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Priority Area: Financial Stability
Mendocino County residents of all ages and races face a variety of overwhelming concerns. Lack of work, housing costs and limited housing can create an environment of despair. In Mendocino County 21% of children 0 to17 are living in households with income below the federal poverty line. The rate of unemployment is 7.62%, which is higher than in California and the United States. Unemployment rates increase significantly for Black persons, at 22.5%. 11.5% of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives live in poverty. Shortages of housing and jobs unveil the impact of poverty and the heavy burden that it creates for this community.
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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Health / Disabilities
Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Mendocino
Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Mendocino
26.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Employment
Size of Labor Force County: Mendocino
Size of Labor Force County: Mendocino
38,430
Persons
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(38,034)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Mendocino
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: Mendocino
5.3%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Adults Receiving Food Stamp Benefits County: Mendocino
Adults Receiving Food Stamp Benefits County: Mendocino
36.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(31.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(28.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
21.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(16.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance
Value
Compared to:
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Mendocino
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance County: Mendocino
29%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(35%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(23%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
15.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Mendocino
Households Receiving SNAP with Children County: Mendocino
40.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Value
(53.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count) County: Mendocino
Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count) County: Mendocino
1,828
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
22.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(16.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(30.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Projected Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
Projected Food Insecurity Rate County: Mendocino
15.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(19.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program County: Mendocino
Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program County: Mendocino
64.9%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(52.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(65.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Government Assistance
Households with Cash Public Assistance Income County: Mendocino
Households with Cash Public Assistance Income County: Mendocino
3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Income
Income Inequality County: Mendocino
Income Inequality County: Mendocino
0.481
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(0.490)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Household Income County: Mendocino
Median Household Income County: Mendocino
$61,335
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($91,905)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Per Capita Income County: Mendocino
Per Capita Income County: Mendocino
$34,977
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
($45,591)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Poverty
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
20.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
11.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
12.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Mendocino
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Mendocino
2,702
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Mendocino
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Mendocino
64.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(72.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Mendocino
16.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
