Mono County, California
Mono County, California | |
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| County of Mono | |
 Mono Lake, the dominant geographical feature in Mono County | |
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| Coordinates: 37°55′N 118°52′W / 37.917°N 118.867°WCoordinates: 37°55′N 118°52′W / 37.917°N 118.867°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Eastern California |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Named for | Mono Lake, which is derived from Monachi, a Yokutsan name for native peoples of the Sierra Nevada |
| County seat | Bridgeport |
| Largest city | Mammoth Lakes (population and area) |
| Government | |
| • Board of Supervisors | show
Supervisors |
| • Assemblymember | Frank Bigelow (R) |
| • State senator | Andreas Borgeas (R)[1] |
| • U. S. rep. | Jay Obernolte (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,132 sq mi (8,110 km2) |
| • Land | 3,049 sq mi (7,900 km2) |
| • Water | 83 sq mi (210 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 14,252 ft (4,344 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,202 |
| • Estimate (2019)[4] | 14,444 |
| • Density | 4.5/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time) |
| Area code | |
| Website | www |
Mono County (/ˈmoʊnoʊ/ MOH-noh) is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,202.[3] making it the fifth-least populous county in California. The county seat is Bridgeport.[5][6] The county is located east of the Sierra Nevada between Yosemite National Park and Nevada. The only incorporated town in the county is Mammoth Lakes,[7] which is located at the foot of Mammoth Mountain.[8] Other locations, such as June Lake, are also famous as skiing and fishing resorts. Located in the middle of the county is Mono Lake, a vital habitat for millions of migratory and nesting birds. The lake is located in a wild natural setting, with pinnacles of tufa arising out of the salty and alkaline lake. Also located in Mono County is Bodie, the official state gold rush ghost town, which is now a California State Historic Park.
History[]
Mono County was formed in 1861 from parts of Calaveras, Fresno and Mariposa counties. A portion of northern Mono County contributed to the formation of Alpine County in 1864; parts of the county's territory were given to Inyo County in 1866.
The county is named after Mono Lake which, in 1852, was named for a Native American Paiute tribe, the Mono people, who historically inhabited the Sierra Nevada from north of Mono Lake to Owens Lake. The tribe's western neighbors, the Yokut, called them monachie, meaning "fly people" because they used fly larvae as their chief food staple and trading article.[9]
Archeologists know almost nothing about the first inhabitants of the county, as little material evidence has been found from them. The Kuzedika, a band of Paiute, had been there many generations by the time the first anglophones arrived. The Kuzedika were hunter-gatherers and their language is a part of the Shoshone language.[9]
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,132 square miles (8,110 km2), of which 3,049 square miles (7,900 km2) is land and 83 square miles (210 km2) (2.6%) is water.[10] The highest point in Mono County is White Mountain Peak which, at 14,252 feet (4344.0 m), is the third-highest peak in California.
Adjacent counties[]
- Inyo County - south
- Fresno County - southwest
- Madera County - southwest
- Tuolumne County- west
- Alpine County - northwest
- Douglas County, Nevada - north
- Lyon County, Nevada - northeast
- Mineral County, Nevada - east
- Esmeralda County, Nevada - southeast
National protected areas[]
- Inyo National Forest (part)
- Toiyabe National Forest (part)
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Demographics[]
2021[]
In June 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked the county with the third best life expectancy in the United States at 96.5 years old.[12]
2011[]
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2010[]
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 430 | — | |
| 1880 | 7,499 | 1,644.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,002 | −73.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,167 | 8.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,042 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 960 | −53.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,360 | 41.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,299 | 69.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,115 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,213 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,016 | 81.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,577 | 113.6% | |
| 1990 | 9,956 | 16.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,853 | 29.1% | |
| 2010 | 14,202 | 10.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 14,444 | [4] | 1.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[21] 1790–1960[22] 1900–1990[23] 1990–2000[24] 2010–2015[3] | |||
The 2010 United States Census reported that Mono County had a population of 14,202. The racial makeup of Mono County was 11,697 (82.4%) White, 47 (0.3%) African American, 302 (2.1%) Native American, 192 (1.4%) Asian, 11 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,539 (10.8%) from other races, and 414 (2.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,762 persons (26.5%).[25]
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2000[]
As of the census[26] of 2000, there were 12,853 people, 5,137 households, and 3,143 families residing in the county. The population density was 4/sq mi (1.5/km2). There were 11,757 housing units at an average density of 4/sq mi (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 2.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.5% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. 17.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 13.4% were of German, 12.6% Irish and 11.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 84.0% spoke English and 15.1% Spanish as their first language.
There were 5,137 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 121.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.8 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,992, and the median income for a family was $50,487. Males had a median income of $32,600 versus $26,227 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,422. About 6.3% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
Politics[]
Voter registration[]
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Cities by population and voter registration[]
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Overview[]
In November 2008, Mono County was one of just three counties in California's interior in which voters rejected Proposition 8 which sought to ban gay marriage. The county's voters rejected Proposition 8 by 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent. The other interior counties in which Proposition 8 failed to receive a majority of votes were neighboring Alpine County and Yolo County.[28]
Mono County is in California's 8th congressional district, represented by Republican Jay Obernolte.[29]
In the state legislature Mono is in the 5th Assembly district, which is held by Republican Frank Bigelow, and the 8th Senate district, which is held by Republican Tom Berryhill.
Crime[]
The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense.
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Cities by population and crime rates[]
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Transportation[]
Major highways[]
U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 395
State Route 108
State Route 120
State Route 167
State Route 182
State Route 270
Public transportation[]
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority operates intercity bus service along U.S. 395, as well as local services in Mammoth Lakes. Service extends south to Lancaster, California (Los Angeles County) and north to Reno, Nevada.
(YARTS) also runs along U.S. 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Lee Vining before entering Yosemite National Park.
Airports[]
General aviation airports in Mono County include Bryant Field near Bridgeport, Mammoth Yosemite Airport and Lee Vining Airport. In December 2008, Mammoth Yosemite Airport began commercial air service to Los Angeles International Airport on a seasonal (December to April) basis; the service is provided by Horizon Air, and is subsidized by Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.
Communities[]
Town[]
Census-designated places[]
Population ranking[]
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Mono County.[33]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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| 1 | Mammoth Lakes | Town | 8,234 |
| 2 | Crowley Lake | CDP | 875 |
| 3 | Walker | CDP | 721 |
| 4 | Chalfant | CDP | 651 |
| 5 | June Lake | CDP | 629 |
| 6 | † Bridgeport | CDP | 575 |
| 7 | Coleville | CDP | 495 |
| 8 | Benton | CDP | 280 |
| 9 | Lee Vining | CDP | 222 |
| 10 | Swall Meadows | CDP | 220 |
| 11 | Sunny Slopes | CDP | 182 |
| 12 | Mono City | CDP | 172 |
| 13 | Paradise | CDP | 153 |
| 14 | Benton Reservation (Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe)[34] | AIAN | 76 |
| 15 | Aspen Springs | CDP | 65 |
| 16 | Topaz | CDP | 50 |
| 17 | McGee Creek | CDP | 41 |
| 18 | Bridgeport Reservation (Paiute Indians)[35] | AIAN | 35 |
See also[]
- List of school districts in Mono County, California
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mono County, California
Notes[]
- ^ Other = Some other race + Two or more races
- ^ Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native
- ^ Jump up to: a b Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.
- ^ Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes.
References[]
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- ^ "White Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
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- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "Mono County General Information". Archived from the original on December 22, 2007. Retrieved November 5, 2007.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Town of Mammoth Lakes, California". Retrieved November 5, 2007.
- ^ "Mammoth Mountain". Retrieved November 5, 2007.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Sprague, Marguerite (2003). "Welcome to Bodie". Bodie's Gold. Reno, Nevada: University of Nevada Press. pp. 3, 205. ISBN 0-87417-628-X.
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- ^ Granite Mountain Wilderness Archived 2016-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Cirruzzo, Chelsea (June 30, 2021). "The 25 Counties With the Longest Life Expectancy". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B02001. U.S. Census website. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Jump up to: a b U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B03003. U.S. Census website. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ Jump up to: a b U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19301. U.S. Census website. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ^ Jump up to: a b U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013. U.S. Census website. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
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- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
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- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
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- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j Office of the Attorney General, Department of Justice, State of California. Table 11: Crimes – 2009 Archived 2013-12-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
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- ^ CNMP, US Census Bureau. "This site has been redesigned and relocated. - U.S. Census Bureau". www.census.gov.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Further reading[]
- Rockwell, G. L.; Honeywell, P. D. (2004). Water-quality data for selected stream sites in Bridgeport Valley, Mono County, California, April 2000 to June 2003. U.S. Geological Survey Data Series. 89. Reston, VA: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey.
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