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Mesa Verde

California · 766 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 $41,576. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 147 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,000. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
−16%since 2019
from 913 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 212 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5227088941K1K201020202024Mesa Verde
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,576
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,397
+21%since 2019
from $15,165 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−29%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.9%(766)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score34.2%(312)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(184)
Black2.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino70.5%(540)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score55%(421)
Diversity Score
55
+61%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−1%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
50.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
30.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa Verde, California?

Mesa Verde, California has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesa Verde, California earns about $41,576 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 $49,000.

How educated are people in Mesa Verde, California?

About 1.2% 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 35.0% of people in Mesa Verde, California live below the federal poverty line.

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