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Waukena, CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.

Population

62

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

177

ZIP codes

0

Waukena and its ZIP codes

Full map

Waukena at a glance

  • Waukena is 30% less dense than California as a whole.

Local data for Waukena, CA

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Waukena.

Details

Unemployment rate

10.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,792

174,610 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,098

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.05B

FY 2026, $4,340 per person

Tulare County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Waukena, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

1,796

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

3,871

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 38°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waukena, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.2%

U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts

Cities near Waukena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CorcoranCity4.9 mi7.5
MathenyCensus-designated place9 mi0.4
TulareCity10 mi20.7
TiptonCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
Home GardenCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
West GoshenCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
HanfordCity15 mi17.9
GoshenCensus-designated place15 mi2.8
ArmonaCensus-designated place16 mi2.1
PixleyCensus-designated place16 mi5.3
VisaliaCity17 mi38.5
AlpaughCensus-designated place17 mi0.4
WoodvilleCensus-designated place18 mi1
StratfordCensus-designated place18 mi0.7
GrangevilleCensus-designated place18 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waukena, CA in?
Waukena is in Tulare County, California.
What is the population of Waukena, CA?
About 62 people live in Waukena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waukena?
Nearby places include Corcoran (4.9 mi), Matheny (9 mi), Tulare (10 mi), Tipton (12 mi), Home Garden (13 mi).

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