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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Mariposa County

California · 14,302 residents · 1,448.84 sq mi
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Mariposa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,272. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,828 residents. Median home value is $98,900. With a median age of 39.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,302
−17%vs 2000
vs 17,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Mariposa County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,272
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,626 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,074
−28%vs 2000
vs $18,190 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$392
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $502 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
30.7% rent
3.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score22.2%(3,801)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(13,213)
Black1%(150)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(683)
Asian0.9%(128)
Other5.7%(811)
Diversity Score27.2%(3,885)
27
+22%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 23.4 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 Mariposa County, California?

Mariposa County, California has about 14,302 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mariposa County, California earns about $25,272 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa County, California?

About 16.8% 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 12.7% of people in Mariposa County, 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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