Miranda, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 513, Miranda's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Miranda is a small community located in California, within Humboldt County. The total population is 513. It ranks as the 1209th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miranda is 24.0 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 35.1% of the population under 18, Miranda has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miranda is $39,390. This is 60% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.0%. This is 225% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Miranda, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $409,100. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miranda is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.4% vs 33.8%).

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Miranda, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.