Mariposa, CA Demographics

A map of Mariposa's Population by Race

Mariposa, California has an estimated population of 1,137, a large decrease from the 1,526 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 7.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mariposa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mariposa has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mariposa, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mariposa is ranked the 1029th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 972nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mariposa's White Population

908 residents of Mariposa, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mariposa is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mariposa ranks 458th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's White population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Mariposa's population has increased from 73.6% to 79.9%.

Mariposa is more White than neighboring Catheys Valley (75.6% White), and Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) (60.3% White). Mariposa is less White than neighboring Mt. Bullion (100% White), Midpines (93.1% White), and Bootjack (82.5% White).

Mariposa's Black Population

42 residents of Mariposa, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mariposa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mariposa ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Mariposa's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.7%.

Mariposa is more Black than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0% Black), Midpines (0% Black), Bootjack (0% Black), Catheys Valley (0% Black), and Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) (0% Black).

Mariposa's Asian Population

48 residents of Mariposa, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mariposa is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mariposa ranks 898th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Asian residents' share of Mariposa's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.2%.

Mariposa is more Asian than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0% Asian), Bootjack (0% Asian), and Catheys Valley (2% Asian). Mariposa is less Asian than neighboring Midpines (6.9% Asian), and Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) (8.9% Asian).

Mariposa's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Mariposa, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mariposa is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mariposa ranks 1090th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mariposa's population has decreased from 13.6% to 4.7%.

Mariposa is more Hispanic than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0% Hispanic), and Midpines (0% Hispanic). Mariposa is less Hispanic than neighboring Bootjack (7.8% Hispanic), Catheys Valley (13.8% Hispanic), and Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) (30.8% Hispanic).

Mariposa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Mariposa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mariposa is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mariposa ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mariposa's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Mariposa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Catheys Valley (2.1% Native American/Other).

Mariposa's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Mariposa, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mariposa is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mariposa ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mariposa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Mariposa's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.5%.

Mariposa is more Multiracial than neighboring Mt. Bullion (0% Multiracial), Midpines (0% Multiracial), Catheys Valley (6.4% Multiracial), and Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) (0% Multiracial). Mariposa is less Multiracial than neighboring Bootjack (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.