Mendocino County, California's estimated 2024 population is 88,209 with a growth rate of -1.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mendocino County, California is the 38th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 87,796 and has seen a growth of 0.47% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 83,714 | -899 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 84,613 | -899 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 85,512 | -899 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 86,411 | -899 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 87,310 | -899 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 88,209 | -899 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 89,108 | -899 | -1% |
| 2022 | 90,007 | -1,314 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 91,321 | -46 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 91,367 | 4,435 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 86,932 | -617 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 87,549 | -141 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 87,690 | 371 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 87,319 | 188 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 87,131 | -116 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 87,247 | 177 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 87,070 | -223 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 87,293 | -42 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 87,335 | -461 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 87,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 80,345 | 13,607 | 20.39% |
| 1980 | 66,738 | 15,637 | 30.6% |
| 1970 | 51,101 | 42 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 51,059 | 10,205 | 24.98% |
| 1950 | 40,854 | 12,990 | 46.62% |
| 1940 | 27,864 | 4,359 | 18.54% |
| 1930 | 23,505 | -611 | -2.53% |
| 1920 | 24,116 | 187 | 0.78% |
| 1910 | 23,929 | 3,464 | 16.93% |
| 1900 | 20,465 | 2,853 | 16.2% |
| 1890 | 17,612 | 4,812 | 37.59% |
| 1880 | 12,800 | 5,255 | 69.65% |
| 1870 | 7,545 | 3,578 | 90.19% |
| 1860 | 3,967 | 3,912 | 7112.73% |
| 1850 | 55 | -83,659 | -99.93% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,962 | 68.31% |
| Two or more races | 15,219 | 16.78% |
| Other race | 7,380 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 3,195 | 3.52% |
| Asian | 2,014 | 2.22% |
| Black or African American | 858 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,570 | 2.56 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 14,514 | 1.26 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 13,903 | 3.31 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 4,474 | 3.82 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Male | 1,679 | 4.16 | 62 | 38 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,434 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 6,014 | 9.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,871 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,377 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 17,033 | 26.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,587 | 7.04% |
| Some College | 16,875 | 25.89% |
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 | 45,622 | 42,533 | 13,217 |
| Hispanic | 13,136 | 8,052 | 1,341 |
| 2+ Races | 7,686 | 5,855 | 1,121 |
| Other Race | 4,653 | 2,180 | 326 |
| Native American | 2,092 | 1,631 | 304 |
| Asian | 1,621 | 1,410 | 752 |
| Black | 351 | 298 | 6 |
| Islander | 80 | 69 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,313 | $74,950 | $52,711 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,550 | $81,798 | $61,105 |
| High School Graduate | $41,277 | $45,923 | $32,132 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,994 | $34,809 | $20,565 |
| Overall | $43,320 | $46,619 | $37,624 |
| Some College | $42,971 | $46,654 | $37,381 |
$43,320
Average Earnings
$46,619
Average Male
$37,624
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.43% of Mendocino County, California residents speak only English, while 21.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,737 | 7,051 | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 23,845 | 4,642 | 19.47% |
| Multiple | 14,963 | 2,396 | 16.01% |
| Other | 7,137 | 1,731 | 24.25% |
| Native | 3,151 | 803 | 25.48% |
| Black | 813 | 213 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 1,835 | 105 | 5.72% |
15.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
15.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mendocino County, California is Black, with 26.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mendocino County, California is Asian, with 5.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.03% |
| High School | 16.74% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.14% |
| Male Employed | 6.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,500 | $109,053 |
| Households | $64,688 | $91,472 |
| Married Families | $98,421 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,657 | $61,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
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
4,697
Number of Veterans
4,310
Male Veterans
387
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,148 |
| First Gulf War | 605 |
| Second Gulf War | 560 |
| Korea | 369 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,584 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,394 |
| 55 to 64 | 894 |
| 35 to 54 | 669 |
| 18 to 34 | 156 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,236 | 8.13% |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 1.51% |
| Other Race | 100 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 50 | 2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.77% |
| Black | 10 | 1.81% |
| Islander | 9 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
67.64%
Born in Mendocino County, California
88.43%
Native Born
11.57%
Foreign Born
6.91%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
88.43% of Mendocino County, California residents were born in the United States, with 67.64% having been born in California. 6.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.