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Mono County, California
Mono County, California. Mono County had 12,505 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 18 places (1 city, village or borough and 17 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 06051.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,505
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,195 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,148
Median household income
$99,415
±$18,554 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$639,400
±$53,544 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,629
±$211 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Mono County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,195 residents in Mono County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,505 for July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,148 over 3,049 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mono County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,148 | 39,287,377 | −1,162 |
| Households | 5,744±379 | 13,548,091 | +979 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.15 | 2.84 | −0.73 |
| Housing units | 13,676±31 | 14,644,735 | −440 |
Mono County's population since 2000
From 12,853 in 2000 to 12,505 in 2025: down 2.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mono County?
Mono County holds 18 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Mammoth Lakes with 6,867 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mammoth Lakes | 7,191 | $98,056 |
|---|---|---|
| Crowley LakeGEOID 0617372 | 980 | $115,476 |
| WalkerGEOID 0683262 | 704 | $85,294 |
| ChalfantGEOID 0612594 | 660 | $83,077 |
| June LakeGEOID 0637624 | 611 | not published |
| BridgeportGEOID 0608240 | 553 | $120,850 |
| ColevilleGEOID 0614484 | 419 | $46,860 |
| BentonGEOID 0605346 | 279 | $68,027 |
| Mono CityGEOID 0648602 | 224 | $109,265 |
| Lee ViningGEOID 0640998 | 217 | $134,120 |
| Swall MeadowsGEOID 0677430 | 178 | $156,917 |
| Paradise, Mono CountyGEOID 0655528 | 174 | $109,375 |
| TopazGEOID 0679030 | 150 | not published |
| Sunny SlopesGEOID 0676040 | 139 | $203,698 |
| Aspen SpringsGEOID 0603026 | 70 | $131,673 |
| McGee CreekGEOID 0644830 | 45 | not published |
| Twin Lakes (Mono County)GEOID 0681048 | 45 | not published |
| Virginia LakesGEOID 0682929 | 7 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mono County?
The median resident of Mono County is 41.5 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.1%. 14.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mono County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±3.0 | 37.9 | +3.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7%±0.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.1% | 40.2% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.9%±0.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.1%±3.2 pts | 27.0% | −5.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.1%±4.4 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±2.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±2.9 pts | 6.6% | −7.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±3.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.2%±3.8 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8%±3.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mono County earn?
Half of Mono County's 5,744 households earn less than $99,415 a year (±$18,554), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,623 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,792 after inflation. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mono County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,415±$18,554 | $99,122 | +$22,792 |
| Mean household income | $123,063±$15,141 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,872±$6,835 | $49,513 | +$12,349 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6%±2.7 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.2%±4.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±2.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mono County?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Mono County's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $639,400 by its owner (±$53,544). The median renter pays $1,629 a month including utilities, and 30.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mono County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $639,400±$53,544 | $734,700 | +$254,808 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629±$211 | $2,036 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9%±11.5 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,844±$269 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4%±6.0 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,676±31 | 14,644,735 | −440 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.9%±6.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.1%±4.0 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mono County building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units across Mono County in 2025 (41 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mono County get to work?
61.8% of Mono County's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes.
| Measure | Mono County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7%±3.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.8%±6.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±3.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 7.7%±3.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±5.1 pts | 17.2% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min±3.7 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Mono County's census tracts?
Mono County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $84,921 (Tract 2.02) to $115,962 (Tract 2.01).
| Tract 1.0106051000101 | 3,532±414 | $112,721 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0206051000102 | 2,402±415 | $105,091 |
| Tract 2.0106051000201 | 2,976±475 | $115,962 |
| Tract 2.0206051000202 | 4,238±476 | $84,921 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mono County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 58 |
| Median household income | 18th of 58 |
| Median home value | 20th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 58 |
| Median age | 20th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mono County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.