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CITY · 2010 ACS

Mojave

California · 4,238 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 $26,492. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% 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 $118,300. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,238
+10%since 2000
from 3,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
31.0
−4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mojave
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 510%(424)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.4%(314)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.9%(335)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 199%(380)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248.4%(354)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.1%(470)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411%(468)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.3%(607)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.5%(445)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.6%(279)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.7%(113)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.2%(49)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,492
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,761 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,929
+28%since 2000
from $12,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+9%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,843)
Black14.2%(603)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(1,592)
Asian1%(44)
Other5.3%(223)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican34%(1,237)
Guatemalan3.2%(115)
Salvadoran0.9%(33)
Honduran0.3%(10)
Spaniard0.2%(9)
Ancestry
German8.3%(300)
Irish6.6%(240)
American3.7%(135)
English3.5%(127)
Norwegian3.3%(120)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(78)
Polish1.7%(62)
French1.5%(56)
Italian1.5%(56)
Dutch1.2%(43)
Lithuanian0.7%(24)
Swedish0.6%(23)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(20)
Romanian0.3%(12)
Scottish0.3%(11)
Slovak0.3%(11)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mojave, California?

The typical household in Mojave, California earns about $26,492 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Mojave, California?

About 4.7% 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 42.5% 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 475 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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