Editing Mariposa, California (section)

===2020===
In the [[2020_United_States_census|2020 census]], the Mariposa [[Census_county_division|Census County Division]] reported a total population of 12,981.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa">{{cite web |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Mariposa_CCD,_Mariposa_County,_California?g=060XX00US0604391880 |title=Mariposa CCD, Mariposa County, California - Census Bureau Profile |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=2025-01-17}}</ref> About 31.6% of residents have at least a bachelor's degree.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/> The community has a notably older demographic, with a median age of 55.6 years and 33.4% of the population aged 65 years or older. The area encompasses 5,489 households.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/> The median household income stands at $64,490, while the employment rate is relatively low at 43.3%. Health care coverage is quite widespread, with only 4.7% of the population going without it.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/>

In terms of racial demographics, [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino (demonym)|Latino]] individuals constitute 1,568 residents, about 12% of the total population, which is significantly lower than the statewide average of nearly 40%.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/> American Indians account for 434 residents, representing approximately 3.34% of the population.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/> Veterans comprise 11.9% of the populace.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/>

Economically, 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/> The percentage of government workers in the workforce is remarkably high at 35.7% compared to the statewide average. The homeownership rate is high at 76.4%.<ref name="Census2020Mariposa"/>