Costa Mesa, CA Demographics
What is the population of Costa Mesa?
There are 110,538 residents in Costa Mesa, with a median age of 36. Of this, 51.01% are males and 48.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.42% of the resident pool in Costa Mesa, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.12%. Additionally, 12.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 92,657 people in Costa Mesa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 110,538 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 56,389 | -1.9% |
| Female Population | 54,149 | 0.3% |
Male Population 51.01%
Female Population 48.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | -1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 84,477 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,295 | -7.0% |
| Not Citizen | 13,766 | 0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.12%
Not Citizen 12.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 762 | -22.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,262 | 0.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,680 | -1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 986 | 4.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 92,657 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 11.21%
Moved from Same State 2.45%
Moved from Different State 0.9%
Same House as Last Year 84.74%
What are the employment statistics in Costa Mesa?
White-collar workers make up 85.25% of the working population in Costa Mesa, while blue-collar employees account for 14.75%. There are also 20,696 entrepreneurs in Costa Mesa (16.03% of the workforce); 90,554 workers employed in private companies (70.13%); and 10,738 people working in governmental institutions (8.32%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 110,074 | 100.4% |
| Blue Collar | 19,050 | 101.8% |
White Collar 85.25%
Blue Collar 14.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,696 | 111.8% |
| Private Companies | 90,554 | 99.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,738 | 91.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,136 | 97.2% |
Self Employees 16.03%
Private Companies 70.13%
Governmental Workers 8.32%
Not for Profit Companies 5.53%
How many households are there in Costa Mesa?
There are a total of 41,628 households in Costa Mesa, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.34% of these Costa Mesa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.66%. Additionally, 27.27% of households have children and 72.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 41,628 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.2% |
| Family Households | 24,285 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,343 | 1.5% |
Family Households 58.34%
Non-Family Households 41.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,351 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 30,277 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 27.27%
Households without Children 72.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Costa Mesa?
The average annual household income in Costa Mesa is $147,350, while the median household income sits at $110,073 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $127,712, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,635. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,000 and $77,429, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $147,350 | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $110,073 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,792 | -6.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 98,746 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Costa Mesa?
There are 43,684 housing units in Costa Mesa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 41,628 occupied housing units in Costa Mesa, 39.37% are owner-occupied, while 60.63% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,078,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,462 per month in Costa Mesa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 43,684 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 587 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,274 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,527 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,666 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,206 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,470 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,924 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,029 | 9.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,829 | 11.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 172 | 37.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 41,628 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,387 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25,241 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 39.37%
Renter Occupied 60.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,412 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,975 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,078,400 | 10.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $968,500 | 7.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,462 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 75.74%
Without Mortgage 24.26%
What is the level of education in Costa Mesa?
Approximately 24.4% of the population in Costa Mesa holds a high school degree (that's 21,886 residents), while 22.35% have attained a college certificate (20,043 locals) and 28.97% have a bachelor's degree (25,979 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,209 | 6.0% |
| Some High School | 21,886 | -5.0% |
| Some College | 20,043 | -10.4% |
| Associate Degree | 6,286 | -2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,979 | 4.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,281 | -2.1% |
No High School 5.81%
Some High School 24.4%
Some College 22.35%
Associate Degree 7.01%
Bachelor's Degree 28.97%
Graduate Degree 11.46%
What is the marital status of Costa Mesa residents?
A total of 40,440 people in Costa Mesa have never been married (which represents 43.12% of the total population), while 40,669 of them are wedded (43.36%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,452 (1.55%) and 9,508 (10.14%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 40,440 | 0.9% |
| Married | 40,669 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1,452 | -10.6% |
| Widowed | 3,176 | -4.3% |
| Divorced | 9,508 | -2.8% |
Never Married 43.12%
Married 43.36%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 3.39%
Divorced 10.14%
What are the most common means of transportation in Costa Mesa?
The top three means of transportation people in Costa Mesa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 46,316 residents commute by car, 1,435 prefer going to work by walking and 956 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 46,316 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 956 | -6.6% |
| Railroad | 21 | -19.2% |
| Ferryboat | 7 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 648 | -21.4% |
| Motorcycle | 398 | 3.4% |
| TaxiCab | 53 | -42.4% |
| Walk | 1,435 | -10.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Costa Mesa by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.