Mariposa County Summary

Life in Mariposa County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mariposa County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mariposa County:

  • The population in Mariposa County is 17,060.

  • The median home value in Mariposa County is $393,856.

  • The median income in Mariposa County is $65,378.

  • The median rent in Mariposa County is $1,268.

  • The unemployment rate in Mariposa County is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Mariposa County is 13.9%.

  • The average high in Mariposa County is 71.3° and there are 68.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mariposa County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mariposa County

Yosemite Valley, CA Population 1,848

Mariposa, CA Population 1,202

Lake Don Pedro, CA Population 1,157

Greeley Hill, CA Population 997

Catheys Valley, CA Population 772

El Portal, CA Population 502

Bootjack, CA Population 435

Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County), CA Population 239

Midpines, CA Population 177

Wawona, CA Population 127

Ackworth , CA Population 13

Buck Meadows, CA Population 0

Fish Camp, CA Population 0

Hornitos, CA Population 0

Map Of Mariposa County

Mariposa County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Mariposa County is 71.3°.

  • There are 84.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 68.3 inches of rain each year with 17.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:09 hours of sun each day in Mariposa County.

StatMariposa County
Mean High71.3
Nice Days84.92
Rainfall68.3
Snowfall17.6
Sunny Hours8:09
71.3°
Average High
68.3
Inches of Rain

Mariposa County Demographics

Population over time in Mariposa County

The current population in Mariposa County is 17,060. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 17,225 -0.5%
2022 17,319 -0.6%
2021 17,420 -

Gender in Mariposa County

  • Mariposa County is 48.5% female with 8,271 female residents.

  • Mariposa County is 51.5% male with 8,788 male residents.

Female
48.5% (8,271)
Male
51.5% (8,788)
Gender Mariposa County CA USA
Female 48.5% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 51.5% 50.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mariposa County

Mariposa County is:

  • 76.4% White with 13,030 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 216 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 273 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 271 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 158 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 764 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.7% Hispanic with 2,341 Hispanic residents.

White
76.4% (13,030)
African American
1.3% (216)
American Indian
1.6% (273)
Asian
1.6% (271)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
0.9% (158)
Two Or More
4.5% (764)
Hispanic
13.7% (2,341)

Table: Mariposa County By Race

Race Mariposa County CA USA
White 76.4% 34.6% 58.2%
African American 1.3% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 1.6% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 1.6% 15.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.1% 3.9%
Hispanic 13.7% 39.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Mariposa County, California

  • 3.3% of households in Mariposa County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Mariposa County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Mariposa County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Mariposa County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Mariposa County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Mariposa County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Mariposa County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Mariposa County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Mariposa County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Mariposa County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (556)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (873)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (1,500)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (1,879)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (1,791)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (3,055)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.6% (1,800)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (2,746)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (1,595)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (1,259)
Income Mariposa County CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 5.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 5.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 13.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.6% 11.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 11.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 19.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mariposa County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (511)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,194)
High School / GED
21% (3,582)
Some College
28% (4,776)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,706)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (3,241)
Master's Degree
9% (1,535)
Professional Degree
1% (170)
Doctorate Degree
2% (341)
Education Mariposa County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 21% 20% 26%
Some College 28% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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