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Mesa, California

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Population in 2010: 251.
Population change since 2000: +17.3%
Males: 113  (45.4%)
Females: 138  (54.6%)
Median resident age:

48.8 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 93514.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $130,378 (it was $74,375 in 2000)
Mesa:

$130,378
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $51,604 (it was $25,376 in 2000)

Mesa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $522,619 (it was $162,000 in 2000)
Mesa:

$522,619
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $629,528; detached houses: $676,786; mobile homes: $422,339
March 2022 cost of living index in Mesa: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 88.2% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Mesa, CA (2022)
    • 31484.9%White alone
    • 164.3%Hispanic
    • 154.1%American Indian alone
    • 113.0%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (21.5%), Italian (16.0%), European (14.4%), British (12.2%), Irish (9.9%), German (6.6%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 3.57 square miles.

Population density: 70 people per square mile   (very low).

Mesa, California map

6 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.6%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,169 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,968 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clovis, CA (75.9 miles , pop. 68,468).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fresno, CA (81.9 miles , pop. 427,652).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (230.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Round Valley, CA (1.7 miles ),
West Bishop, CA (2.6 miles ),
Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA (2.7 miles ),
Swall Meadows, CA (2.8 miles ),
Bishop, CA (3.0 miles ),
Chalfant, CA (3.1 miles ),
Sunny Slopes, CA (3.5 miles),
Aspen Springs, CA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 37.42 N, Longitude: 118.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 760

Distribution of median household income in Mesa, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mesa, CA in 2022
Mesa satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Mesa, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (13.5%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Utilities (8.5%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Public administration (16.5%)
  • Utilities (12.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (7.6%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Private households (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Mesa, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Plant and system operators (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (3.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Plant and system operators (11.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (8.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.8%)

Average climate in Mesa, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 132. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

132
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.106. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.106
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.208. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.208
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 21.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.82. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.82
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Mesa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 8536% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 169.4 miles away from Mesa center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 247.1 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Mesa center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 220.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 222.1 miles away from Mesa center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 250.8 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Inyo County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Mudslides: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mesa topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mesa:

  • NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BISHOP, CA)
  • BISHOP CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BISHOP, CA)
  • PIONEER HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BISHOP, CA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mesa:

  • Reedley College (about 76 miles; Reedley, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,144)
  • Institute of Technology Inc (about 77 miles; Clovis, CA; FT enrollment: 2,483)
  • California State University-Fresno (about 79 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 18,993)
  • University of Phoenix-Central Valley Campus (about 79 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 2,109)
  • Heald College-Fresno (about 81 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Fresno Pacific University (about 82 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 3,083)
  • Fresno City College (about 83 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 12,994)

Public elementary/middle school in Mesa:

  • JUNCTION ELEMENTARY (Location: 98821 HIGHWAY 96, Grades: KG-8)

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Birthplace of: Dave Mustaine - Autobiographer, April Ross - Volleyball player, Adam Glogauer - Multi-instrumentalist, Tanner Sparks - Rock guitarist.

Inyo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.8%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mesa:

Marital status in Mesa, CA
  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 77.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.7%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mesa:

  • High school or higher: 97.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mesa, CA (based on Inyo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,8275
Evangelical Protestant1,49423
Mainline Protestant8455
Other6294
Black Protestant1781
None10,573-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Inyo County:

3.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

9.77 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Inyo County:

16.67 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Inyo County:

8.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Inyo County:

23.1%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Inyo County:

13.9%
State:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

53.0%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mesa:

50.2%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.3
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.8%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.0%
California:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Mesa:

36.2%
State:

31.5%

General health condition:
Mesa:

58.2%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.8%
State:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mesa, CA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Mesa:

  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KBOV (1230 AM; 1 kW; BISHOP, CA; Owner: GREAT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KERI (1180 AM; 50 kW; WASCO-GREENACRES, CA; Owner: KWSO, INC.)
  • KOOR (790 AM; 10 kW; CLOVIS, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGDP (660 AM; 50 kW; ORCUTT, CA; Owner: RADIO REPRESENTATIVES, INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mesa:

  • KRHV (93.3 FM; BIG PINE, CA; Owner: DAVID A. AND MARYANN M. DIGERNESS)
  • KIBS (100.7 FM; BISHOP, CA; Owner: GREAT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K208BS (89.5 FM; BISHOP, CA; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL B/CASTERS, INC)
  • KWTW (88.5 FM; BISHOP, CA; Owner: LIVING PROOF, INC.)
  • KMMT (106.5 FM; MAMMOTH LAKES, CA; Owner: MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN FM ASSOCIATES,INC.)
  • KDAY (92.5 FM; INDEPENDENCE, CA; Owner: MS. BENETT KESSLER)
  • K205ET (88.9 FM; BIG PINE, ETC., CA; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KFNO (90.3 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBN (105.1 FM; AUBERRY, CA; Owner: LOTUS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KOQO-FM (101.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KRNC (105.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSKS (93.7 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFCF (88.1 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FRESNO FREE COLLEGE FOUNDATION)
  • KVPR (89.3 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: WHITE ASH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K203CM (88.5 FM; SANGER, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Mesa:

  • KDAY-LP (Channel 33; MAMMOTH LAKES, ETC., CA; Owner: BENETT KESSLER)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 520Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 587Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 50-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 24262, N24262, N-24262, Serial Number: L7299, Year manufactured: 1939
    Registrant (Individual): Clifford L Jr Johnson, 4845 Jessie La, Mesa, CA 00000
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/22/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mesa, CA
  • 39.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.6%Wood
  • 18.5%Electricity
  • 11.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mesa, CA
  • 91.7%Electricity
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mesa compared to California state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.

Mesa on our top lists:

  • #71 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities"
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