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Mariposa

County:
Mariposa County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.037
State:
California

Mariposa is a CDP located in Mariposa County, California. Mariposa has a 2026 population of 978. It is also the county seat of Mariposa County. Mariposa is currently declining at a rate of -7.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Mariposa is $40,772 with a poverty rate of 37.05%. The median age in Mariposa is 59 years: 57.6 years for males, and 61.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.7 males.

978
Total Population
242
Density (mi²)
-75 -7.12%
Growth

Mariposa Population

Mariposa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026978-75-7.12%
20251,053-74-6.57%

Median Age

Overall: 59 years
Female: 61.9 years
Male: 57.6 years

Mariposa Adults

There are 990 adults, (473 of whom are seniors) in Mariposa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 647 (56.9%)
Male: 490 (43.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mariposa includes 82.06% White, 4.22% Asian, 3.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White93382.06%
Two or more races958.36%
Asian484.22%
Black or African American423.69%
Native American181.58%
Other race10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White252.2%
Native American181.58%
Two or more races100.88%
Other race10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White90879.86%
Two or more races857.48%
Asian484.22%
Black or African American423.69%

Mariposa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mariposa 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $40,772. The poverty rate stands at 37.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$120,273-
Families$111,389$97,631
Households$40,772$53,022
Non Families$30,298$32,678

$0

Average Income

$40,772

Median Household Income

37.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)