Costa Mesa is a city located in Orange County, California. Costa Mesa has a 2025 population of 106,069. Costa Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -5.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 111,781 in 2020.
The average household income in Costa Mesa is $147,350 with a poverty rate of 8.94%.The median age in Costa Mesa is 36.5 years: 36.3 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Costa Mesa includes 52.7% White, 17.88% other race, 8.8% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 58,259 | 52.7% |
Other race | 19,762 | 17.88% |
Two or more races | 18,724 | 16.94% |
Asian | 9,722 | 8.8% |
Black or African American | 1,764 | 1.6% |
Native American | 1,299 | 1.18% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,008 | 0.91% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Costa Mesa's average per capita income is $60,298. Household income levels show a median of $110,073. The poverty rate stands at 8.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $147,956 | - |
Families | $121,505 | $167,507 |
Households | $110,073 | $147,350 |
Non Families | $89,939 | $111,785 |
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