Yreka, CA Demographics

A map of Yreka's Population by Race

Yreka, California had a population of 7,807 in 2020. It was 68.1% White, 0.8% Black, 1.9% Asian, 12.3% Hispanic, 8.5% Native American/Other, and 8.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Yreka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is the 548th 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).

Yreka's White Population

5,314 residents of Yreka identify as White, or 68.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Yreka considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #611 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more White than neighboring Fort Jones (66.3% White). Yreka is less White than neighboring Montague (76.4% White), Grenada (76.4% White), Hornbrook (72.9% White), and Gazelle (82.1% White).

Yreka's Black Population

66 residents of Yreka identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Yreka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more Black than neighboring Montague (0.7% Black), Hornbrook (0% Black), Gazelle (0% Black), and Fort Jones (0.6% Black). Yreka is less Black than neighboring Grenada (1.6% Black).

Yreka's Asian Population

147 residents of Yreka identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Yreka less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #849 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more Asian than neighboring Montague (0.3% Asian), Grenada (1.3% Asian), Hornbrook (0% Asian), Gazelle (1.1% Asian), and Fort Jones (1.3% Asian).

Yreka's Hispanic Population

958 residents of Yreka identify as Hispanic, or 12.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Yreka considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #1140 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more Hispanic than neighboring Montague (11% Hispanic), Grenada (7.6% Hispanic), Hornbrook (7.9% Hispanic), and Gazelle (7.4% Hispanic). Yreka is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Jones (13.2% Hispanic).

Yreka's Native American/Other Population

665 residents of Yreka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Yreka slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #42 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montague (3.8% Native American/Other), Grenada (3.2% Native American/Other), Gazelle (0% Native American/Other), and Fort Jones (5.3% Native American/Other). Yreka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hornbrook (13.2% Native American/Other).

Yreka's Multiracial Population

657 residents of Yreka identify as Multiracial, or 8.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Yreka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Yreka is ranked #102 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Yreka is more Multiracial than neighboring Montague (7.7% Multiracial), and Hornbrook (6% Multiracial). Yreka is less Multiracial than neighboring Grenada (9.9% Multiracial), Gazelle (9.5% Multiracial), and Fort Jones (13.2% Multiracial).

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