CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mountain View

California · 2,468 residents · 0.287 sq mi

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Mountain View is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,986. Population has declined 7% since 2009. Median home value is $160,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 49%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,468

−7%vs 2009

vs 2,656 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Population density

8,599 / sq mi

−7%vs 2009

vs 9,254 / sq mi in 2009

US average: 242

Median age

34.7

−7%vs 2009

vs 37.5 in 2009

US average: 35.2

Population, 2000 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$51,986

+13%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $57,069 in 2009

US average: $42,589

2000 – 2024

Per capita income

$26,071

−1%vs 2009

vs $26,403 in 2009

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.5%

+0.5 ptsvs 2009

vs 8.0% in 2009

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$160,800

−49%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $395,600 in 2009

US average: $120,530

2000 – 2024

Median gross rent

$914

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $1,155 in 2009

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

62.7%

+2.4 ptsvs 2009

vs 60.2% in 2009

37.3% rent

Afford Score

3.1

−55%vs 2009

vs 6.9 in 2009

2000 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009

White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,957)

Black1.1%(28)

Hispanic / Latino19.3%(512)

Asian1.8%(48)

Diversity Score52.2%(1,387)

2000

White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,897)

Black1.9%(47)

Hispanic / Latino14.5%(358)

Asian1.7%(42)

Diversity Score40.1%(990)

Diversity Score

−23%vs 2009

vs 52 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.3%

+4.0 ptsvs 2009

vs 13.3% in 2009

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.2%

+1.3 ptsvs 2009

vs 83.8% in 2009

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

2.8%

+1.8 ptsvs 2009

vs 1.0% in 2009

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.8 min

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, California?

Mountain View, California has about 2,468 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, California earns about $51,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain View, California expensive?

In Mountain View, California, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, California?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain View, California?

About 8.5% of people in Mountain View, California live below the federal poverty line.

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