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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Mono County

California · 13,195 residents · 3,048.904 sq mi
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Mono County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,195
+3%since 2000
from 12,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K15K1990201020202024Mono County
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(717)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(749)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(735)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(700)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(665)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.2%(2,134)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(1,800)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(1,621)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(1,946)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(1,505)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(494)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(129)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,924
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,103
+58%since 2000
from $23,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,248
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
5.9
−34%since 2009
from 8.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mono County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(9,837)
Black0.4%(53)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(2,274)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,679)
Black0.5%(68)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(3,507)
Asian1.2%(159)
Other3.5%(461)
Segregation Score
11
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
Mexican26%(3,746)
Salvadoran0.5%(74)
Costa Rican0.2%(27)
Puerto Rican0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(45)
Filipino0.2%(34)
Japanese0.1%(9)
Chinese0%(5)
Korean0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish13%(1,871)
German11%(1,583)
English7.7%(1,105)
Swedish6.3%(901)
Polish5.2%(755)
Scottish3.7%(534)
Italian3.5%(506)
American3.5%(503)
Norwegian3%(425)
Ukrainian2.5%(362)
Welsh2.3%(335)
Dutch2.3%(331)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
French2%(286)
Russian1.3%(187)
Portuguese1.2%(173)
Greek1.1%(163)
Czech0.9%(128)
Finnish0.8%(108)
Swiss0.5%(74)
Hungarian0.5%(71)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(52)
Danish0.3%(42)
Canadian0.2%(22)
Iranian0.1%(17)
British0.1%(8)
Serbian0%(6)
Belgian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.2%(2,200)
Married55%(3,341)
Widowed2.3%(138)
Divorced6.5%(393)
Women 15+
Never married29.8%(1,508)
Married59.6%(3,020)
Widowed4.8%(243)
Divorced5.8%(295)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mono County, California?

Mono County, California has about 13,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mono County, California earns about $64,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mono County, California expensive?

In Mono County, California, the median home is worth about $385,500, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in Mono County, California?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mono County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mono County, California?

About 12.1% of people in Mono County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mono County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mono County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,239 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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8 ZIP codes
ZIP 93514ZIP 93546ZIP 93541ZIP 96107ZIP 93517ZIP 93529ZIP 93512ZIP 96133
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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