State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,116.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.27%
Growth Since 2010
2.22%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Costa Mesa, California Population 2021
112,405
Costa Mesa is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 112,405, it is the 59th largest city in California and the 268th largest city in the United States . Costa Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 109,960 in 2010. Costa Mesa reached it's highest population of 113,665 in 2017. Spanning over 16 miles, Costa Mesa has a population density of 7,116 people per square mile.
The average household income in Costa Mesa is $109,313 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,857 per month, and the median house value is $749,400. The median age in Costa Mesa is 35.2 years, 34.9 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Costa Mesa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Costa Mesa was:
- White: 71.02%
- Other race: 13.24%
- Asian: 8.52%
- Two or more races: 4.07%
- Black or African American: 1.82%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.56%
The current population of Costa Mesa, California is 112,405 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 113,302.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 109,960.
Costa Mesa, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,369 | 71.02% |
| Some Other Race | 14,978 | 13.24% |
| Asian | 9,643 | 8.52% |
| Two or More Races | 4,605 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,065 | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 866 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 633 | 0.56% |
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Costa Mesa Population by Race
Costa Mesa Population Pyramid $2021
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Costa Mesa Population by Age
Costa Mesa Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,986 | 2.71 | 38.3 |
| Married | 17,714 | 3.52 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 16,597 | 1.57 | 27.6 |
| Female | 4,132 | 3.44 | 31 |
| Male | 2,543 | 3.36 | 29.7 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Costa Mesa Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,135 | 8.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,659 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 13,870 | 17.37% |
| Some College | 16,664 | 20.87% |
| Associates Degree | 5,311 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,931 | 27.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,278 | 12.87% |
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Costa Mesa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Costa Mesa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,294 | 42,777 | 21,997 |
| Hispanic | 23,664 | 13,943 | 3,577 |
| Other Race | 9,020 | 5,015 | 1,078 |
| Asian | 7,832 | 7,376 | 4,702 |
| 2+ Races | 2,294 | 2,199 | 1,286 |
| Black | 1,559 | 1,511 | 604 |
| Islander | 632 | 627 | 230 |
| Native American | 391 | 130 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 99.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.04%.
Costa Mesa Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,186
Average Earnings
$51,945
Average Male
$43,490
Average Female
Costa Mesa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Costa Mesa Language by Age
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Costa Mesa Language
61.17% of Costa Mesa residents speak only English, while 38.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.85% of the population.
Costa Mesa Language
Costa Mesa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,836 | 6,998 | 17.57% |
| White | 56,165 | 4,832 | 8.60% |
| Other | 14,714 | 3,172 | 21.56% |
| Asian | 9,501 | 1,141 | 12.01% |
| Black | 2,011 | 201 | 10.00% |
| Multiple | 4,540 | 174 | 3.83% |
| Native | 632 | 57 | 9.02% |
| Islander | 856 | 4 | 0.47% |
11.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.18%
Male Poverty Rate
12.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Costa Mesa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Costa Mesa is Other, with 21.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Costa Mesa is Islander, with 0.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.82%.
Costa Mesa Poverty
Costa Mesa Poverty Rate by Education
Costa Mesa Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Costa Mesa Married by Age and Sex
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Costa Mesa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Costa Mesa Marital Status by Race
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Costa Mesa Marital Status
Costa Mesa Veterans by War
Costa Mesa Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,371 | 5.16% |
| Hispanic | 467 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 273 | 3.17% |
| Black | 196 | 10.69% |
| Other Race | 146 | 1.40% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 3.11% |
| Islander | 45 | 6.79% |
| Native American | 39 | 7.83% |
Costa Mesa Veterans by Race
Costa Mesa Veterans by Education
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5.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Costa Mesa Veterans by Education
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72.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Costa Mesa Employment by Age
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Costa Mesa Employment by Race
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Costa Mesa Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.01%
Native Born
24.99%
Foreign Born
14.08%
Non Citizen
10.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.01% of Costa Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 57.01% having been born in California. 14.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Costa Mesa Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112,405 | -299 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 112,704 | -299 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 113,003 | -299 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 113,302 | -363 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 113,665 | 732 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 112,933 | 125 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 112,808 | 323 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 112,485 | 241 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 112,244 | 454 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 111,790 | 639 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 111,151 | 930 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 110,221 | 1,497 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 108,724 | 12,367 | 1.21% |
| 1990 | 96,357 | 13,795 | 1.56% |
| 1980 | 82,562 | 9,902 | 1.29% |
| 1970 | 72,660 | 35,110 | 6.82% |
| 1960 | 37,550 | 25,706 | 12.23% |
| 1950 | 11,844 | 8,244 | 12.65% |
| 1940 | 3,600 | 0.00% |