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Mountain Gate

California · 943 residents · 1.975 sq mi
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Mountain Gate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,006. Population has fallen 27% since 2011, a loss of 350 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2011, reaching $200,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 70% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 205%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
−27%vs 2011
vs 1,293 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
477 / sq mi
−27%vs 2011
vs 655 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+23%vs 2011
vs 37.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6768741K1K1K201020202024Mountain Gate
2024742
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,006
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,821 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,116
+2%vs 2011
vs $10,862 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.472 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,400
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,074 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.8% in 2011
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.1
+226%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,053)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.6%(240)
Diversity Score37.8%(489)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(822)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(49)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other15.6%(147)
Diversity Score42.4%(400)
Diversity Score
42
+12%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 16.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Gate, California?

Mountain Gate, California has about 943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Gate, California earns about $18,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Gate, California expensive?

In Mountain Gate, California, the median home is worth about $200,400, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Gate, California?

About 10.2% 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 61.2% of people in Mountain Gate, California live below the federal poverty line.

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