Mesa is a CDP located in Inyo County California. Mesa has a 2024 population of 394. Mesa is currently growing at a rate of 2.6% annually but its population has decreased by -9.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 434 in 2020.
The average household income in Mesa is $119,025 with a poverty rate of 13.64%. The median age in Mesa is 48 years: 54.4 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 89.84% |
| Native American | 17 | 4.55% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 7 | 1.87% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158 | 2.37 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 118 | 2.46 | 99.2 | 0.8 |
| Non Family | 22 | 1.41 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 13 | 3.08 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 5 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 19.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 26.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 19.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 67 | 22.64% |
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 | 263 | 258 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $158,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,696 | $138,214 | $23,269 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $23,333 |
$56,696
Average Earnings
$138,214
Average Male
$23,269
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.79% of Mesa residents speak only English, while 6.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 31 | 9.37% |
| Native | 17 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
13.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.53%
Male Poverty Rate
13.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mesa is Native, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mesa is White, with 9.37% 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 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| Some College | 16.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.57% |
| High School | 6.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,912 | $124,882 |
| Households | $130,882 | $119,025 |
| Married Families | $143,095 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,625 | $82,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
84.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 11 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 5.43% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
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
78.61%
Born in Mesa
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
98.13% of Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 78.61% having been born in California. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 394 | 10 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 384 | 10 | 2.67% |
| 2022 | 374 | -9 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 383 | -51 | -11.75% |
| 2020 | 434 | 86 | 24.71% |
| 2019 | 348 | 31 | 9.78% |
| 2018 | 317 | 29 | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 288 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 283 | -18 | -5.98% |
| 2015 | 301 | -141 | -31.9% |
| 2014 | 442 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 425 | -23 | -5.13% |
| 2012 | 448 | 6 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 442 | 191 | 76.1% |
| 2010 | 251 | 0 | 0% |