Mendocino County, CA

County

Cities in Mendocino County

Neighborhoods in Mendocino County

Presswood / Soda Springs

Summercreek Village / Downtown

Old Red Rock Place / Flumeville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Mendocino

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.1%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

9,586

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 24.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.7%
High School / GED: 27.5%
Some College or Associate's: 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 33.0%
Living Alone: 41.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.6%
Puerto Rican: 1.1%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.0%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 57.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 77.9%
Spanish: 18.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 77.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources