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Mesa Verde

California · 1,016 residents · 4.301 sq mi
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Mesa Verde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,100. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,016
−1%since 2023
from 1,025 in 2023
2010 – 2024
236 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 238 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.3
+1%since 2023
from 26.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5227088941K1K201020202024Mesa Verde
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,523 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$17,950
+2%since 2023
from $17,578 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.364
+11%since 2023
from 0.328 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$110,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,106
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,074 in 2023
US average: $1,442
60.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
39.2% rent
17.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
87.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
+2%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17%(174)
Black2.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino78.3%(803)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(24)
Diversity Score44.5%(457)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(197)
Black5.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(737)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(23)
Diversity Score54%(549)
54
+21%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−3%since 2023
from 23.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
40.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
21.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
36.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
62.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa Verde, California?

Mesa Verde, California has about 1,016 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesa Verde, California?

The typical household in Mesa Verde, California earns about $51,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesa Verde, California expensive?

In Mesa Verde, California, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa Verde, California?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mesa Verde, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesa Verde, California?

About 19.1% of people in Mesa Verde, 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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