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Linda, CA

Census-designated place in Yuba County, California.

Population

23,871

Land area

8.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,780

ZIP codes

0

Linda and its ZIP codes

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Linda at a glance

  • Linda is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • It is the 313th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • Households here earn a median of $72,776 a year, 27% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,700 (49% below California) and median rent is $1,211 a month.

Local data for Linda, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Linda, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,776

Poverty rate

17.2%

Median home value

$371,700

Median rent

$1,211/mo

Homeownership

56.0%

Bachelor's or higher

15.9%

Median age

30.4

Average commute

30.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,815), Hmong Americans (1,936), German Americans (1,533).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuba County. PPP loans are for Linda.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,781

20,975 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,741

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$467M

FY 2026, $5,725 per person

Yuba County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Linda, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.0%
  • Carpooled12.9%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Linda, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

36

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,271

4.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 38°F

20.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Linda, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.9%

U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

Cities near Linda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OlivehurstCensus-designated place2.8 mi8.4
MarysvilleCity3.4 mi3.5
Yuba CityCity5.5 mi16.6
Beale AFBCensus-designated place9.9 mi10.1
Plumas LakeCensus-designated place10 mi11.8
WheatlandCity10 mi8.1
SutterCensus-designated place11 mi3
Rio OsoCensus-designated place12 mi6.5
Live OakCity13 mi3.1
TrowbridgeCensus-designated place14 mi6.8
SheridanCensus-designated place14 mi25.5
SmartsvilleCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
East NicolausCensus-designated place15 mi4.6
HoncutCensus-designated place15 mi4.2
NicolausCensus-designated place15 mi3.1
Loma RicaCensus-designated place16 mi18.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Linda, CA in?
Linda is in Yuba County, California.
What is the population of Linda, CA?
About 23,871 people live in Linda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Linda?
Nearby places include Olivehurst (2.8 mi), Marysville (3.4 mi), Yuba City (5.5 mi), Beale AFB (9.9 mi), Plumas Lake (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023