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Wawona

California · 125 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Wawona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $750,000. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

125
−2%since 2023
from 127 in 2023
2010 – 2024
116 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 118 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
43155267378490201020202024Wawona
2024125
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,353
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,320 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$54,893
+3%since 2023
from $53,131 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.134
+3%since 2023
from 0.130 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$750,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $739,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
$1,133
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,140 in 2023
US average: $1,442
29.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
70.8% rent
73.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
30.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
15.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
10.7
+1%since 2023
from 10.5 in 2023
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
56.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wawona, California?

Wawona, California has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wawona, California?

The typical household in Wawona, California earns about $70,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wawona, California expensive?

In Wawona, California, the median home is worth about $750,000, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Wawona, California?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wawona, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wawona, California?

About 0.0% of people in Wawona, 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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