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Yreka city, CA

ZIP 96097 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 96097

96097 has a population of 10,220 with a median age of 41.3 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.3%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.5%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
24.9%+53% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.0%-19% vs US avg
x
High school
26.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
44.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+84% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.3%+405% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 96097

Poverty Rate
20.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.1%+84% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.3%+82% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.3%+405% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,220
Median age41.3
Poverty rate20.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.3%
Hispanic12.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born17.1%