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Mountain Gate

California · 742 residents · 1.975 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $210,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
−3%since 2023
from 763 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 386 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
−5%since 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6768741K1K1K201020202024Mountain Gate
2024742
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,759
+43%since 2023
from $21,488 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+2%since 2023
from 0.443 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,454
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,433 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(54)
Diversity Score16.4%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(667)
Black4.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(43)
Diversity Score23.3%(173)
Diversity Score
23
+42%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
46.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−5.4 ptssince 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 Gate, California?

Mountain Gate, California has about 742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mountain Gate, California expensive?

In Mountain Gate, California, the median home is worth about $210,000, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Gate, California?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Gate, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Gate, California?

About 21.4% of people in Mountain Gate, California live below the federal poverty line.

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