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Cleone, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
613
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
0
Cleone and its ZIP codes
Cleone at a glance
- Cleone is 53% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,679 a year, 46% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $607,500 (17% below California).
Local data for Cleone, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleone, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,679
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$607,500
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (194), Norwegian Americans (46), Irish Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Cleone.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
How people get to work
Cleone, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleone, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 40°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleone, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Cleone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort BraggCity | 3.5 mi | 2.9 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3 |
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| LaytonvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| WillitsCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleone, CA in?
- Cleone is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Cleone, CA?
- About 613 people live in Cleone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleone?
- Nearby places include Fort Bragg (3.5 mi), Caspar (9 mi), Mendocino (12 mi), Little River (15 mi), Albion (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023