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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mountain Mesa

California · 1,194 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Mountain Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,241. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $95,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,194
+67%vs 2000
vs 716 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,377 / sq mi
+67%vs 2000
vs 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 51.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3606429251K1K1990201020202024Mountain Mesa
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,241
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,425
−10%vs 2000
vs $13,759 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−24.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$604
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $775 in 2000
US average: $450
84.9%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
15.1% rent
4.3
+9%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(663)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(72)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,164)
Black1.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(14)
Diversity Score13.8%(165)
14
+37%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mountain Mesa, California?

Mountain Mesa, California has about 1,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mountain Mesa, California earns about $22,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Mesa, California expensive?

In Mountain Mesa, California, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Mesa, California?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Mesa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Mesa, California?

About 3.5% of people in Mountain Mesa, 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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