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Mojave

California · 5,173 residents · 58.373 sq mi
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Mojave has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,660. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $213,600. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,173
+35%since 2000
from 3,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
+28%since 2009
from 69 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mojave
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.4%(538)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.3%(481)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.4%(537)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(389)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(283)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(653)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(572)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(653)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(617)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.5%(285)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.4%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,660
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,761 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,155
+102%since 2000
from $12,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−9%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,600
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,214
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−7%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mojave on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,291)
Black5.4%(208)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(1,086)
Asian1.9%(73)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(1,444)
Black20.3%(1,051)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(2,442)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other3.8%(197)
Diversity Score
82
+2%since 2009
from 80 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican39%(2,015)
Salvadoran2.5%(128)
Guatemalan0.9%(48)
Peruvian0.6%(29)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(17)
Ancestry
English8.7%(449)
Scottish4.9%(256)
German4.9%(251)
American4.6%(237)
Irish3.7%(189)
Italian2.7%(141)
Norwegian0.8%(41)
Portuguese0.8%(41)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(39)
Hungarian0.5%(28)
Canadian0.5%(26)
Polish0.5%(24)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(21)
Dutch0.3%(13)
Finnish0.2%(12)
Russian0.2%(11)
British0.2%(10)
Austrian0.2%(9)
Arab0.1%(4)
Lebanese0.1%(4)
French0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 67.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 30.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(645)
Married53.5%(846)
Widowed1.3%(21)
Divorced4.3%(68)
Women 15+
Never married41.9%(854)
Married42%(856)
Widowed8.6%(175)
Divorced7.5%(152)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mojave, California?

Mojave, California has about 5,173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mojave, California?

The typical household in Mojave, California earns about $55,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mojave, California expensive?

In Mojave, California, the median home is worth about $213,600, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Mojave, California?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mojave, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mojave, California?

About 25.5% of people in Mojave, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mojave, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mojave, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,410 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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