Demographics & People — Yucca Valley, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,744 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 8,888 |
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| Family Households | 5,106 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4577 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,650 |
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| Black or African American | 755 |
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| Asian | 411 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,436 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,500 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,523 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,516 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,170 |
| English | 2,629 |
| German | 2,547 |
| Irish | 2,298 |
| Italian | 1,391 |
| American | 717 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 566 |
Language
| English Only | 16,918 |
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| Spanish | 3,202 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,937 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,680 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,484 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Yucca Valley, California.
