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Mesa

California · 251 residents · 3.503 sq mi
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Mesa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,909. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
+17%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+7%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1912613314014712000201020202024Mesa
2024343
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,909
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,611
+21%since 2000
from $25,376 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services15.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+223%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(26)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other2.4%(6)
Diversity Score32%(80)
Diversity Score
32
+37%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa, California?

Mesa, California has about 251 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesa, California?

The typical household in Mesa, California earns about $55,909 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 $392,900, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa, California?

About 11.1% 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 7.1% of people in Mesa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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