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Mariposa

California · 1,137 residents · 4.037 sq mi
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Mariposa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,772. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 236 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $270,900. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,137
−17%since 2000
from 1,373 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+36%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9181K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mariposa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,772
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,144 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,111
+39%since 2000
from $22,436 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+25%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+29%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,152)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(80)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(908)
Black3.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(54)
Asian4.2%(48)
Other7.5%(85)
Diversity Score43.9%(499)
Diversity Score
44
+140%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+138%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mariposa, California?

Mariposa, California has about 1,137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mariposa, California?

The typical household in Mariposa, California earns about $40,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mariposa, California expensive?

In Mariposa, California, the median home is worth about $270,900, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa, California?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mariposa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mariposa, California?

About 37.1% of people in Mariposa, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mariposa, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mariposa, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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