Census Bureau data for Mescal CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Mescal CDP
- What is the median household income in Mescal CDP?
- The median household income in Mescal CDP is $52,465 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Mescal CDP?
- The poverty rate in Mescal CDP is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Mescal CDP?
- $182,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Mescal CDP?
- The median gross rent in Mescal CDP is $737 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Mescal CDP residents have a college degree?
- 24.3% of adults in Mescal CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,601
Median Income
$52,465
Median Home Value
$182,900
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,798 (+47.1%)
Home Value:
+$61,400 (+50.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.0 pp (-18.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+6.1%)
Unemployment:
-4.0 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,601
Median Age
53.0
Female
54.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.1%
Two or More 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,465
±$11,474
-$24,407 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$86,040
Median Family Income
$67,813
Poverty Rate
12.9%
+4.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
34.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
20.8%
$50–75k
26.9%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
6.0%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
774
Owner-Occupied
88.9%
Renter-Occupied
11.1%
Vacancy Rate
19.8%
Median Home Value
$182,900
-$176,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$737
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
71.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.1%
$50–100k
14.9%
$100–200k
15.8%
$200–300k
17.9%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
14.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3+
33.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.3%
Mobile home
37.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.5%
1970–1999
5.4%
2000–2009
40.8%
2010+
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.3%
-8.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.8%
Some College / Associate
30.3%
Less Than High School
0.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-5.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
37.8%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
13.5%
Private For-Profit
84.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.5%
Edu/Health
16.5%
Construction
12.1%
Retail
11.1%
Prof. Services
10.9%
Finance
10.9%
Transportation
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
2.4%
Public Admin
2.0%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
43.0%
Production
26.9%
Sales
21.7%
Food Prep
4.8%
Construction
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.5 min
Drove Alone
54.4%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
37.8%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
621
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.6%
5–9
1.7%
10–14
11.8%
15–19
11.1%
20–24
2.1%
25–34
4.9%
35–44
5.7%
45–54
17.1%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
20.0%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 26.1%
Working age (18–64): 73.9%
65 and over: 31.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.5%
Naturalized Citizen
27.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
19.1%
With a Disability
34.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.8%
Has a Computer
96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023