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Waukena

California · 80 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Waukena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 46% since 2019, a loss of 69 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $225,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−46%since 2019
from 149 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
−46%since 2019
from 426 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+51%since 2019
from 27.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4793139184230201020202024Waukena
202462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,296
+34%since 2019
from $22,551 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade41.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $261,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,045
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,045 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
21.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
78.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−16%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic45%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(29)
Black1.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino60%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(48)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
41.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
7.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukena, California?

Waukena, California has about 80 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukena, California?

The typical household in Waukena, California earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukena, California expensive?

In Waukena, California, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Waukena, California?

About 7.5% 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 23.5% of people in Waukena, California live below the federal poverty line.

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