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 17,130.

  • The median home value in Mariposa County is $391,221.

  • The median income in Mariposa County is $60,021.

  • The median rent in Mariposa County is $1,134.

  • The unemployment rate in Mariposa County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Mariposa County is 16.0%.

  • 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 1,737

Lake Don Pedro, CA Population 1,215

Mariposa, CA Population 1,060

Greeley Hill, CA Population 960

Catheys Valley, CA Population 723

El Portal, CA Population 479

Bootjack, CA Population 337

Midpines, CA Population 183

Wawona, CA Population 122

Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County), CA Population 71

Hornitos, CA Population 54

Ackworth , CA Population 25

Buck Meadows, CA Population 0

Fish Camp, 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 17,130. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,225 -0.5%
2021 17,319 -0.6%
2020 17,420 -

Gender in Mariposa County

  • Mariposa County is 49.6% female with 8,495 female residents.

  • Mariposa County is 50.4% male with 8,635 male residents.

Female
49.6% (8,495)
Male
50.4% (8,635)
Gender Mariposa County CA USA
Female 49.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mariposa County

Mariposa County is:

  • 77.3% White with 13,233 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 135 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 238 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 227 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 62 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 155 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 857 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.0% Hispanic with 2,223 Hispanic residents.

White
77.3% (13,233)
African American
0.8% (135)
American Indian
1.4% (238)
Asian
1.3% (227)
Hawaiian
0.4% (62)
Other
0.9% (155)
Two Or More
5.0% (857)
Hispanic
13.0% (2,223)

Table: Mariposa County By Race

Race Mariposa County CA USA
White 77.3% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.0% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Mariposa County, California

  • 4.9% of households in Mariposa County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Mariposa County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Mariposa County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Mariposa County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Mariposa County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Mariposa County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Mariposa County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Mariposa County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Mariposa County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Mariposa County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (841)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (780)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (1,077)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.8% (2,372)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (1,927)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (3,494)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (1,952)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (2,347)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (1,404)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (931)
Income Mariposa County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.8% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 17.9% 11.4%

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

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Mariposa County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (513)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,027)
High School / GED
22% (3,768)
Some College
30% (5,139)
Associate's Degree
11% (1,884)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (3,254)
Master's Degree
7% (1,199)
Professional Degree
1% (171)
Doctorate Degree
1% (171)
Education Mariposa County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 22% 20% 26%
Some College 30% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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