Demographics & People — Yreka, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,832 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,800 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 3,350 |
| Family Households | 1,697 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2727 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,466 |
| Black or African American | 138 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,071 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,403 |
| Other groups | 1,900 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,326 |
| Irish | 1,240 |
| English | 1,196 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,190 |
| German | 1,063 |
| Portuguese | 503 |
| European | 266 |
| Swedish | 182 |
Language
| English Only | 6,862 |
| Spanish | 483 |
| Population 5+ | 7,430 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 597 |
| Population 18+ | 5,714 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Yreka, California.