Mecca
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Mecca is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 8,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -187 ft (-57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oasis, 4.9 miles SW.
- 8,219residents (2020 Census)
- -187 ftelevation · -57 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 1,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 92254ZIP code
About Mecca
Mecca is an unincorporated community located in Riverside County, California, United States. The desert community lies on the north shore of the Salton Sea in the Eastern Coachella Valley and is surrounded by agricultural land. As of the 2020 census, Mecca had a population of 8,219.
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- Median household income
- $48,312
- Median home value
- $224,300
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Mecca had 8,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi (458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mecca at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.94 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Elevation | -187 ft (-57 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5765° N, 116.0647° W |
| ZIP code | 92254 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0646660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mecca
- Oasis4.9 mi SW
- Thermal5.1 mi NW
- Vista Santa Rosa8.9 mi W
- Coachella9.1 mi NW
- North Shore9.8 mi SE
- Desert Shores12.0 mi S
- La Quinta12.6 mi W
- Salton Sea Beach14.2 mi S
- Indio14.6 mi NW
- Bermuda Dunes17.2 mi NW
- Indian Wells17.5 mi NW
- Desert Palms19.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mecca
What county is Mecca in?
Mecca is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Mecca, CA?
8,219 people lived in Mecca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mecca, CA?
The ZIP code of Mecca is 92254.
What is the elevation of Mecca?
-187 feet (-57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mecca?
Oasis (4.9 mi), Thermal (5.1 mi), Vista Santa Rosa (8.9 mi), Coachella (9.1 mi), North Shore (9.8 mi).
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