Mountain Mesa is a CDP located in Kern County California. Mountain Mesa has a 2024 population of 538. Mountain Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -3.06% annually and its population has decreased by -46.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,011 in 2020.
The average household income in Mountain Mesa is $70,014 with a poverty rate of 21.59%. The median age in Mountain Mesa is 72.3 years: 72.9 years for males, and 69.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 15 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 285 | 1.85 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 171 | 1.99 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.16 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 19 | 4.05 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.14
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 15.23% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 11.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 8.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.23% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 199 | 35.66% |
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 | 504 | 419 | 68 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 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 white people with a rate of 13.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.31% of Mountain Mesa residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 102 | 21.21% |
| Multiple | 12 | 12 | 100% |
21.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.73%
Male Poverty Rate
20.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain Mesa is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain Mesa is White, with 21.21% 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 21.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.77% |
| Some College | 22.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $83,986 |
| Households | $60,231 | $70,014 |
| Married Families | $95,552 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
73.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 16.27% |
| Asian | 8 | 66.67% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 58.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
21.3%
Labor Force Participation
21.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
74.45%
Born in Mountain Mesa
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.81% of Mountain Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 74.45% having been born in California. 0.51% 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 | 538 | -17 | -3.06% |
| 2023 | 555 | -17 | -2.97% |
| 2022 | 572 | -295 | -34.03% |
| 2021 | 867 | -144 | -14.24% |
| 2020 | 1,011 | -385 | -27.58% |
| 2019 | 1,396 | 160 | 12.94% |
| 2018 | 1,236 | 428 | 52.97% |
| 2017 | 808 | -78 | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 886 | 176 | 24.79% |
| 2015 | 710 | 256 | 56.39% |
| 2014 | 454 | -26 | -5.42% |
| 2013 | 480 | 21 | 4.58% |
| 2012 | 459 | -505 | -52.39% |
| 2011 | 964 | 187 | 24.07% |
| 2010 | 777 | 0 | 0% |