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Mendocino

California · 932 residents · 2.257 sq mi
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Mendocino has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $478,400. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% 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
932
+13%since 2000
from 824 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
413 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.2
+21%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5166908631K1K2000201020202024Mendocino
2024574
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,083
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,601
+28%since 2000
from $29,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,124
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(782)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(73)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(209)
Diversity Score
22
+132%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendocino, California?

Mendocino, California has about 932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendocino, California?

The typical household in Mendocino, California earns about $59,083 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 $478,400, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Mendocino, California?

About 57.9% 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 0.0% 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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