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Mariposa

California · Glendale · 12,176 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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The short version

Mariposa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $661,124. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Glendale median. Despite a median home value of $661,124, the poverty rate sits 115% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Mariposa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,176
Population density
25,906 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,568
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,815
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$661,124
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,885
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.7%
87.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(7,010)
Black1.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(3,490)
Asian9.7%(1,182)
Other2.9%(359)
Diversity Score72%(8,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(7,010)
Black1.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(3,490)
Asian9.7%(1,182)
Other2.9%(359)
Diversity Score72%(8,766)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
66.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mariposa, Glendale, California?

Mariposa, Glendale, California has about 12,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mariposa, Glendale, California earns about $52,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mariposa, Glendale, California expensive?

In Mariposa, Glendale, California, the median home is worth about $661,124, and the typical rent is about $1,885 a month.

How educated are people in Mariposa, Glendale, California?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mariposa, Glendale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mariposa, Glendale, California?

About 26.7% of people in Mariposa, Glendale, 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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