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Wawona

California · 169 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Wawona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,563. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 89 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
+111%vs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
157 / sq mi
+111%vs 2011
vs 74 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+31%vs 2011
vs 33.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
43155267378490201020202024Wawona
2024125
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,563
+193%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,353 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,737
+14%vs 2011
vs $19,068 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.150
−54%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$195
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.1%
−39.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
70.1%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian43.8%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(137)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(12)
Asian2.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(45)
Diversity Score
26
−57%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−42.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
+21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
33.5%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−30.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.3%
−36.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
87.8%
+30.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.5% in 2011
Female
12.2%
−30.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
Foreign born
9.3%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wawona, California?

Wawona, California has about 169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wawona, California?

The typical household in Wawona, California earns about $63,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wawona, California expensive?

In Wawona, California, the typical rent is about $195 a month.

How educated are people in Wawona, California?

About 17.5% 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 4.2% of people in Wawona, California live below the federal poverty line.

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