Greeley Hill, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 958, Greeley Hill'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

Greeley Hill is a small community located in California, within Mariposa County. The total population is 958. It ranks as the 1076th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greeley Hill is 30.5 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Greeley Hill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greeley Hill is $36,771. This is 63% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.4%. This is 178% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $322,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greeley Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.5% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Greeley Hill, 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.