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Waukena

California · 62 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Waukena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 15 residents. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−19%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 220 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+8%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4793139184230201020202024Waukena
202462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,452
−12%since 2023
from $31,348 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.247
+19%since 2023
from 0.208 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,344 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+38.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(30)
Diversity Score
48
+11%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−3%since 2023
from 20.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
Female
27.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukena, California?

Waukena, California has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukena, California?

The typical household in Waukena, California earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukena, California expensive?

In Waukena, California, the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Waukena, California?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waukena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukena, California?

About 9.7% of people in Waukena, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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