Mariposa, California
Mariposa: Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
About
Mariposa is a CDP located in the county of Mariposa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,173. After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 1,373 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mariposa
| Population : | 1,373 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Mariposa County |
| Different from : | Maricopa |
| Postal code : | 95338 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 209 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.24% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.76% |
| Altitude : | 1,949 feet / 594 meters |
| Capital city : | Mariposa is capital of Mariposa County |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 03:28:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Population growth : | -58.27% (2010-2015) |
Geography
Mariposa is located at 37°29'6"N 119°57'59"W (37.4849400, -119.9662800).
Mariposa map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mariposa decreased by 58.27% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,173 | - | census |
| 2015 | 1,373 | -58.27% | census |
People born in Mariposa (4)
People born in Mariposa, including musician and television host Jacoby Shaddix, politician George Radanovich, musician Joe Plummer, .
List
- Jon Leicester (American baseball player) he was born in 07/02/1979
Schools in Mariposa
College & universities near Mariposa, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445188 | University of California-Merced | Merced (CA) | 95343-5603 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mariposa, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRM | Mariposa, CA | Highway 140 and 7th Street | BUS |
| MRP | Mariposa, California | 5158 State Highway 140 | BUS |
| MDP | Midpines, California | 6979 Highway 140 | BUS |
| EPL | El Portal, California | 11136 Highway 140 | BUS |
| YOF | Yosemite National Park (Crane Flat), California | Old Tioga Pass Highway (Highway 120 East) | BUS |
Post offices near Mariposa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Post Office | Mariposa (CA) | 95338 |
Other cities in Mariposa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mariposa County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bootjack | 960 | Unincorporated community in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Mariposa distances to largest California cities
