Waukena, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Waukena, California had a total population of 62, the 1505th largest community in California, with a median household income of $86,250, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 20.7% is notably above the national average.
Waukena Quick Facts
How Waukena Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77 | 62 | -19.5% |
| Median household income | $81,500 | $86,250 | +5.8% |
How Waukena Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Waukena Rankings in California
Explore California Rankings
Other Cities in Tulare County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | 11.5% | $371,500 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | 17.9% | $329,800 |
| Porterville | 63,157 | $60,461 | 17.3% | $285,700 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | 26.8% | $275,000 |
| Lindsay | 12,643 | $53,201 | 33.1% | $286,400 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 | 22.9% | $248,500 |
| Exeter | 10,258 | $75,769 | 14.2% | $307,600 |
| Orosi | 8,966 | $54,604 | 22.0% | $227,100 |
| Woodlake | 7,702 | $46,266 | 25.3% | $300,200 |
| Earlimart | 7,214 | $52,881 | 21.8% | $264,200 |
Cities Similar to Waukena
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Mills | 63 | N/A | N/A | 25.4% | 25.4% |
| Darwin | 61 | N/A | N/A | 8.2% | 0.0% |
| Paskenta | 61 | N/A | $157,500 | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| Knights Ferry | 64 | N/A | N/A | 34.5% | 0.0% |
| Litchfield | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 27.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 62, Waukena'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
Waukena is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 62. It ranks as the 1505th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waukena is 48.0 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Waukena is $86,250. This is 13% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 20.7%. This is 213% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Waukena is Hispanic or Latino, making up 74.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 40.2%).
Education
25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Waukena, 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.
Free data download: Get all California city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waukena, California?
Waukena, California has a population of 62 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waukena, CA?
The median household income in Waukena is $86,250, which is 7% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Waukena, CA?
The poverty rate in Waukena is 9.7%. This means approximately 6 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Waukena, California?
Waukena's population is 25.8% White, 0.0% Black, 74.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Waukena, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Waukena — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Waukena, California?
25.6% of adults (25+) in Waukena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.