Mohawk Vista, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mohawk Vista, California had a total population of 48, the 1521st largest community in California. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in California.
Mohawk Vista Quick Facts
How Mohawk Vista Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29 | 48 | +65.5% |
How Mohawk Vista Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mohawk Vista Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Plumas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quincy | 2,723 | $70,213 | 5.6% | $322,600 |
| Portola | 2,441 | $44,492 | 22.3% | $231,300 |
| Chester | 1,759 | $47,129 | 11.3% | $304,800 |
| Quincy | 1,317 | $89,000 | 9.2% | $300,500 |
| Delleker | 724 | $53,698 | 5.9% | $334,800 |
| Chilcoot-Vinton | 686 | $122,764 | 15.3% | N/A |
| Graeagle | 496 | N/A | 12.1% | $489,500 |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | 19.0% | $367,600 |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | 9.0% | $648,900 |
| Lake Almanor West | 463 | $184,286 | 16.0% | $696,300 |
Cities Similar to Mohawk Vista
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddie | 48 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cartago | 49 | $80,694 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Farmington | 49 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lookout | 49 | $140,568 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Valley Ranch | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 48, Mohawk Vista'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
Mohawk Vista is a small community located in California, within Plumas County. The total population is 48. It ranks as the 1521st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mohawk Vista is 54.5 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mohawk Vista, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Mohawk Vista is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.8%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.
Education
66.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mohawk Vista in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 80% higher 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 Mohawk Vista, 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 Mohawk Vista, California?
Mohawk Vista, California has a population of 48 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mohawk Vista, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mohawk Vista — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mohawk Vista, CA?
The poverty rate in Mohawk Vista is 14.6%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mohawk Vista, California?
Mohawk Vista's population is 81.3% White, 0.0% Black, 18.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mohawk Vista, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mohawk Vista — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mohawk Vista, California?
66.7% of adults (25+) in Mohawk Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.