Mariposa is a CDP located in Mariposa County California. Mariposa has a 2024 population of 874. It is also the county seat of Mariposa County. Mariposa is currently declining at a rate of -9.62% annually and its population has decreased by -24.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,159 in 2020.
The average household income in Mariposa is $51,957 with a poverty rate of 24.27%. The median age in Mariposa is 55.4 years: 45.6 years for males, and 59.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mariposa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 896 | 84.53% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 9.15% |
| Native American | 25 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 23 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 584 | 1.63 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.07 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 198 | 2.5 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Female | 30 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 5 | 2.2 | 0 | 100 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.63
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 271 | 30.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 20.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 219 | 24.8% |
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 | 746 | 697 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 59 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 49 | 26 |
| Other Race | 22 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $58,243 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,250 | $51,047 | $0 |
| Some College | $52,045 | $0 | $0 |
$46,250
Average Earnings
$51,047
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.33% of Mariposa residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 171 | 21.43% |
| Multiple | 90 | 60 | 66.67% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
24.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.57%
Male Poverty Rate
21.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mariposa is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mariposa is White, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.79% |
| Some College | 26.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 11.38% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,858 | $81,108 |
| Households | $33,750 | $51,957 |
| Married Families | $67,162 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,477 | $32,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 1% |
| Other Race | 6 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 8.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.2%
Labor Force Participation
31.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
66.13%
Born in Mariposa
95.19%
Native Born
4.81%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
95.19% of Mariposa residents were born in the United States, with 66.13% having been born in California. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 874 | -93 | -9.62% |
| 2023 | 967 | -93 | -8.77% |
| 2022 | 1,060 | -245 | -18.77% |
| 2021 | 1,305 | 146 | 12.6% |
| 2020 | 1,159 | -27 | -2.28% |
| 2019 | 1,186 | -165 | -12.21% |
| 2018 | 1,351 | 13 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 1,338 | -134 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 1,472 | -108 | -6.84% |
| 2015 | 1,580 | 56 | 3.67% |
| 2014 | 1,524 | -47 | -2.99% |
| 2013 | 1,571 | -200 | -11.29% |
| 2012 | 1,771 | -708 | -28.56% |
| 2011 | 2,479 | 306 | 14.08% |
| 2010 | 2,173 | 0 | 0% |