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Mendocino

California · 574 residents · 2.257 sq mi
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Mendocino has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 69.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
−30%since 2000
from 824 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−50%since 2009
from 510 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
69.2
+36%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5166908631K1K2000201020202024Mendocino
2024574
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.6%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(42)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.3%(19)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(46)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543%(17)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 641%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7455.4%(318)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.8%(79)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,044
+81%since 2000
from $29,348 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+43%since 2010
from 0.242 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food34.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.1%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(72)
Asian1.9%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
32
+214%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(65)
Guatemalan1.2%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese1.9%(11)
Ancestry
Irish23%(132)
German16.9%(97)
English15.9%(91)
French9.1%(52)
Danish8%(46)
Swiss8%(46)
Norwegian6.8%(39)
American4.9%(28)
Hungarian3.3%(19)
Italian3.3%(19)
Scottish2.4%(14)
Russian2.3%(13)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Czech0.9%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.1 min
+565%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.9%(135)
Married42.2%(136)
Widowed12.1%(39)
Divorced3.7%(12)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(57)
Married56.8%(138)
Widowed9.1%(22)
Divorced10.7%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendocino, California?

Mendocino, California has about 574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendocino, California?

The typical household in Mendocino, California earns about $80,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mendocino, California?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mendocino, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendocino, California?

About 0.0% of people in Mendocino, California live below the federal poverty line.

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