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Mountain Ranch

California · 324 residents · 3.91 sq mi
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Mountain Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,120. Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 1,233 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,100. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−79%since 2000
from 1,557 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+18%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
775169551K2K2000201020202024Mountain Ranch
2024324
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,120
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,311 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,630
+255%since 2000
from $19,594 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.202
−49%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade52.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information47.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−36%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mountain Ranch on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,362)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(79)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(27)
Diversity Score
8
−55%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+34.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
8.6%
−54.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
52.4%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
34.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
71.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Ranch, California?

Mountain Ranch, California has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Ranch, California earns about $163,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Ranch, California expensive?

In Mountain Ranch, California, the median home is worth about $464,100.

How educated are people in Mountain Ranch, California?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Ranch, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Ranch, California?

About 9.9% of people in Mountain Ranch, California live below the federal poverty line.

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