Mariposa, CA Demographics

A map of Mariposa's Population by Race

Mariposa, California had a population of 1,526 in 2020. It was 73.6% White, 0.6% Black, 1.8% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mariposa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is the 972nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mariposa's White Population

1,123 residents of Mariposa identify as White, or 73.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mariposa considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #456 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more White than neighboring Mt. Bullion (72.7% White), Midpines (51.2% White), and Bear Valley (66% White). Mariposa is less White than neighboring Bootjack (76.9% White), and Catheys Valley (76.6% White).

Mariposa's Black Population

9 residents of Mariposa identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mariposa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #947 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more Black than neighboring Midpines (0% Black), and Bear Valley (0% Black). Mariposa is less Black than neighboring Mt. Bullion (1.9% Black), and Bootjack (1.1% Black).

Mariposa's Asian Population

27 residents of Mariposa identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mariposa less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #875 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more Asian than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0% Asian), Midpines (1.3% Asian), Catheys Valley (1.2% Asian), and Bear Valley (0% Asian). Mariposa is less Asian than neighboring Bootjack (3.2% Asian).

Mariposa's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Mariposa identify as Hispanic, or 13.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mariposa considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #1088 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more Hispanic than neighboring Bootjack (8.8% Hispanic). Mariposa is less Hispanic than neighboring Mt. Bullion (16.9% Hispanic), Midpines (29% Hispanic), Catheys Valley (13.9% Hispanic), and Bear Valley (21.8% Hispanic).

Mariposa's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Mariposa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mariposa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0.6% Native American/Other), and Catheys Valley (2.1% Native American/Other). Mariposa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midpines (9% Native American/Other), Bootjack (4.8% Native American/Other), and Bear Valley (5.8% Native American/Other).

Mariposa's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Mariposa identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mariposa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Mariposa is ranked #263 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mariposa is more Multiracial than neighboring Bootjack (5.3% Multiracial), Catheys Valley (5.7% Multiracial), and Bear Valley (6.4% Multiracial). Mariposa is less Multiracial than neighboring Mt. Bullion (7.8% Multiracial), and Midpines (9.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.