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Yolo County, California
Yolo County, California. Yolo County had 224,410 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 17 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 53 census tracts. GEOID 06113.
Yolo County is one of the 4 counties of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
224,410
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 216,403 · ACS 2020-2024: 220,564
Median household income
$91,752
±$3,365 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$620,700
±$8,741 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,857
±$42 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Yolo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 216,403 residents in Yolo County. The Census Bureau estimates 224,410 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 220,564 over 1,013 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yolo County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 220,564 | 39,287,377 | +3,212 |
| Households | 76,693±669 | 13,548,091 | +2,397 |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.02 | 2.84 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 82,447±113 | 14,644,735 | +4,500 |
Yolo County's population since 2000
From 168,660 in 2000 to 224,410 in 2025: up 33.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Yolo County?
Yolo County holds 17 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Davis with 66,110 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Davis | 66,850 | $90,045 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 61,032 | $90,180 |
| West Sacramento | 53,915 | $93,188 |
| University of California-Davis | 8,525 | $18,631 |
| Winters | 7,115 | $122,951 |
| Esparto | 3,572 | $102,986 |
| Monument Hills | 1,702 | $218,333 |
| DunniganGEOID 0620228 | 1,382 | $29,193 |
| Knights LandingGEOID 0638800 | 1,117 | $49,458 |
| El MaceroGEOID 0622104 | 1,074 | $227,500 |
| MadisonGEOID 0645064 | 581 | not published |
| YoloGEOID 0686804 | 425 | not published |
| ClarksburgGEOID 0613784 | 402 | not published |
| GuindaGEOID 0631540 | 245 | $180,515 |
| RumseyGEOID 0663302 | 91 | not published |
| TancredGEOID 0677860 | 89 | $135,833 |
| BrooksGEOID 0608506 | 31 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yolo County?
The median resident of Yolo County is 32.1 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.4%. 21.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yolo County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1±0.2 | 37.9 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.4% | 40.2% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.8%±0.3 pts | 33.8% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.9%±0.4 pts | 15.3% | +1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.0%±0.9 pts | 27.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.3%±1.1 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±0.8 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.8%±1.2 pts | 37.1% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.7%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yolo County earn?
Half of Yolo County's 76,693 households earn less than $91,752 a year (±$3,365), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $86,429 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,323 after inflation. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yolo County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,752±$3,365 | $99,122 | +$5,323 |
| Mean household income | $123,254±$2,933 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,733±$1,073 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±1.0 pts | 12.0% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.4 pts | 15.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±1.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±0.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yolo County?
Owners occupy 54.3% of Yolo County's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $620,700 by its owner (±$8,741). The median renter pays $1,857 a month including utilities, and 51.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yolo County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $620,700±$8,741 | $734,700 | +$97,778 |
| Median gross rent | $1,857±$42 | $2,036 | +$228 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.4%±2.3 pts | 46.0% | +6.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,731±$47 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3%±1.3 pts | 55.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Housing units | 82,447±113 | 14,644,735 | +4,500 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.8%±1.1 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yolo County building?
Builders took permits for 397 new housing units across Yolo County in 2025 (280 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yolo County get to work?
61.7% of Yolo County's workers drive alone and 18.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Yolo County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.7%±1.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.1%±1.2 pts | 17.2% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±0.7 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Yolo County's census tracts?
Yolo County is divided into 53 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,081 (Tract 105.01) to $189,043 (Tract 112.07).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yolo County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 58 |
| Median household income | 25th of 58 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 58 |
| Median age | 56th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Yolo County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.