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Mi-Wuk

California · 886 residents · 2.835 sq mi
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Mi-Wuk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,849. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 599 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $503,900. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
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
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886
−40%since 2000
from 1,485 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+27%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6698911K1K2K1990201020202024Mi-Wuk
2024886
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,849
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,925 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$503,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+106%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,318)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(94)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(823)
Black2.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(150)
Diversity Score
17
+3%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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