Websitewww.co.yuba.ca.us

Yuba County (/ˈjuːbə/ ⓘ; Maidu: Yubu)[4][5] is located in north-central Central Valley, California, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, its population was 81,575.[6] 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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

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),[10] and 2,772 total species verifiably observed.[11] Flowering plant species include the yellow mariposa lily (Calochortus luteus).[12]

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

Crime

This 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[17]
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 split between California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa, and California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Republican Kevin Kiley.

In the California State Legislature, the county is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Democrat Marie Alvarado-Gil,[18] and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18509,673—
186013,66841.3%
187010,851−20.6%
188011,2844.0%
18909,636−14.6%
19008,620−10.5%
191010,04216.5%
192010,3753.3%
193011,3319.2%
194017,03450.3%
195024,42043.4%
196033,85938.7%
197044,73632.1%
198049,73311.2%
199058,22817.1%
200060,2193.4%
201072,15519.8%
202081,57513.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[19]
1790-1960[20] 1900-1990[21]
1990-2000[22] 2010[23] 2020[24]

2020 census

Yuba County, California - Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[23] Pop 2020[24] % 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/multiracial (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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 18,051 persons (25.0%).[31]

2000

As of the census[32] 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.[33]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Yuba County.[34]

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 Linda CDP 17,773
2 Olivehurst CDP 13,656
3 Marysville (county seat) 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

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

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