About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Costa Mesa population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Costa Mesa across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Costa Mesa was 108,354, a 1.09% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Costa Mesa population was 109,548, a decline of 1.12% compared to a population of 110,789 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Costa Mesa decreased by 1,112. In this period, the peak population was 113,420 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Costa Mesa is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Costa Mesa population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Costa Mesa Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Costa Mesa Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Costa Mesa, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Costa Mesa.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Costa Mesa, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 32,059 (79.58% of the total Hispanic population).

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Black or African American
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Costa Mesa
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Costa Mesa is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Costa Mesa total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Costa Mesa Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Costa Mesa population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Costa Mesa. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Costa Mesa by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Costa Mesa.

Key observations

The largest age group in Costa Mesa, CA was for the group of age 25 to 29 years years with a population of 11,380 (10.30%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Costa Mesa, CA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 1,313 (1.19%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Costa Mesa is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Costa Mesa total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Costa Mesa Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic and housing statistics for ZIP code 92626 in Costa Mesa, California.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Costa Mesa city, California. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Historical Dataset of Costa Mesa High School is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023),Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023),Distribution of Students By Grade Trends,Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023),American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2008),Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2015),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023),Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023),Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023),Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022),Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Costa Mesa High School

This dataset tracks annual total students amount from 1987 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School

This dataset tracks annual white student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School vs. California and Newport-Mesa Unified School District

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School vs. California and Newport-Mesa Unified School District

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Costa Mesa, CA population pyramid, which represents the Costa Mesa population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Costa Mesa, CA, is 21.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Costa Mesa, CA, is 18.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Costa Mesa, CA is 39.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Costa Mesa, CA is 5.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Costa Mesa population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Costa Mesa for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Costa Mesa for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Costa Mesa for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Costa Mesa Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population 19 to 64 years Health Insurance Coverage Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering consumer health insurance coverage rates in Costa Mesa, California by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

This dataset tracks annual two or more races student percentage from 2013 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School vs. California and Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Hispanic Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Costa Mesa, California by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Statistics for moving services in costa mesa including costs, move sizes, and other relevant data as of June 2025.

35 to 44 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Costa Mesa, California by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

This dataset tracks annual diversity score from 1991 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School vs. California and Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Original census file name: tl_2020_

White, not Hispanic Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Costa Mesa, California by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Costa Mesa High School vs. California and Newport-Mesa Unified School District