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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mesa

California · 214 residents · 3.503 sq mi
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The short version

Mesa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has fallen 26% since 2009, a loss of 75 residents. Median home value is $162,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−26%vs 2009
vs 289 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
46.9
−11%vs 2009
vs 52.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1912613314014712000201020202024Mesa
2024343
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 51.4%(3)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.1%(11)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.4%(18)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.3%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.1%(11)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.1%(28)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5431.3%(67)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.3%(22)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7411.2%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.8%(6)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $56,538 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,376
−17%vs 2009
vs $30,745 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $384,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,250 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 66.7% in 2009
28.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mesa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian8.7%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(177)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(15)
Asian1.9%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(24)
Ancestry
Irish19%(65)
German18.7%(64)
Italian16.3%(56)
British9.6%(33)
English5.2%(18)
American3.5%(12)
Ukrainian2.6%(9)
Portuguese2.3%(8)
Dutch2%(7)
Norwegian1.7%(6)
Scottish1.5%(5)
Swedish1.2%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
French0.9%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest British population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.5% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(18)
Married78.6%(81)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.9%(4)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(23)
Married67%(75)
Widowed4.5%(5)
Divorced8%(9)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa, California?

Mesa, California has about 214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mesa, California?

The typical household in Mesa, California earns about $74,375 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa, California?

About 19.1% 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 2.4% of people in Mesa, 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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