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Mariposa County

California · 16,918 residents (2025 est.) · 1,448.84 sq mi
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Mariposa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $387,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,082
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 12 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+19%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,918 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Mariposa County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(619)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(966)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(827)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(659)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(667)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(1,903)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(1,821)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(1,797)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(2,750)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.6%(2,837)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(1,525)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.2%(711)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,412
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,626 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,417
+128%since 2000
from $18,190 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+1%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−6%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(14,539)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,329)
Asian0.7%(120)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(12,649)
Black0.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,508)
Asian1.9%(322)
Other8.5%(1,449)
Diversity Score
53
+35%since 2009
from 39 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
12
−9%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.8%(1,852)
Costa Rican0.6%(109)
Puerto Rican0.6%(102)
Nicaraguan0.4%(72)
Colombian0.3%(48)
Spaniard0.3%(44)
Dominican0.3%(43)
Salvadoran0.2%(42)
Guatemalan0.1%(20)
Cuban0.1%(15)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(144)
Chinese0.5%(87)
Japanese0.2%(37)
Korean0.1%(11)
Hmong0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish17.6%(3,003)
German15.5%(2,641)
English14.8%(2,524)
Italian6.4%(1,087)
French4.7%(799)
Polish2.9%(497)
American2.5%(428)
Scottish2.5%(422)
Portuguese2.2%(368)
Swedish1.9%(333)
Dutch1.7%(288)
Norwegian1.5%(248)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(145)
Russian0.7%(124)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(117)
British0.7%(116)
Danish0.7%(115)
Hungarian0.5%(86)
Australian0.5%(81)
Croatian0.4%(69)
Austrian0.3%(55)
Arab0.3%(45)
Greek0.3%(45)
Kenyan0.2%(35)
Belgian0.2%(33)
Ukrainian0.2%(32)
Swiss0.1%(19)
Finnish0.1%(17)
Canadian0.1%(16)
Czech0.1%(12)
Iranian0.1%(12)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Armenian0.1%(10)
Slovak0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31%(2,329)
Married55.3%(4,145)
Widowed2.5%(184)
Divorced11.3%(844)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(1,565)
Married51.7%(3,707)
Widowed14.7%(1,053)
Divorced11.8%(843)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mariposa County, California?

Mariposa County, California has about 17,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mariposa County, California?

The typical household in Mariposa County, California earns about $68,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mariposa County, California expensive?

In Mariposa County, California, the median home is worth about $387,900, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa County, California?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mariposa County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mariposa County, California?

About 14.0% of people in Mariposa County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mariposa County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mariposa County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,780 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 2Census Tract 4Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 3.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 95338ZIP 95311ZIP 95389ZIP 95306ZIP 95318ZIP 95345ZIP 93623ZIP 95325
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