Mono County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Mono County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mono County, California has a population of 13,148, the 55th most populous county in California. The median household income is $99,415 and the median home value is $639,400. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Mono County Quick Facts

Population 13,148

Median Household Income $99,415

Median Home Value $639,400

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 65.4%

Affordability Ratio 6.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.1%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 13,148 55th of 58

Median Income $99,415 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Mono County 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	13,169	13,148	-0.2%
Median household income	$86,953	$99,415	+14.3%
Median home value	$514,300	$639,400	+24.3%

Median Household Income

Mono

$99,415

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mono

$639,400

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.0%

$25K-$50K 12.8%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 49.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

4.2%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

11.4%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

18.1%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

71.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.4%

Renter 34.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,629/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

26.2%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mono County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mammoth Lakes	7,214	$98,056	6.1%	$866,700
Crowley Lake	1,069	$115,476	32.3%	$592,400
Lee Vining	628	$134,120	0.0%	$435,200
Walker	524	$85,294	23.5%	$388,600
Chalfant	483	$83,077	5.4%	$328,700
Mono City	342	$109,265	0.0%	$261,900
Swall Meadows	335	$156,917	0.6%	$829,200
Aspen Springs	325	$131,673	0.0%	N/A
Sunny Slopes	323	$203,698	0.0%	$679,700
Bridgeport	303	$120,850	5.4%	$346,700
Benton	292	$68,027	37.3%	$267,300
Coleville	284	$46,860	0.0%	N/A
Paradise	241	$109,375	2.9%	$671,600
June Lake	209	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Topaz	157	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Mono County is located in California with a total population of 13,148. It is the 55th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mono County is 41.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mono County is $99,415. This is about the same as the state median of $99,122. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $639,400. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mono County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.9% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mono County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mono County, California?

Mono County has a population of 13,148, making it the 55th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Mono County?

The median household income in Mono County is $99,415 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.

How many cities are in Mono County, California?

Mono County contains 15 Census-designated places.