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Wawona, CA
Census-designated place in Mariposa County, California.
Population
125
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
0
Wawona and its ZIP codes
Wawona at a glance
- Wawona is 54% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Wawona, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mariposa County. PPP loans are for Wawona.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,091
6,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$278M
FY 2026, $16,240 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wawona, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
616
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
July high / Jan low
80° / 27°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wawona, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Wawona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fish CampCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Yosemite WestCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| NipinnawaseeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| El PortalCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ForestaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 33.4 |
| AhwahneeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.5 |
| Yosemite ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| BootjackCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MidpinesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| MariposaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| CoarsegoldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 17.2 |
| Mt. BullionCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 32.2 |
| Yosemite LakesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 20.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wawona, CA in?
- Wawona is in Mariposa County, California.
- What is the population of Wawona, CA?
- About 125 people live in Wawona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wawona?
- Nearby places include Fish Camp (4.7 mi), Yosemite West (8.2 mi), Nipinnawasee (11 mi), El Portal (12 mi), Foresta (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023