Mesa Verde is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Mesa Verde has a 2024 population of 910. Mesa Verde is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually but its population has increased by 20.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 753 in 2020.
The average household income in Mesa Verde is $59,784 with a poverty rate of 22.57%. The median age in Mesa Verde is 26 years: 24.1 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mesa Verde was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 602 | 58.73% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 20.49% |
| White | 189 | 18.44% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 2.34% |
| 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 | 287 | 3.57 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 130 | 4.32 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 73 | 3.86 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 48 | 2.85 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.22 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 21.58% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 0.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 313 | 56.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 6.47% |
| Some College | 37 | 6.65% |
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 | 403 | 258 | 0 |
| Other Race | 291 | 196 | 0 |
| White | 138 | 127 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 67 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 4 |
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 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,679 | $47,000 | $32,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $47,946 | $15,431 |
| Overall | $36,389 | $47,286 | $16,034 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $7,260 |
$36,389
Average Earnings
$47,286
Average Male
$16,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.1% of Mesa Verde residents speak only English, while 66.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 794 | 180 | 22.67% |
| Other | 602 | 154 | 25.58% |
| Multiple | 210 | 39 | 18.57% |
| White | 168 | 35 | 20.83% |
22.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.74%
Male Poverty Rate
31.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mesa Verde is Other, with 25.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mesa Verde is Multiple, with 18.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.56% |
| High School | 26.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,906 | $60,468 |
| Households | $48,523 | $59,784 |
| Married Families | $62,963 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,938 | $35,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 10.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
65.07%
Born in Mesa Verde
75.8%
Native Born
24.2%
Foreign Born
12%
Non Citizen
12.2%
Naturalized
75.8% of Mesa Verde residents were born in the United States, with 65.07% having been born in California. 12% 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 | 910 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 918 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 926 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 918 | 165 | 21.91% |
| 2020 | 753 | -160 | -17.52% |
| 2019 | 913 | 329 | 56.34% |
| 2018 | 584 | -60 | -9.32% |
| 2017 | 644 | -71 | -9.93% |
| 2016 | 715 | -24 | -3.25% |
| 2015 | 739 | -265 | -26.39% |
| 2014 | 1,004 | -93 | -8.48% |
| 2013 | 1,097 | -106 | -8.81% |
| 2012 | 1,203 | 101 | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 1,102 | 79 | 7.72% |
| 2010 | 1,023 | 0 | 0% |