Waukena, California facts for kids
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Waukena
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 Waukena, California
Location in California
Waukena, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.942 sq mi (2.441 km2) |
| • Land | 0.942 sq mi (2.441 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 114.6/sq mi (44.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93282
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature IDa | 251266; 2585463 |
Waukena is a small community in Tulare County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Waukena is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Corcoran.
This community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 93282. In 2010, the population of Waukena was 108 people. The name "Waukena" might come from an old English way of saying the Spanish name Joaquina.
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Exploring Waukena's Location
Waukena is found in California, a large state in the western United States. It sits in Tulare County, which is in the central part of California. The community is right on California State Route 137, a road that helps people travel through the area.
Waukena's Land Area
The United States Census Bureau reports that Waukena covers a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
Waukena's Weather
Waukena has a semi-arid climate. This means the area is usually dry, but it does get some rain. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Who Lives in Waukena?
The 2010 census counted 108 people living in Waukena. This means there were about 114.6 people per square mile.
Community Background
Most people in Waukena were White, making up about 79.6% of the population. About 2.8% were Native American. People from other backgrounds made up 17.6% of the population. A significant part of the community, 41.7%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
In 2010, there were 37 homes in Waukena. Many of these homes, 45.9%, had children under 18 living there. About 48.6% of homes were married couples. Some homes were led by a single parent.
The average number of people living in one home was about 2.92. There were 25 families in Waukena, with an average family size of 3.32 people.
Age Groups in Waukena
The population of Waukena included people of all ages. About 31.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 13% of the population. People between 25 and 44 years old were 24.1%. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25%. About 6.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Waukena was 30.3 years.
Housing in Waukena
There were 45 housing units in Waukena. About 40.5% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 59.5% were rented. This means more people in Waukena lived in rented homes than in homes they owned.
See also
In Spanish: Waukena (California) para niños
