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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mendocino

California · 824 residents · 2.257 sq mi
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Mendocino has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,107. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 328 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $333,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

824
−28%vs 2009
vs 1,152 in 2009
2000 – 2024
365 / sq mi
−28%vs 2009
vs 510 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
50.7
−16%vs 2009
vs 60.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
5166908631K1K2000201020202024Mendocino
2024574
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,107
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $65,417 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$29,348
−10%vs 2009
vs $32,479 in 2009
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+6.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$333,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $572,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2023
$555
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $603 in 2009
US average: $602
62.5%
−27.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 89.9% in 2009
37.5% rent
7.6
−13%vs 2009
vs 8.7 in 2009
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(40)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score10%(116)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian1.1%(9)
Diversity Score9.7%(80)
10
−4%vs 2009
vs 10 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.4%
−10.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 50.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
15.5%
−11.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mendocino, California?

Mendocino, California has about 824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mendocino, California?

The typical household in Mendocino, California earns about $44,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendocino, California expensive?

In Mendocino, California, the median home is worth about $333,800, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Mendocino, California?

About 40.4% 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 13.3% of people in Mendocino, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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