Mendocino, California

Mendocino is a town located in Mendocino County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 824.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 69.45% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 824 people, 424 households, and 220 families residing in the town. The population density is 140.2/km² (363.8/mi²). There are 549 housing units at an average density of 93.4 persons/km² (242.4 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.51% White, 0.00% African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. 2.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 424 households out of which 18.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 47.9% are non-families. 38.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.94 and the average family size is 2.51.

In the town the population is spread out with 15.5% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 38.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51 years. For every 100 females there are 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $44,107, and the median income for a family is $59,167. Males have a median income of $41,667 versus $29,875 for females. The per capita income for the town is $29,348. 13.3% of the population and 6.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.3% are under the age of 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older.