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Mendocino

California · 894 residents · 2.257 sq mi
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Mendocino has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $625,000. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
894
+8%since 2000
from 824 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+11%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5166908631K1K2000201020202024Mendocino
2024574
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,287
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,568
+14%since 2000
from $29,348 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.242
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information24%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$549
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.9
+44%since 2000
from 7.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(42)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(138)
Diversity Score
15
+60%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendocino, California?

Mendocino, California has about 894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendocino, California?

The typical household in Mendocino, California earns about $57,287 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 $625,000, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Mendocino, California?

About 47.9% 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 1.5% of people in Mendocino, California live below the federal poverty line.

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