Markleeville, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 110, Markleeville'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

Markleeville is a small community located in California, within Alpine County. The total population is 110. It ranks as the 1448th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Markleeville is 57.9 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 32.7% 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 6.4%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Markleeville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $583,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $734,700. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Markleeville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 27.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (27.3% vs 15.3%).

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Markleeville, 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.