Yorba Linda, CA Demographics

A map of Yorba Linda's Population by Race

Yorba Linda, California had a population of 68,336 in 2020. It was 52.7% White, 1.2% Black, 22.8% Asian, 18.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Yorba Linda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is the 136th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Yorba Linda's White Population

36,022 residents of Yorba Linda identify as White, or 52.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Yorba Linda larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #900 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more White than neighboring Chino Hills (23.5% White), Placentia (36.6% White), Orange (39.5% White), and Anaheim (22.6% White). Yorba Linda is less White than neighboring Villa Park (62.3% White).

Yorba Linda's Black Population

786 residents of Yorba Linda identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Yorba Linda roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more Black than neighboring Villa Park (0.8% Black). Yorba Linda is less Black than neighboring Chino Hills (4% Black), Placentia (1.8% Black), Orange (1.6% Black), and Anaheim (2.4% Black).

Yorba Linda's Asian Population

15,570 residents of Yorba Linda identify as Asian, or 22.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Yorba Linda slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #112 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more Asian than neighboring Villa Park (19.1% Asian), Placentia (19.2% Asian), Orange (12.9% Asian), and Anaheim (17.5% Asian). Yorba Linda is less Asian than neighboring Chino Hills (40.1% Asian).

Yorba Linda's Hispanic Population

12,269 residents of Yorba Linda identify as Hispanic, or 18.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Yorba Linda considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #929 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more Hispanic than neighboring Villa Park (12.4% Hispanic). Yorba Linda is less Hispanic than neighboring Chino Hills (28.2% Hispanic), Placentia (38% Hispanic), Orange (41.2% Hispanic), and Anaheim (53.8% Hispanic).

Yorba Linda's Native American/Other Population

537 residents of Yorba Linda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Yorba Linda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Yorba Linda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orange (0.9% Native American/Other), and Anaheim (1% Native American/Other).

Yorba Linda's Multiracial Population

3,152 residents of Yorba Linda identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Yorba Linda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yorba Linda is ranked #810 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Yorba Linda is more Multiracial than neighboring Chino Hills (3.4% Multiracial), Placentia (3.6% Multiracial), Orange (3.9% Multiracial), and Anaheim (2.7% Multiracial). Yorba Linda is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Park (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.