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Mendocino County

California · 91,601 residents · 3,506.807 sq mi
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Mendocino County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $388,500, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,601
+6%since 2000
from 86,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
79K83K86K89K93K1990201020202024Mendocino County
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,915
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,996 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,351
+56%since 2000
from $19,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+60%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(64,581)
Black0.5%(471)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(14,213)
Asian1.2%(1,006)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(34,633)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(56,205)
Black0.7%(607)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(23,933)
Asian1.9%(1,730)
Other7.8%(7,139)
Diversity Score66.1%(60,519)
Segregation Score20.2%(18,508)
Diversity Score
66
+65%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendocino County, California?

Mendocino County, California has about 91,601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mendocino County, California earns about $52,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendocino County, California expensive?

In Mendocino County, California, the median home is worth about $388,500, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Mendocino County, California?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mendocino County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendocino County, California?

About 16.3% of people in Mendocino County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendocino County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendocino County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,256 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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