Mammoth Lakes is a town located in Mono County California. Mammoth Lakes has a 2024 population of 7,170. Mammoth Lakes is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,237 in 2020.
The average household income in Mammoth Lakes is $127,746 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median age in Mammoth Lakes is 37.7 years: 38.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mammoth Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,347 | 73.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,190 | 16.45% |
| Other race | 427 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 224 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,170 | 2.2 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 1,563 | 2.94 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 1,383 | 1.31 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Male | 179 | 2.6 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 45 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 320 | 6.05% |
| Associates Degree | 672 | 12.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 633 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 791 | 14.95% |
| High School Graduate | 867 | 16.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 1,798 | 33.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,675 | 3,587 | 1,301 |
| Hispanic | 1,266 | 874 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 822 | 757 | 79 |
| Other Race | 327 | 100 | 0 |
| Asian | 83 | 78 | 13 |
| Native American | 45 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,139 | $0 | $58,278 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,836 | $0 | $91,049 |
| High School Graduate | $55,806 | $49,135 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,886 | $40,304 | $19,722 |
| Overall | $50,589 | $54,307 | $49,649 |
| Some College | $49,232 | $59,769 | $47,711 |
$50,589
Average Earnings
$54,307
Average Male
$49,649
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.94% of Mammoth Lakes residents speak only English, while 28.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,632 | 319 | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,992 | 300 | 15.06% |
| Multiple | 1,190 | 82 | 6.89% |
8.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mammoth Lakes is Hispanic, with 15.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mammoth Lakes is White, with 6.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.26% |
| High School | 9.46% |
| Some College | 6.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.1% |
| Male Employed | 7.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,469 | $162,330 |
| Households | $87,121 | $127,746 |
| Married Families | $114,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,453 | $82,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 4.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.9%
Labor Force Participation
80.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.55%
Born in Mammoth Lakes
77.42%
Native Born
22.58%
Foreign Born
17.66%
Non Citizen
4.92%
Naturalized
77.42% of Mammoth Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 58.55% having been born in California. 17.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,086 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 7,103 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 7,120 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 7,136 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 7,153 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 7,170 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 7,187 | 47 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 7,140 | -151 | -2.07% |
| 2021 | 7,291 | 54 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 7,237 | -1,055 | -12.72% |
| 2019 | 8,292 | 34 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 8,258 | 41 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,217 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 8,185 | 119 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 8,066 | -22 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 8,088 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,056 | -163 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 8,219 | -62 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 8,281 | 51 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 8,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,093 | 2,308 | 48.23% |
| 1990 | 4,785 | 856 | 21.79% |
| 1980 | 3,929 | -3,157 | -44.55% |