Topaz, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Topaz, California had a total population of 157, the 1407th 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
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Topaz Quick Facts
How Topaz 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 | 221 | 157 | -29.0% |
How Topaz Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
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+)
Topaz Rankings in California
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Other Cities 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 |
Cities Similar to Topaz
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupman | 157 | N/A | N/A | 9.6% | 40.1% |
| Sisquoc | 158 | N/A | $573,900 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Midpines | 160 | N/A | N/A | 55.0% | 0.0% |
| Cromberg | 154 | N/A | $341,400 | 7.8% | 0.0% |
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | N/A | 11.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Topaz'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
Topaz is a small community located in California, within Mono County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 1407th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Topaz is 50.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Topaz. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Topaz, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Topaz was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Topaz was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. 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
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Topaz, 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 Topaz, California?
Topaz, California has a population of 157 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Topaz, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Topaz — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Topaz, CA?
The ACS sample for Topaz 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 Topaz, California?
Topaz's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Topaz, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Topaz — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Topaz, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Topaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.