Anchor Bay, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 771, Anchor Bay's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Anchor Bay is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 771. It ranks as the 1136th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anchor Bay is 37.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 48.9% of the population under 18, Anchor Bay has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anchor Bay is $88,194. This is 11% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Anchor Bay, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,605,500. Housing costs are 119% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 18.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 30.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anchor Bay is Hispanic or Latino, making up 71.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.1% vs 40.2%).

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Anchor Bay, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.