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Miranda, CA

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.

Population

513

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

343

ZIP codes

0

Miranda and its ZIP codes

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Miranda at a glance

  • Miranda is 36% denser than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,390, 60% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,100 (44% below California).

Local data for Miranda, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Miranda, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,390

Poverty rate

39.0%

Median home value

$409,100

Homeownership

70.6%

Bachelor's or higher

18.7%

Median age

24.0

Average commute

12.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (242), Irish Americans (100), Scottish Americans (57).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Miranda.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,492

52,251 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,031

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $8,086 per person

Humboldt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Miranda, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.4%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Miranda, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

749

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

342

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 39°F

65.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Miranda, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

18.8%

U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

Cities near Miranda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.7
Myers FlatCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.4
RedwayCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.3
WeottCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
GarbervilleCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.7
AlderpointCensus-designated place12 mi2.4
BenbowCensus-designated place12 mi4.9
RedcrestCensus-designated place14 mi0.6
Shelter CoveCensus-designated place18 mi5.8
Mad RiverCensus-designated place22 mi35.2
ScotiaCensus-designated place23 mi0.7
Rio DellCity24 mi2.5
RuthCensus-designated place25 mi38.9
LeggettCensus-designated place26 mi2.7
HydesvilleCensus-designated place27 mi7.5
FortunaCity30 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Miranda, CA in?
Miranda is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Miranda, CA?
About 513 people live in Miranda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Miranda?
Nearby places include Phillipsville (2.2 mi), Myers Flat (3.9 mi), Redway (7.5 mi), Weott (8.4 mi), Garberville (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023