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Mad River

California · 361 residents · 35.186 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 97 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $276,900. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−21%since 2019
from 458 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 13 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+2%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
245326408490571201020202024Mad River
2024272
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,721
+17%since 2019
from $17,740 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $233,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
19.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(30)
Diversity Score25.9%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(21)
Asian3%(11)
Other9.1%(33)
Diversity Score38.8%(140)
Diversity Score
39
+49%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 15.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Female
42.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mad River, California?

Mad River, California has about 361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mad River, California expensive?

In Mad River, California, the median home is worth about $276,900.

How educated are people in Mad River, California?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mad River, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mad River, California?

About 43.1% of people in Mad River, California live below the federal poverty line.

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