Cleone, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 613, Cleone'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

Cleone is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 613. It ranks as the 1174th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleone is 40.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cleone is $53,679. This is 46% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 13.6%. This is 106% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $607,500. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cleone is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (56.1% vs 33.8%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 73.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cleone, 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.