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Mi-Wuk

California · 886 residents · 2.84 sq mi
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Mi-Wuk is a city of 886 people in California. At a median age of 56.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. That puts it in the top 10% of US cities for household income. There are 599 fewer people here than in 2000.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $91,849, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Mi-Wuk

What changed most since 1990

  • Median age35.9 → 56.4 (+20.5 years)US over the same years: +6.0 years
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree16.8% → 52.1% (+35.4 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
  • Population1,186 → 886 (−25%)US over the same years: +35%

Among the 19 cities and towns in the Sonora area

  • 4th in household income$91,849
  • 3rd in share with a bachelor's degree52.1%
  • 2nd in home value$503,900
  • 17th in diversity score16.9
Section 01

Population & growth

886
−40%since 2000
from 1,485 in 2000
1990 – 2024
313 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
56.4
+27%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.84 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
6698911K1K2K19902000201020202024Mi-Wuk
2024886
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.7%(95)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(63)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.9%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.3%(136)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(89)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(143)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7433.6%(298)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.8%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$91,849
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,925 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$67,431
+157%since 2000
from $26,209 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.451
+16%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$503,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,444
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
83.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
60.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.91 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.21 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
32.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.5
+27%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,318)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(94)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(823)
Black2.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
17
−41%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(14)
Spaniard1.4%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino1.5%(13)
Ancestry
German20.3%(180)
Norwegian18.4%(163)
Irish16%(142)
English11.5%(102)
Scottish10.8%(96)
Italian7.9%(70)
Croatian6.8%(60)
French5.9%(52)
Arab4.2%(37)
Lebanese4.2%(37)
Finnish2.9%(26)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(25)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.6%(14)
Polish1.1%(10)
Section 05

Education

52.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
22.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
55.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
34.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
49.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
48.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2013
from 23.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.2%(67)
Married58.2%(241)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.6%(106)
Women 15+
Never married7.8%(28)
Married64.7%(231)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced27.5%(98)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2013
from 23.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
36.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
4.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(31)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Mi-Wuk, decade by decade

Mi-Wuk population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
19901,186$70,336$266,16816.8%16.4
20001,485$94,589$251,38817.0%25.8
2010941$66,534$493,28622.9%26.9
2020935$137,762$394,8825.5%42.9
2024886$91,849$503,90052.1%16.9

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mi-Wuk, California?

Mi-Wuk, California has about 886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mi-Wuk, California?

The typical household in Mi-Wuk, California earns about $91,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mi-Wuk, California expensive?

In Mi-Wuk, California, the median home is worth about $503,900, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Mi-Wuk, California?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mi-Wuk, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mi-Wuk, California?

About 0.0% of people in Mi-Wuk, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mi-Wuk, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mi-Wuk, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 300 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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