Marysville
cityMarysville is the county seat of Yuba County, California, situated in the Gold Country region of Northern California, approximately 40 miles north of Sacramento in the Sacramento Valley. Known as the "Gateway to the Gold Fields," Marysville played a significant role during the California Gold Rush as a supply and shipping hub. The city is bordered by the Yuba and Feather Rivers, which converge just southwest of the city. The population in 2020 was 12,844. Marysville's economy is supported by agriculture, tourism, and some industrial development. Key employment sectors include health care, retail trade, and education. The city is working to improve its infrastructure, including upgrades to State Route 70 and the levee system that protects it from flooding. Marysville is known as "California's Oldest 'Little' City" due to its limited growth caused by the levee system built to protect it from floods. The city boasts a rich history, including one of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S. and the Bok Kai Temple, which hosts an annual festival. Ellis Lake, a municipal park designed by John McLaren, provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Marysville, California
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-46170
- Country
- United States
- County
- Yuba County
- Region
- Sacramento Valley
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Total Area
- 3.58 sq mi
- Land Area
- 3.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.152321
- Longitude
- -121.593994
- Climate
- Hot-summer Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
- Notable Features
- Yuba River · Feather River
- Neighboring Areas
- Yuba City · Olivehurst
- Population (2020)
- 12,844
- Est. Population (2024)
- 12,714
- Median Age
- 33.7
- Median Income
- $56,430
- Poverty Rate
- 24.52%
- Owner-Occupied
- 37.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White (61.31%), Two or more races (18.33%), Asian (7.57%), Other race (7.61%), Black or African American (2.81%), Native American (1.94%), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.43%)
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Marysville Joint Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.7%
- Economic Profile
- Agricultural · Tourism · Industrial
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Educational Services
- School Districts
- Marysville Joint Unified School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Yuba College (nearby in Linda)
- Transportation
- State Route 70 · State Route 20 · Yuba-Sutter Transit · Yuba County Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Rideout Memorial Hospital · Yuba County Airport
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Ellis Lake · Beckwourth Riverfront Park · Collins Lake
- Parks & Trails
- Ellis Lake · Bryant Field · Various neighborhood and passive parks
- Founded
- 1850
- Incorporated
- 1851
- Named After
- Mary Murphy Covillaud, a survivor of the Donner Party
- Historical Significance
- Served as a crucial transportation and supply center during the California Gold Rush; home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S.
- Key Events
- Founded as a trading post in 1842 · Became a major supply hub during the Gold Rush · Construction of levees to protect from flooding after hydraulic mining