Mecca is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Mecca has a 2024 population of 5,936. Mecca is currently declining at a rate of -3.07% annually but its population has increased by 7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,541 in 2020.
The average household income in Mecca is $50,305 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Mecca is 38.8 years: 38.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mecca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,569 | 56.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,404 | 38.08% |
| White | 340 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,240 | 2.82 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Married | 942 | 3.7 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 860 | 1.31 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 273 | 4.35 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Male | 165 | 3.12 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 606 | 13.57% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 3.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 948 | 21.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,314 | 51.8% |
| Some College | 356 | 7.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,422 | 1,502 | 85 |
| Other Race | 2,728 | 875 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 1,479 | 617 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 4.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,079 | $32,412 | $16,511 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,580 | $30,836 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,292 | $30,385 | $17,400 |
| Some College | $22,366 | $21,439 | $35,580 |
$27,292
Average Earnings
$30,385
Average Male
$17,400
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.21% of Mecca residents speak only English, while 85.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,110 | 875 | 14.32% |
| Other | 3,569 | 576 | 16.14% |
| Multiple | 2,327 | 349 | 15% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
22.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mecca is Other, with 16.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mecca is Hispanic, with 14.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.94% |
| Some College | 8.75% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.99% |
| Male Employed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 9.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,821 | $66,267 |
| Households | $38,411 | $50,305 |
| Married Families | $61,768 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,741 | $24,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
18
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 18 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
40.92%
Born in Mecca
41.17%
Native Born
58.83%
Foreign Born
40.16%
Non Citizen
18.68%
Naturalized
41.17% of Mecca residents were born in the United States, with 40.92% having been born in California. 40.16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,936 | -188 | -3.07% |
| 2023 | 6,124 | -189 | -2.99% |
| 2022 | 6,313 | 1,862 | 41.83% |
| 2021 | 4,451 | -1,090 | -19.67% |
| 2020 | 5,541 | -1,094 | -16.49% |
| 2019 | 6,635 | -539 | -7.51% |
| 2018 | 7,174 | -719 | -9.11% |
| 2017 | 7,893 | -970 | -10.94% |
| 2016 | 8,863 | -609 | -6.43% |
| 2015 | 9,472 | 560 | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 8,912 | 324 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 8,588 | -217 | -2.46% |
| 2012 | 8,805 | 572 | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 8,233 | -344 | -4.01% |
| 2010 | 8,577 | 0 | 0% |