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Mesa Verde

California · 1,023 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 $36,538. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,400. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,023
−7%vs 2011
vs 1,102 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
238 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 256 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 32.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5227088941K1K201020202024Mesa Verde
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,538
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,867
+11%vs 2011
vs $10,685 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.291 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction41%
US avg: 1.4%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $618 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−40.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(205)
Black2.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(822)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(47)
Diversity Score50.8%(560)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26%(266)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(715)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.4%(35)
Diversity Score55.9%(571)
Diversity Score
56
+10%vs 2011
vs 51 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
43.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+37%vs 2011
vs 16.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
41.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa Verde, California?

Mesa Verde, California has about 1,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesa Verde, California earns about $36,538 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 $94,400, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa Verde, California?

About 2.4% 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 27.9% of people in Mesa Verde, California live below the federal poverty line.

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