Mendocino County Summary

Life in Mendocino County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County:

  • The population in Mendocino County is 91,145.

  • The median home value in Mendocino County is $501,102.

  • The median income in Mendocino County is $61,335.

  • The median rent in Mendocino County is $1,240.

  • The unemployment rate in Mendocino County is 9.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Mendocino County is 16.2%.

  • The average high in Mendocino County is 66.5° and there are 101.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mendocino County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mendocino County

Ukiah, CA Population 16,496

Fort Bragg, CA Population 7,007

Willits, CA Population 4,968

Brooktrails, CA Population 4,440

Redwood Valley, CA Population 1,623

Covelo, CA Population 1,359

Talmage, CA Population 1,031

Hopland, CA Population 1,025

Boonville, CA Population 995

Cleone, CA Population 774

Mendocino, CA Population 731

Calpella, CA Population 674

Point Arena, CA Population 661

Laytonville, CA Population 552

Potter Valley, CA Population 537

Anchor Bay, CA Population 369

Caspar, CA Population 360

Manchester, CA Population 298

Little River, CA Population 223

Albion, CA Population 222

Comptche, CA Population 128

Philo, CA Population 53

Leggett, CA Population 46

Map Of Mendocino County

Mendocino County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Mendocino County is 66.5°.

  • There are 95.5 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.3 inches of rain each year with 1.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:01 hours of sun each day in Mendocino County.

StatMendocino County
Mean High66.5
Nice Days95.5
Rainfall101.3
Snowfall1.1
Sunny_hours7:01
66.5°
Average High
101.3
Inches of Rain

Mendocino County Photos

Fort Bragg California Aerial View
Source: Wikipedia User Robert Campbell | GFDL
Pudding Creek Trestle
Source: Wikipedia User Jwgetchell | GFDL
Glass Beach Fort Bragg
Source: Wikipedia User Jef Poskanzer | CC BY 2.0
Fort Bragg City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Cullen328 photo by Jim He | CC BY 3.0
Yokayo People At Ukiah California
Source: Wikipedia User | PD-US
Worldslargestredwoodtreeservicestation
Source: Public Domain

Mendocino County Demographics

Population over time in Mendocino County

The current population in Mendocino County is 91,145. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 91,534 5.1%
2021 87,110 -0.1%
2020 87,224 -

Gender in Mendocino County

  • Mendocino County is 50.5% female with 46,035 female residents.

  • Mendocino County is 49.5% male with 45,110 male residents.

Female
50.5% (46,035)
Male
49.5% (45,110)
Gender Mendocino County CA USA
Female 50.5% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mendocino County

Mendocino County is:

  • 62.8% White with 57,251 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 557 African American residents.

  • 2.9% American Indian with 2,633 American Indian residents.

  • 2.1% Asian with 1,906 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 86 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 485 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 3,813 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.8% Hispanic with 24,414 Hispanic residents.

White
62.8% (57,251)
African American
0.6% (557)
American Indian
2.9% (2,633)
Asian
2.1% (1,906)
Hawaiian
0.1% (86)
Other
0.5% (485)
Two Or More
4.2% (3,813)
Hispanic
26.8% (24,414)

Table: Mendocino County By Race

Race Mendocino County CA USA
White 62.8% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 2.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.1% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 26.8% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Mendocino County, California

  • 5.1% of households in Mendocino County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Mendocino County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Mendocino County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Mendocino County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Mendocino County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Mendocino County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Mendocino County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Mendocino County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Mendocino County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Mendocino County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (4,642)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (5,517)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (8,484)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (7,928)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (11,074)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (15,825)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (11,188)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (14,050)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (6,032)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (6,401)
Income Mendocino County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 17.9% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Mendocino County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 26.0% of adults in Mendocino County completed high school / ged.

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

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

  • 14.0% of adults in Mendocino County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Mendocino County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
4% (4,557)
9-12th Grade
7% (6,380)
High School / GED
26% (23,697)
Some College
28% (25,520)
Associate's Degree
10% (9,114)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (12,760)
Master's Degree
7% (6,380)
Professional Degree
2% (1,822)
Doctorate Degree
1% (911)
Education Mendocino County CA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 26% 20% 26%
Some College 28% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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