Mt. Bullion, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mt. Bullion, California had a total population of 71, the 1490th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mt. Bullion Quick Facts
How Mt. Bullion 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 | 58 | 71 | +22.4% |
| Median home value | $242,900 | $309,400 | +27.4% |
How Mt. Bullion Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
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+)
Mt. Bullion Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Mariposa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Valley | 1,991 | $34,282 | 21.0% | N/A |
| Lake Don Pedro | 1,308 | $85,104 | 0.0% | $404,600 |
| Mariposa | 1,137 | $40,772 | 37.0% | $270,900 |
| Greeley Hill | 958 | $36,771 | 33.4% | $322,600 |
| Catheys Valley | 939 | $81,302 | 11.5% | $400,000 |
| El Portal | 505 | $55,847 | 4.5% | $247,800 |
| Bootjack | 400 | $105,000 | 10.3% | $386,600 |
| Bear Valley (Mariposa County) | 214 | N/A | 20.1% | $584,800 |
| Midpines | 160 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wawona | 125 | $70,353 | 0.0% | $750,000 |
Cities Similar to Mt. Bullion
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderpoint | 71 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Fellows | 71 | N/A | N/A | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| Tennant | 71 | N/A | $66,300 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | N/A | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Furnace Creek | 73 | $47,917 | $9,999 | 23.3% | 38.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 71, Mt. Bullion'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
Mt. Bullion is a small community located in California, within Mariposa County. The total population is 71. It ranks as the 1490th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mt. Bullion is 70.2 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mt. Bullion. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The median home value is $309,400. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $734,700. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Mt. Bullion was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mt. Bullion, 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 Mt. Bullion, California?
Mt. Bullion, California has a population of 71 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mt. Bullion, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mt. Bullion — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mt. Bullion, CA?
The ACS sample for Mt. Bullion recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Mt. Bullion, California?
Mt. Bullion's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mt. Bullion, CA?
The median home value in Mt. Bullion is $309,400.
How educated is Mt. Bullion, California?
13.0% of adults (25+) in Mt. Bullion hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.