Mariposa, CA

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Mariposa Overview

1,060
TOTAL POPULATION
472
MALE POPULATION
588
FEMALE POPULATION
80.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,321
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,858
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
60.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
39.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
306
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
34.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mariposa Zip Codes

Mariposa Area Codes

Race in Mariposa

The most populous races in Mariposa are White / Caucasian (896 | 84.5%), Two or more Races (97 | 9.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (89 | 8.4%).
Race in Mariposa
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.9%
Black / African American90.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino898.4%
Native / Alaskan252.4%
White / Caucasian89684.5%
Two or more Races979.1%
Some other Race232.2%
Total1,060100.0%

Ancestry in Mariposa

The most populous ancestries reported in Mariposa are English (305 | 28.8%), German (186 | 17.5%), Irish (152 | 14.3%), Italian (91 | 8.6%), and Mexican (83 | 7.8%), together accounting for 77.1% of all Mariposa residents.
Ancestry in Mariposa
Ancestry# Population% Population
Armenian353.3%
Bhutanese60.6%
British141.3%
Cherokee646.0%
Creek90.9%
Danish60.6%
Dutch40.4%
Eastern European121.1%
English30528.8%
European413.9%
Finnish30.3%
French565.3%
French Canadian90.9%
German18617.5%
Hungarian111.0%
Indian (Asian)40.4%
Irish15214.3%
Italian918.6%
Korean80.7%
Lithuanian80.7%
Mexican837.8%
Norwegian50.5%
Polish323.0%
Portuguese181.7%
Russian272.5%
Scotch-Irish90.9%
Scottish625.9%
Sioux30.3%
Slovak111.0%
Welsh20.2%
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Immigrants in Mariposa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mariposa came from Asia (41 | 3.9%), Eastern Asia (35 | 3.3%), Japan (35 | 3.3%), Europe (6 | 0.6%), and Italy (6 | 0.6%), together accounting for 11.6% of all Mariposa residents.
Immigrants in Mariposa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia413.9%
Central America40.4%
Eastern Asia353.3%
Europe60.6%
Italy60.6%
Japan353.3%
Latin America40.4%
Mexico40.4%
South Eastern Asia60.6%
Southern Europe60.6%
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Sex and Age in Mariposa

Sex and Age in Mariposa

The most populous age groups in Mariposa are 65 to 69 Years (73 | 15.5%) for men and 85 Years and over (77 | 13.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mariposa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (1.5%)4 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Years51 (10.8%)37 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years10 (2.1%)29 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years29 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (1.3%)4 (0.7%)
25 to 29 Years26 (5.5%)8 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years19 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years28 (5.9%)25 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years47 (10.0%)41 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years46 (9.8%)47 (8.0%)
50 to 54 Years20 (4.2%)35 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years11 (2.3%)67 (11.4%)
60 to 64 Years8 (1.7%)26 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years73 (15.5%)18 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years66 (14.0%)51 (8.7%)
75 to 79 Years11 (2.3%)71 (12.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)48 (8.2%)
85 Years and over14 (3.0%)77 (13.1%)
Total472 (100.0%)588 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mariposa

Median Family Size in Mariposa

The median family size in Mariposa is 2.47 persons per family, with married-couple families (198 | 85.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 2.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mariposa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple198 (85.0%)2.50
Single Male/Father5 (2.1%)2.20
Single Female/Mother30 (12.9%)2.33
Total Families233 (100.0%)2.47

Median Household Size in Mariposa

The median household size in Mariposa is 1.63 persons per household, with married-couple households (198 | 33.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.5 persons per household. non-family households (351 | 60.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mariposa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple198 (33.9%)2.50
Single Male/Father5 (0.9%)2.20
Single Female/Mother30 (5.1%)2.33
Non-family351 (60.1%)1.07
Total Households584 (100.0%)1.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mariposa

Out of a total of 584 households in Mariposa, 233 (39.9%) are family households, while 351 (60.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 107, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 340.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mariposa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-340 (58.2%)
2-Person Households107 (18.3%)11 (1.9%)
3-Person Households86 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households33 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (39.9%)351 (60.1%)

Female Fertility in Mariposa

Fertility by Age in Mariposa

Average fertility rate in Mariposa is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mariposa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)62.0
Total7 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mariposa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mariposa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mariposa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mariposa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)212.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mariposa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mariposa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mariposa

Income Overview in Mariposa

Per Capita Income in Mariposa is $27,321, while median incomes of families and households are $66,858 and $33,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,060$27,321
Median Family Income233$66,858
Mean Family Income233$81,108
Median Household Income584$33,750
Mean Household Income584$51,957
Income Deficit233$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,06060.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,06039.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0600.43

Earnings by Sex in Mariposa

Average Earnings in Mariposa are $46,875, $51,221 for men and $20,185 for women, a difference of 60.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Mariposa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male204 (60.4%)$51,221
Female134 (39.6%)$20,185
Total338 (100.0%)$46,875

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mariposa

The most common earnings brackets in Mariposa are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (48 | 23.5%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (27 | 20.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mariposa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99929 (14.2%)4 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49915 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (1.5%)22 (16.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)27 (20.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (3.9%)27 (20.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99943 (21.1%)13 (9.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99948 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (3.9%)4 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)15 (11.2%)
$100,000+24 (11.8%)10 (7.5%)
Total204 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mariposa

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mariposa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$58,243$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,047$0

Family Income in Mariposa

Family Income Brackets in Mariposa

According to the Mariposa family income data, there are 91 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mariposa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00073.0%
$10,000 to $14,99962.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992410.3%
$25,000 to $34,999135.6%
$35,000 to $49,999125.2%
$50,000 to $74,9999139.1%
$75,000 to $99,99952.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994218.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993314.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mariposa

4-person families (33 | 14.2%) account for the highest median family income in Mariposa with $68,657 per family, while 2-person families (107 | 45.9%) have the highest median income of $31,534 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mariposa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families107 (45.9%)$63,068
3-Person Families86 (36.9%)$0
4-Person Families33 (14.2%)$68,657
5-Person Families7 (3.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total233 (100.0%)$66,858

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mariposa

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mariposa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners80 (34.3%)$0
1 Earner68 (29.2%)$0
2 Earners85 (36.5%)$67,061
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total233 (100.0%)$66,858

Household Income in Mariposa

Household Income Brackets in Mariposa

With 159 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mariposa, accounting for 27.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mariposa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000518.7%
$10,000 to $14,999376.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998113.9%
$25,000 to $34,99914024.0%
$35,000 to $49,999122.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915927.2%
$75,000 to $99,999274.6%
$100,000 to $149,999447.5%
$150,000 to $199,999335.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mariposa

The median household income in Mariposa is $33,750, with the highest median household income of $66,149 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 134 households (23.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mariposa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years134 (23.0%)$66,149
45 to 64 Years163 (27.9%)$0
65+ Years287 (49.1%)$30,809
Total584 (100.0%)$33,750

Poverty in Mariposa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mariposa

With 27.6% poverty level for males and 21.7% for females among the residents of Mariposa, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mariposa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (35.3%)8 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years9 (90.0%)10 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (23.6%)23 (34.8%)
45 to 54 Years11 (17.5%)23 (28.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)36 (38.7%)
65 to 74 Years45 (33.8%)12 (17.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (5.5%)
Total118 (27.6%)122 (21.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mariposa

According to the poverty statistics in Mariposa, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mariposa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (64.7%)48 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years1 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years55 (76.4%)43 (65.1%)
45 to 54 Years52 (82.5%)59 (72.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (100.0%)57 (61.3%)
65 to 74 Years88 (66.2%)56 (82.4%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)172 (94.5%)
Total310 (72.4%)439 (78.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mariposa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mariposa show that 6.6% or 13 of the total 198 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mariposa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children66 (91.7%)6 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (93.4%)13 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mariposa

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mariposa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (33.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mariposa

The poverty data for Mariposa shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 10 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (55.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mariposa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (8.3%)10 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (6.6%)10 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Mariposa

Employment by Class of Employer in Mariposa

Among the 281 employed individuals in Mariposa, private company employees (145 | 51.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (50 | 17.8%), and local government employees (33 | 11.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mariposa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14551.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5017.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees3311.7%
State Government Employees3211.4%
Federal Government Employees217.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total281100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mariposa

According to the labor force statistics for Mariposa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (894), 34.2% or 306 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.0% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.6% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mariposa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years22 (64.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years4 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years117 (83.0%)9 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years91 (61.5%)16 (17.6%)
55 to 59 Years44 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years13 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total306 (34.2%)25 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mariposa

According to labor force statistics for Mariposa, 64.1% of individuals (291) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (454) are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 83.3% or 20 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mariposa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma78 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree89 (75.4%)21 (18.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher104 (66.7%)14 (8.7%)
Total291 (64.1%)39 (8.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mariposa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mariposa are Management (62 | 22.1%), Community & Social Service (40 | 14.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (23 | 8.2%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (21 | 7.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (17 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mariposa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mariposa, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mariposa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (34.8%)15 (65.2%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (62.5%)15 (37.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)104 (76.5%)32 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mariposa are Healthcare Support (22 | 7.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (2 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Mariposa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mariposa, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (36.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mariposa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (30.0%)28 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mariposa are Sales & Related (59 | 21.0%), and Office & Administration (2 | 0.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mariposa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mariposa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (8.5%)54 (91.5%)
Office & Administration2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)7 (11.5%)54 (88.5%)
Total (Overall)167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mariposa are , and Construction & Extraction (16 | 5.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mariposa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mariposa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mariposa are Material Moving (22 | 7.8%), and Production (6 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mariposa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mariposa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mariposa

Employment Industries in Mariposa

The major employment industries in Mariposa include Accommodation & Food Services (65 | 23.1%), Retail Trade (60 | 21.3%), Public Administration (57 | 20.3%), Construction (53 | 18.9%), and Educational Services (17 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Mariposa

Employment Industries by Sex in Mariposa

The Mariposa industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (81.8%), and Public Administration (73.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Educational Services (76.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mariposa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services26 (40.0%)39 (60.0%)
Public Administration42 (73.7%)15 (26.3%)
Total167 (59.4%)114 (40.6%)

Education in Mariposa

School Enrollment in Mariposa

The most common levels of schooling among the 192 students in Mariposa are elementary school (59 | 30.7%), college / undergraduate (49 | 25.5%), and middle school (39 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Mariposa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten126.2%
Elementary School5930.7%
Middle School3920.3%
High School2915.1%
College / Undergraduate4925.5%
Graduate / Professional42.1%
Total192100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mariposa

Out of a total of 192 students who are enrolled in schools in Mariposa, 74 (38.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 118 (61.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (90.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 39 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mariposa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old36 (50.7%)35 (49.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (9.3%)39 (90.7%)
Total118 (61.5%)74 (38.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mariposa

Bio, nature & agricultural (86 | 25.8%), business (62 | 18.6%), education (52 | 15.6%), computers & mathematics (32 | 9.6%), and social sciences (29 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 334 individuals in Mariposa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mariposa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics329.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8625.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology92.7%
Social Sciences298.7%
Engineering72.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology267.8%
Business6218.6%
Education5215.6%
Literature & Languages92.7%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications133.9%
Arts & Humanities92.7%
Total334100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mariposa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mariposa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mariposa are males with 2 vehicles (78, accounting for 46.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (31, making up 68.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mariposa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle34 (20.4%)83 (72.8%)
2 Vehicles78 (46.7%)31 (27.2%)
3 Vehicles33 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mariposa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mariposa are 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 26.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (37 commuters, 14.5%), and 60 to 89 minutes (34 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Mariposa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3312.9%
5 to 9 Minutes6726.3%
10 to 14 Minutes228.6%
15 to 19 Minutes135.1%
20 to 24 Minutes62.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3714.5%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes2710.6%
60 to 89 Minutes3413.3%
90 or more Minutes166.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Mariposa

The most common commute times in Mariposa are 25 to 29 minutes (37 commuters, 23.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (37 commuters, 37.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mariposa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (33.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (19.2%)37 (37.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (5.1%)14 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes37 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes27 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes14 (9.0%)2 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mariposa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mariposa are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (62, 39.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (35, 35.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mariposa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2 (1.3%)29 (29.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM62 (39.7%)13 (13.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (9.0%)2 (2.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (5.1%)8 (8.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (16.7%)35 (35.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (12.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mariposa

Occupancy by Ownership in Mariposa

Of the total 584 dwellings in Mariposa, owner-occupied units account for 398 (68.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 186 (31.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mariposa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39868.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18631.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units584100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mariposa

Occupancy by Household Size in Mariposa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34058.2%
2-Person Household11820.2%
3-Person Household8614.7%
4+ Person Household406.9%
Total Housing Units584100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mariposa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mariposa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household215 (63.2%)125 (36.8%)
2-Person Household80 (67.8%)38 (32.2%)
3-Person Household70 (81.4%)16 (18.6%)
4+ Person Household33 (82.5%)7 (17.5%)
Total Housing Units398 (68.1%)186 (31.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mariposa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mariposa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
High School Diploma37 (35.6%)67 (64.4%)
College/Associate Degree132 (61.1%)84 (38.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher215 (90.3%)23 (9.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mariposa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mariposa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years223.8%
35 to 44 Years11219.2%
45 to 54 Years6310.8%
55 to 64 Years10017.1%
65 to 74 Years10518.0%
75 to 84 Years9917.0%
85 Years and Over8314.2%
Total584100.0%

Housing Finances in Mariposa

Median Income by Occupancy in Mariposa

Median Income by Occupancy in Mariposa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied398 (68.1%)$53,654
Renter-Occupied186 (31.9%)$21,574
Average584 (100.0%)$33,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mariposa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mariposa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (3.5%)7 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (5.3%)9 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)37 (19.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.3%)23 (12.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (5.5%)27 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (31.9%)13 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999129 (32.4%)30 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (1.8%)20 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (9.0%)8 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more33 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mariposa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mariposa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (4.8%)9 (4.8%)
$300 to $499130 (32.7%)29 (15.6%)
$500 to $79950 (12.6%)83 (44.6%)
$800 to $99911 (2.8%)32 (17.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49954 (13.6%)18 (9.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99941 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49971 (17.8%)15 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more20 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mariposa

Housing Structures in Mariposa

Housing Structures in Mariposa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33156.7%
Single Unit, Attached264.4%
2 Unit Apartments142.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments264.4%
10 or more Apartments8214.0%
Mobile Home / Other9917.0%
Total584100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mariposa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mariposa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached276 (83.4%)55 (16.6%)
Single Unit, Attached14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (68.1%)186 (31.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mariposa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mariposa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)22 (11.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (2.3%)73 (39.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms156 (39.2%)42 (22.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms181 (45.5%)49 (26.3%)
8 or more Rooms52 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mariposa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mariposa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24 (6.0%)45 (24.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas216 (54.3%)30 (16.1%)
Electricity94 (23.6%)86 (46.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels64 (16.1%)17 (9.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)8 (4.3%)
Total398 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mariposa

Household Vehicle Usage in Mariposa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (4.3%)62 (33.3%)
1 Vehicle237 (59.6%)119 (64.0%)
2 Vehicles102 (25.6%)5 (2.7%)
3 or more Vehicles42 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mariposa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mariposa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units199199
Median Property Value$167,000$356,900
Median Household Income$29,659$33
Monthly Housing Costs$434$20
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mariposa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mariposa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999142 (71.4%)38 (19.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (21.1%)141 (70.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)20 (10.1%)
Total199 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mariposa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mariposa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (10.5%)27 (13.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (15.6%)14 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)38 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (3.5%)112 (56.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (1.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mariposa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mariposa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7 (3.5%)64,886 (32,606.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (22.1%)2 (1.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (17.1%)42 (21.1%)
4.0x or more114 (57.3%)2 (1.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mariposa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mariposa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80089 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)25 (12.6%)
$800 to $1,49996 (48.2%)13 (6.5%)
Total199 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mariposa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mariposa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mariposa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years101 (73.2%)37 (26.8%)
45 to 54 Years117 (80.7%)28 (19.3%)
55 to 64 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total920 (93.0%)69 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mariposa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mariposa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mariposa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mariposa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999150 (90.4%)16 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999232 (81.4%)53 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mariposa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mariposa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
6 to 18 Years56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)
19 to 25 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (84.6%)
35 to 44 Years48 (34.8%)53 (38.4%)
45 to 54 Years11 (7.6%)106 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years49 (49.0%)51 (51.0%)
65 to 74 Years201 (100.0%)35 (17.4%)
75 Years and over207 (100.0%)133 (64.2%)
Total602 (60.9%)486 (49.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mariposa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mariposa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.3%)74 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years80 (60.2%)18 (26.5%)
75 Years and over14 (56.0%)119 (65.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mariposa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mariposa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years52 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mariposa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (14.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mariposa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)34 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (5.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mariposa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.3%)25 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (24.1%)18 (26.5%)
75 Years and over14 (56.0%)119 (65.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mariposa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (5.5%)

Technology Access in Mariposa

Computing Device Access in Mariposa

Computing Device Access in Mariposa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47781.7%
Smartphone45477.7%
Tablet34258.6%
No Computing Device569.6%
Total584100.0%

Internet Access in Mariposa

Internet Access in Mariposa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet81.4%
Broadband Home47381.0%
Cellular Data Only50.9%
Satellite Internet295.0%
No Internet6611.3%
Total584100.0%

Mariposa Summary

Mariposa, California is a small town located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Central California. It is situated in the heart of the Gold Country, and is the county seat of Mariposa County. The town is known for its rich history, stunning geography, and vibrant economy.

History

Mariposa was founded in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. It was named after the Spanish word for butterfly, as the area was known for its abundance of the insects. The town quickly became a hub for miners, merchants, and other settlers. In 1851, Mariposa County was established, and Mariposa became the county seat.
During the late 19th century, Mariposa was a bustling center of commerce and industry. It was home to several large businesses, including a flour mill, a brewery, and a tannery. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with orchards, vineyards, and dairies.
In the early 20th century, Mariposa began to decline. The Gold Rush had ended, and many of the businesses had closed. The town was further impacted by the Great Depression and World War II. By the 1950s, Mariposa had become a quiet, rural community.
In recent years, Mariposa has experienced a resurgence. The town has become a popular tourist destination, with many visitors drawn to its historic buildings and scenic beauty.

Geography

Mariposa is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about 50 miles south of Yosemite National Park. The town is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The Merced River runs through the center of town, and is a popular spot for fishing and swimming.
The climate in Mariposa is mild and sunny, with hot summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 20 inches of rain per year.

Economy

Mariposa’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several popular attractions, including the Mariposa County Museum, the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, and the Mariposa County Historical Park. The town also has several wineries, restaurants, and shops.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The area is known for its apples, peaches, and other fruits. There are also several vineyards and wineries in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mariposa had a population of 2,173. The town is predominantly white (90.2%), with small Hispanic (4.2%) and Native American (2.2%) populations. The median household income is $37,917, and the median age is 44.
Mariposa is a small, close-knit community. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming attitude. It is a popular destination for visitors, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mariposa?
Total Population of Mariposa is 1,060.
What is the Total Male Population of Mariposa?
Total Male Population of Mariposa is 472.
What is the Total Female Population of Mariposa?
Total Female Population of Mariposa is 588.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mariposa?
There are 80.27 Males per 100 Females in Mariposa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mariposa?
There are 124.58 Females per 100 Males in Mariposa.
What is the Median Population Age in Mariposa?
Median Population Age in Mariposa is 55.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mariposa
Average Family Size in Mariposa is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mariposa
Average Household Size in Mariposa is 1.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mariposa?
Per Capita income in Mariposa is $27,321.
What is the Median Family Income in Mariposa?
Median Family Income in Mariposa is $66,858.
What is the Median Household income in Mariposa?
Median Household Income in Mariposa is $33,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mariposa?
Income or Wage Gap in Mariposa is 60.6%.
Women in Mariposa earn 39.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mariposa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mariposa is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mariposa?
There are 306 People in the Labor Forcein in Mariposa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mariposa?
34.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mariposa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mariposa?
Unemployment Rate in Mariposa is 8.2%.