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Mariposa County

California · 17,131 residents · 1,448.84 sq mi
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Mariposa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,131
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
52.1
+21%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Mariposa County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(730)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(850)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(882)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(764)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(656)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(1,717)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(1,772)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.5%(1,799)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.5%(3,161)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417%(2,913)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.6%(1,472)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(415)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,960
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,626 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,882
+64%since 2000
from $18,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
5.7
−5%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(12,838)
Black0.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,140)
Asian1.7%(287)
Other6.7%(1,147)
Segregation Score
13
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
Mexican9.8%(1,690)
Puerto Rican0.7%(117)
Spaniard0.3%(44)
Honduran0.2%(32)
Chilean0.1%(16)
Cuban0.1%(9)
Nicaraguan0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Laotian0.4%(62)
Chinese0.3%(58)
Filipino0.2%(36)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(38)
Ancestry
Irish17%(2,938)
German16.6%(2,880)
English14.7%(2,550)
Italian6.6%(1,137)
French3.3%(575)
American3.1%(532)
Swedish3.1%(531)
Scottish2.4%(410)
Portuguese2%(349)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(304)
Norwegian1.5%(264)
Dutch1.4%(238)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(191)
Russian1%(170)
Polish0.9%(158)
British0.8%(135)
Finnish0.5%(86)
Arab0.5%(84)
Danish0.5%(81)
Greek0.4%(71)
Belgian0.4%(65)
Hungarian0.3%(57)
Czech0.3%(54)
Armenian0.3%(50)
Swiss0.3%(50)
West Indian0.2%(38)
Haitian0.2%(38)
Iraqi0.2%(35)
Egyptian0.2%(34)
Austrian0.2%(33)
Brazilian0.2%(31)
Canadian0.2%(31)
Croatian0.1%(21)
Slovak0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 17,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mariposa County, California earns about $50,960 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 $290,200, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa County, California?

About 26.9% 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 15.6% 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 2,829 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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