Caspar, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 279, Caspar'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

Caspar is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 279. It ranks as the 1327th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caspar is 61.1 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Caspar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,009,100. Housing costs are 37% higher than the state median of $734,700. 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caspar is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.5%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

65.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Caspar in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 77% higher 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 99.6%. Notably, 26.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Caspar, 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.