Mariposa, California Population 2022
Mariposa is a city located in Mariposa County California. It is also the county seat of Mariposa County. With a 2020 population of 1,396, it is the 942nd largest city in California and the 12975th largest city in the United States. Mariposa is currently declining at a rate of -4.45% annually and its population has decreased by -8.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,526 in 2020. Spanning over 3 miles, Mariposa has a population density of 460 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mariposa is $44,522 with a poverty rate of 20.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $814 per month, and the median house value is $302,900. The median age in Mariposa is 55.5 years, 47.9 years for males, and 58.6 years for females.
Mariposa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mariposawas:
- White: 89.13%
- Two or more races: 4.66%
- Other race: 2.76%
- Native American: 2.42%
- Black or African American: 1.04%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,033 | 89.13% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 2.42% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 4.66% |
Mariposa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 638 | 1.71 | 57.4 |
| Married | 200 | 2.68 | 74 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 0 |
| Female | 94 | 1.91 | 0 |
| Non Family | 337 | 1.06 | 64.7 |
2.43
Average Family Size
1.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 4.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 22.95% |
| Some College | 240 | 24.92% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 20.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 192 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.63% |
Mariposa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| White | 805 | 759 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 91 | |
| Other Race | 32 | 20 | |
| Native American | 28 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Mariposa Language by Age
Mariposa Language
91.24% of Mariposa residents speak only English, while 8.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.88% of the population.
Mariposa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 39 | 39 | 100.00% |
| White | 885 | 162 | 18.31% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 129 | 14 | 10.85% |
20.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.98%
Male Poverty Rate
19.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mariposa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mariposa is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mariposa is Hispanic, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.33%.
Mariposa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Mariposa Married by Age and Sex
Mariposa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mariposa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.97% |
Mariposa Veterans by Education
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.32%
Born in Mariposa
92.49%
Native Born
7.51%
Foreign Born
4.75%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.49% of Mariposa residents were born in the United States, with 70.32% having been born in California. 4.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,173 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,108 | -65 | -2.99% |
| 2012 | 2,043 | -65 | -3.08% |
| 2013 | 1,978 | -65 | -3.18% |
| 2014 | 1,913 | -65 | -3.29% |
| 2015 | 1,848 | -65 | -3.40% |
| 2016 | 1,783 | -65 | -3.52% |
| 2017 | 1,718 | -65 | -3.65% |
| 2018 | 1,653 | -65 | -3.78% |
| 2019 | 1,588 | -65 | -3.93% |
| 2020 | 1,526 | -62 | -3.90% |
| 2021 | 1,461 | -65 | -4.26% |
| 2022 | 1,396 | -65 | -4.45% |