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CITY · 2020 ACS

Mather

California · 4,698 residents · 10.025 sq mi
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Mather is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $397,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
4,698
+10%since 2019
from 4,272 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
469 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 426 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024Mather
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,643
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,976 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,931
+2%since 2019
from $35,175 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $360,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,730
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,578 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−3%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(2,316)
Black7.8%(335)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(589)
Asian13.4%(574)
Other10.7%(458)
Diversity Score81.4%(3,478)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(2,214)
Black7.6%(356)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(937)
Asian14.3%(673)
Other8.9%(417)
Diversity Score86.4%(4,057)
Diversity Score
86
+6%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 26.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
15.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mather, California?

Mather, California has about 4,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mather, California?

The typical household in Mather, California earns about $99,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mather, California expensive?

In Mather, California, the median home is worth about $397,000, and the typical rent is about $1,730 a month.

How educated are people in Mather, California?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mather, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mather, California?

About 8.5% of people in Mather, California live below the federal poverty line.

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