Mono County Demographics

A map of Mono County's Population by Race

Mono County, California has an estimated population of 13,148, a less than 1% change from the 13,195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 27.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.8% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mono County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mono has become slightly more 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 Mono County, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mono County is ranked the 55th most populous county in California, out of 58 counties. Mono County was ranked the 55th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Mono County's White Population

8,538 residents of Mono County, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mono County is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mono County ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Mono County's population has decreased from 65.8% to 64.9%.

Mono County is more White than neighboring Mineral County (57.1% White), and Madera County (29.9% White). Mono County is less White than neighboring Tuolumne County (78% White), Mariposa County (74% White), and Lyon County (70.4% White).

Mono County's Black Population

9 residents of Mono County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mono County is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mono County ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.8%. Black residents' share of Mono County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Mono County is less Black than neighboring Mineral County (3.2% Black), Tuolumne County (1.8% Black), Mariposa County (0.9% Black), Lyon County (1.3% Black), and Madera County (2.4% Black).

Mono County's Asian Population

243 residents of Mono County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mono County is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mono County ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.8%. Asian residents' share of Mono County's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Mono County is more Asian than neighboring Mineral County (0.1% Asian), Tuolumne County (1.5% Asian), and Lyon County (1.3% Asian). Mono County is less Asian than neighboring Mariposa County (1.9% Asian), and Madera County (2.4% Asian).

Mono County's Hispanic Population

3,568 residents of Mono County, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mono County is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mono County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Mono County's population has increased from 26.6% to 27.1%.

Mono County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral County (17.4% Hispanic), Tuolumne County (13.6% Hispanic), Mariposa County (14.7% Hispanic), and Lyon County (19.5% Hispanic). Mono County is less Hispanic than neighboring Madera County (60.9% Hispanic).

Mono County's Native American/Other Population

274 residents of Mono County, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mono County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mono County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mono County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Mono County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuolumne County (1.4% Native American/Other), Lyon County (1.8% Native American/Other), and Madera County (1% Native American/Other). Mono County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral County (15.8% Native American/Other), and Mariposa County (2.7% Native American/Other).

Mono County's Multiracial Population

516 residents of Mono County, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mono County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mono County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Mono County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mono County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Mono County is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuolumne County (3.8% Multiracial), and Madera County (3.4% Multiracial). Mono County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mineral County (6.5% Multiracial), Mariposa County (5.8% Multiracial), and Lyon County (5.8% 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.