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Mendocino, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
574
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
254
ZIP codes
0
Mendocino and its ZIP codes
Mendocino at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $80,833 a year, 18% less than the California figure of $99,122.
Local data for Mendocino, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mendocino, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,833
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
53.6%
Median age
69.2
Average commute
51.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (132), German Americans (97), Mexican Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Mendocino.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
Mendocino, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 51.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mendocino, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mendocino, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Mendocino
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3 |
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort BraggCity | 9.2 mi | 2.9 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.3 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| WillitsCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| Point ArenaCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| LaytonvilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mendocino, CA in?
- Mendocino is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Mendocino, CA?
- About 574 people live in Mendocino, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mendocino?
- Nearby places include Little River (2.8 mi), Caspar (3.5 mi), Albion (6.1 mi), Fort Bragg (9.2 mi), Comptche (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023