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Mojave

California · 4,699 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 $34,450. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,400. At a median age of 32.3, 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,699
+22%since 2000
from 3,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mojave
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,450
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,710
+50%since 2000
from $12,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
60.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,291)
Black5.4%(208)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(1,086)
Asian1.9%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(2,474)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(1,430)
Black19.6%(923)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(2,000)
Asian1.5%(71)
Other4.7%(223)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,983)
Diversity Score
85
+31%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mojave, California?

Mojave, California has about 4,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mojave, California?

The typical household in Mojave, California earns about $34,450 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 $118,400, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Mojave, California?

About 5.6% 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 29.6% 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 936 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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