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Mariposa

California · 1,526 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 $28,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $302,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,526
+11%since 2000
from 1,373 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+16%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9181K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mariposa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,906
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,898
+20%since 2000
from $22,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,900
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
10.5
+103%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,123)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(208)
Asian1.8%(27)
Other7.1%(108)
Diversity Score49.3%(753)
Diversity Score
49
+170%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mariposa, California?

Mariposa, California has about 1,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mariposa, California?

The typical household in Mariposa, California earns about $28,906 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 $302,900, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa, California?

About 23.6% 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 20.8% 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 403 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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