Cartago, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cartago, California had a total population of 49, the 1518th largest community in California, with a median household income of $80,694, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Cartago Quick Facts
How Cartago Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5 | 49 | No clear change (+880.0%) |
How Cartago Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 40.8%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 59.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 57.1%
- HS Diploma: 42.9%
- Some College: 0.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Cartago Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Inyo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | 3,778 | $83,686 | 9.9% | $386,400 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 3,071 | $75,745 | 6.6% | $196,600 |
| West Bishop | 2,551 | $114,653 | 5.9% | $615,600 |
| Big Pine | 1,615 | $67,583 | 9.1% | $307,600 |
| Lone Pine | 1,439 | $43,284 | 24.5% | $217,100 |
| Independence | 730 | $73,850 | 6.5% | $295,900 |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | 14.7% | $695,000 |
| Wilkerson | 518 | $69,519 | 8.9% | $460,000 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | 9.3% | $620,800 |
| Tecopa | 201 | N/A | 26.9% | $113,800 |
Cities Similar to Cartago
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 49 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Keddie | 48 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mohawk Vista | 48 | N/A | N/A | 66.7% | 14.6% |
| Valley Ranch | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| La Porte | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Cartago'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
Cartago is a small community located in California, within Inyo County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 1518th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cartago is 51.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cartago is $80,694. This is 19% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Cartago. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cartago, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 24.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cartago is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.8%.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 42.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cartago, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cartago, California?
Cartago, California has a population of 49 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cartago, CA?
The median household income in Cartago is $80,694, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cartago, CA?
The ACS sample for Cartago recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Cartago, California?
Cartago's population is 40.8% White, 0.0% Black, 59.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cartago, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cartago — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cartago, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Cartago hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.