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Mountain Center

California · 63 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Mountain Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,278. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $512,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−5%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 35 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
−11%vs 2011
vs 60.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
025507499201020202024Mountain Center
202445
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,278
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $104,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,575
−58%vs 2011
vs $68,673 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
60.0%
+60.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
+82%vs 2011
vs 0.182 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $512,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+20.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+58.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+4%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(15)
Asian1.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.8%(31)
Diversity Score
49
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−18.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.7%
−18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
67.3%
+18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Center, California?

Mountain Center, California has about 63 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Center, California earns about $100,278 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 $512,500, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Center, California?

About 0.0% 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 60.0% 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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