Mono County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mono County is located in California with a total population of 13,169. It is the 55th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mono County is 40.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mono County is $86,953. This is 10% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $514,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mono County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.5% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.