Yreka
City in Siskiyou County, California
Yreka is a city in Siskiyou County, California, with 7,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,589 ft (789 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montague, 5.2 miles E.
- 7,807residents (2020 Census)
- 2,589 ftelevation · 789 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.9 km²
- 782 / sq mipopulation density
- 96097ZIP code
About Yreka
Yreka ( wy-REE-kə) is a city in and the county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States, near the Shasta River and about 22 miles south of the state border with Oregon. The city has an area of about 10 square miles (26 km2), most of it land. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,807, reflecting an increase from 7,765 in the 2010 census. Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum, and the Siskiyou County Museum. It was incorporated on April 21, 1857.
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- Median household income
- $43,982
- Median home value
- $263,200
- Median rent
- $987/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Yreka had 7,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 782 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yreka at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7240° N, 122.6316° W |
| ZIP code | 96097 |
| Official website | ci.yreka.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0686944 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yreka
- Montague5.2 mi E
- Grenada8.0 mi SE
- Hornbrook13.0 mi N
- Fort Jones13.4 mi SW
- Gazelle15.7 mi S
- Lake Shastina19.2 mi SE
- Greenview19.4 mi SW
- Edgewood21.1 mi SE
- Etna22.9 mi SW
- Carrick23.6 mi SE
- Weed25.1 mi SE
- Mount Shasta32.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Yreka
What county is Yreka in?
Yreka is in Siskiyou County, California.
What is the population of Yreka, CA?
7,807 people lived in Yreka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yreka, CA?
The ZIP code of Yreka is 96097.
What is the elevation of Yreka?
2,589 feet (789 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yreka?
Montague (5.2 mi), Grenada (8.0 mi), Hornbrook (13.0 mi), Fort Jones (13.4 mi), Gazelle (15.7 mi).
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