Population 5,006 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mariposa
Household size in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Mariposa are small: just 2.01 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.3 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Mariposa skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Mariposa than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mariposa
Renters in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in Mariposa rent their homes (31.0%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 45.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mariposa: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Mariposa are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,057 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $952 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,332 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$544 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Mariposa runs $1,332 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $544 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mariposa
Bachelor's degrees in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Mariposa as nationally: 34.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mariposa is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mariposa
| Period | Mariposa | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Mariposa: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mariposa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | 2.01 | 57.1 | 9.2% | 31.0% | 19.1% | 1986 | $1,332 | 34.9% | 92.8% | 7.0% |
| Mormon Bar | 2.17 | 54.5 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 17.2% | 1989 | $1,417 | 28.2% | 93.8% | 6.0% |
| Darrah | 1.97 | 58.8 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 21.7% | 1989 | $1,667 | 31.6% | 93.3% | 9.8% |
| Midpines | 1.83 | 57.6 | 9.6% | 25.4% | 22.0% | 1977 | $1,334 | 36.5% | 83.1% | 10.7% |
| Mount Bullion | 2.30 | 56.4 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 13.0% | 1984 | $1,116 | 32.7% | 83.1% | 0.5% |
| Catheys Valley | 2.22 | 58.0 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 1987 | $1,351 | 33.5% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Nipinnawasee | 2.05 | 55.1 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 19.5% | 1988 | $1,571 | 23.0% | 92.4% | 8.0% |
| Fish Camp | 1.75 | 54.7 | 9.0% | 23.0% | 44.3% | 1980 | $1,545 | 37.1% | 91.7% | 17.8% |
| Ahwahnee | 2.17 | 61.1 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1989 | $1,480 | 20.1% | 92.5% | 6.1% |
| Wawona | 1.13 | 67.1 | 4.4% | 70.8% | 77.6% | 1970 | $1,133 | 51.2% | 80.8% | 5.6% |
| Hornitos | 2.59 | 52.4 | 15.3% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,008 | 29.2% | 77.6% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mariposa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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