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Covelo, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
1,286
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
0
Covelo and its ZIP codes
Covelo at a glance
- Covelo is 28% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,583, 65% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $360,000 (51% below California) and median rent is $1,281 a month.
Local data for Covelo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covelo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,583
Poverty rate
36.5%
Median home value
$360,000
Median rent
$1,281/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (550), German Americans (137), Irish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Covelo.
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
Covelo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covelo, 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
92° / 33°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covelo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Covelo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaytonvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.3 |
| WillitsCity | 28 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covelo, CA in?
- Covelo is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Covelo, CA?
- About 1,286 people live in Covelo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covelo?
- Nearby places include Laytonville (16 mi), Leggett (26 mi), Brooktrails (26 mi), Willits (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023