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Mountain Center

California · 45 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Mountain Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 72.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−10%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 27 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
025507499201020202024Mountain Center
202445
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,977 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,398
+2%since 2023
from $41,504 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
+1%since 2023
from 0.301 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information75%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Female
44.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
62.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Center, California?

Mountain Center, California has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Center, California?

The typical household in Mountain Center, California earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Center, California expensive?

In Mountain Center, California, the median home is worth about $446,200.

How educated are people in Mountain Center, California?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Center, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Center, California?

About 0.0% of people in Mountain Center, 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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