Mendocino County, CA

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2021 Population

91,534

5.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.461% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

2.72% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,378

6.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$417,100

7.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,972

4.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mendocino County, CA had a population of 91.5k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $56,378. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mendocino County, CA grew from 87,110 to 91,534, a 5.08% increase and its median household income grew from $52,915 to $56,378, a 6.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mendocino County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.4%), White (Hispanic) (13.9%), Other (Hispanic) (6.08%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%).

None of the households in Mendocino County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.5% of the residents in Mendocino County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mendocino County, CA are Mendocino College (657 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ukiah Adult School (27 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mendocino County, CA was $417,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Mendocino County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Mendocino County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Mendocino County, CA borders Glenn County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Lake County, CA, Sonoma County, CA, Tehama County, CA, and Trinity County, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Mendocino County, CA is home to a population of 91.5k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.4% of Mendocino County, CA residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 4.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.1k people) in Mendocino County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.7k White (Hispanic) and 5.57k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Mendocino County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mendocino County, CA was 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mendocino County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mendocino County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.1k ± 364
White (Hispanic)
12.7k ± 1.19k
Other (Hispanic)
5.57k ± 1.18k

26.3%

Hispanic Population

24.1k people

26.3% of the people in Mendocino County, CA are hispanic (24.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mendocino County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2021, 12.4% of Mendocino County, CA residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mendocino County, CA was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mendocino County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,327 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
597 ± 212
Gulf War (1990s)
430 ± 173

Mendocino County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mendocino County, CA employs 39k people. The largest industries in Mendocino County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,630 people), Retail Trade (5,365 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,503 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,500), Public Administration ($63,087), and Finance & Insurance ($63,056).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39k

2021 Value

± 1,688

4.29%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mendocino County, CA grew at a rate of 4.29%, from 37.4k employees to 39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mendocino County, CA, are Management Occupations (4,835 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,527 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,358 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mendocino County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39k

2021 Value

± 1,688

4.29%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mendocino County, CA grew at a rate of 4.29%, from 37.4k employees to 39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mendocino County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,630 people), Retail Trade (5,365 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,503 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mendocino County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Mendocino County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,999

Median earning men ± $1,836

$28,733

Median earning women ± $2,400

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,154), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,427).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,854), Manufacturing ($45,833), and Information ($42,841).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

857
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
555
Retail Trade
509
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$469k
Manufacturing
$401k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$157k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mendocino County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.6%), followed by Other (1.62%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.62%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mendocino County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.6%), followed by Other (1.62%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mendocino County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mendocino County, CA awarded 684 degrees. The student population of Mendocino County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,078 male students and 2,227 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mendocino County, CA are White (309 and 45.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (284 and 41.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (40 and 5.86%), and Asian (30 and 4.39%).

The largest universities in Mendocino County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Mendocino College (657 and 96.1%) and Ukiah Adult School (27 and 3.95%).

The most popular majors in Mendocino County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 23.7%), General Health Services (92 and 13.5%), and Other Health Preparatory Programs (91 and 13.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Mendocino County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 87.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,305 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,305 students enrolled in Mendocino County, CA, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,524 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
92 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
91 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
65 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mendocino County, CA was General Health Services with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mendocino County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mendocino College
657 degrees awarded
Ukiah Adult School
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mendocino College with 657 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 187 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mendocino County, CA, which is 0.376 times less than the 497 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 309 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 284 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($43) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mendocino County, CA was $417,100 in 2021, which is 1.7 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $388,500 to $417,100, a 7.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Mendocino County, CA is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mendocino County, CA have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mendocino County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mendocino County, CA is $56,378. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mendocino County, CA was Census Tract 114 with a value of $84,342, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 117, with respective values of $83,468 and $78,977.

In 2022, 26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mendocino County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.68%.

Housing

Property

$417,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,537

$20,603

Median Property Taxes

±$1,062

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mendocino County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mendocino County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.3%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.3% of the housing units in Mendocino County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mendocino County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 114
Census Tract 118
Census Tract 117

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mendocino County, CA was Census Tract 114 with a value of $84,342, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 117, with respective values of $83,468 and $78,977.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mendocino County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,378

Median Household Income

± $1,858

34.2k

Number of Households

± 1,424

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.2k households in Mendocino County, CA grew to $56,378 from the previous year's value of $52,915.

The following chart displays the households in Mendocino County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mendocino County, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73%)
Worked At Home (9.69%)
Carpooled (9.57%)

In 2021, 73% of workers in Mendocino County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.69%) and those who carpooled to work (9.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mendocino County, CA have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.8% of the workforce in Mendocino County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mendocino County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mendocino County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mendocino County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mendocino County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.68%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mendocino County, CA (14.2k out of 90k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mendocino County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.9% of the children was living in poverty in Mendocino County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 640 in Mendocino County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 72.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Mendocino County, CA has health coverage, with 27.6% on employee plans, 30.9% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mendocino County, CA see 1098 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.51% decrease from the previous year (1138 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1163 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 124 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,098 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mendocino County, CA

Primary care physicians in Mendocino County, CA see an average of 1,098 patients per year. This represents a 3.51% decrease from the previous year (1,138 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mendocino County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.71%

Uninsured

27.6%

Employer Coverage

30.9%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mendocino County, CA grew by 4.12% from 9.33% to 9.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mendocino County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.6 in Mendocino County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mendocino County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.8% in Mendocino County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mendocino County, CA.

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