Mariposa County, California
CA · FIPS 06043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,082 | — | #2,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,412 | -9.0% | #1,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.2 years | +31.6% | #167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $387,900 | +37.6% | #323 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,305 | +12.2% | #414 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.4% | #1,767 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mariposa County has a population of 17,082, making it the #2,031 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mariposa County is $68,412, ranking #1,309 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Mariposa County is $387,900 (+37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,305/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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94.8% of residents in Mariposa County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Mariposa County, California
Mariposa County, California has a total population of 17,082, making it the 2,031st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mariposa County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mariposa County is $68,412, which ranks #1,309 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Mariposa County is $387,900, 37.6% above the national median. Renters in Mariposa County pay a median gross rent of $1,305 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mariposa County, 31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
Mariposa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
All data for Mariposa County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.