Ukiah is a city located in Mendocino County California. Ukiah has a 2024 population of 15,911. It is also the county seat of Mendocino County. Ukiah is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Ukiah is $89,796 with a poverty rate of 16.28%. The median age in Ukiah is 39.3 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ukiah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,759 | 65.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,698 | 16.43% |
| Other race | 1,831 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 630 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 243 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,067 | 2.6 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 2,877 | 1.29 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 1,853 | 3.77 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 1,165 | 3.61 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
| Male | 172 | 4.97 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 718 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,275 | 11.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,367 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,267 | 11.03% |
| High School Graduate | 2,705 | 23.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,072 | 9.33% |
| Some College | 3,084 | 26.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,641 | 7,277 | 2,068 |
| Hispanic | 2,738 | 1,493 | 313 |
| Other Race | 1,204 | 383 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 1,056 | 784 | 197 |
| Asian | 546 | 425 | 147 |
| Native American | 213 | 172 | 15 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 5 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,650 | $62,000 | $71,050 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,736 | $82,128 | $65,833 |
| High School Graduate | $41,881 | $57,083 | $32,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,461 | $35,968 | $20,363 |
| Overall | $45,353 | $48,294 | $41,308 |
| Some College | $44,481 | $44,716 | $41,917 |
$45,353
Average Earnings
$48,294
Average Male
$41,308
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.88% of Ukiah residents speak only English, while 26.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,900 | 1,317 | 26.88% |
| White | 9,369 | 1,166 | 12.45% |
| Multiple | 2,549 | 797 | 31.27% |
| Other | 1,764 | 320 | 18.14% |
| Native | 227 | 85 | 37.44% |
| Black | 219 | 4 | 1.83% |
16.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.41%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ukiah is Native, with 37.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ukiah is Black, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.35% |
| High School | 24.11% |
| Some College | 14.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.56% |
| Female Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,457 | $119,190 |
| Households | $67,122 | $89,796 |
| Married Families | $127,153 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,079 | $52,506 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,002
Number of Veterans
983
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 500 |
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 335 |
| 65 to 74 | 314 |
| 55 to 64 | 175 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 10.11% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.5% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.76%
Born in Ukiah
86.66%
Native Born
13.34%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
86.66% of Ukiah residents were born in the United States, with 68.76% having been born in California. 6.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,109 | -161 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 15,270 | -160 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 15,430 | -160 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 15,590 | -161 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 15,751 | -160 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 15,911 | -161 | -1% |
| 2023 | 16,072 | -223 | -1.37% |
| 2022 | 16,295 | -285 | -1.72% |
| 2021 | 16,580 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 16,553 | 549 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 16,004 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 16,090 | 135 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 15,955 | 110 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 15,845 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 15,826 | -33 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 15,859 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,843 | -67 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 15,910 | 22 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 15,888 | -131 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 16,019 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,497 | 898 | 6.15% |
| 1990 | 14,599 | 2,564 | 21.3% |
| 1980 | 12,035 | 1,940 | 19.22% |
| 1970 | 10,095 | 195 | 1.97% |
| 1960 | 9,900 | 3,780 | 61.76% |
| 1950 | 6,120 | 2,389 | 64.03% |
| 1940 | 3,731 | 607 | 19.43% |
| 1930 | 3,124 | 819 | 35.53% |
| 1920 | 2,305 | 169 | 7.91% |
| 1910 | 2,136 | 286 | 15.46% |
| 1900 | 1,850 | 223 | 13.71% |
| 1890 | 1,627 | 694 | 74.38% |
| 1880 | 933 | -14,176 | -93.82% |