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Mesa

California · 343 residents · 3.503 sq mi
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Mesa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $620,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
+60%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+15%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1912613314014712000201020202024Mesa
2024343
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,333
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,982
+109%since 2000
from $25,376 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−4%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,800
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+131%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(177)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(15)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(14)
Diversity Score25.3%(87)
Diversity Score
25
+9%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa, California?

Mesa, California has about 343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesa, California?

The typical household in Mesa, California earns about $123,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesa, California expensive?

In Mesa, California, the median home is worth about $620,800.

How educated are people in Mesa, California?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mesa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesa, California?

About 9.3% of people in Mesa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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