Ahwahnee
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Ahwahnee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madera County, California, with 2,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,326 ft (709 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nipinnawasee, 2.7 miles N.
- 2,296residents (2020 Census)
- 2,326 ftelevation · 709 m
- 11.5 sq miland area · 29.9 km²
- 199 / sq mipopulation density
- 93601ZIP code
About Ahwahnee
Ahwahnee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. It lies in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 2,326 feet (709 m), about 5.25 miles (8.45 km) west of Yosemite Forks. The population was 2,296 at the 2020 United States census. Historically a midway stop on the Raymond–Wawona stagecoach route to Yosemite, Ahwahnee later became the site of the Tri-County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, which operated from 1919 to 1969. The area includes Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park, on the former sanatorium grounds, and Wassama Round House State Historic Park, a reconstructed Miwok ceremonial site.
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- Median household income
- $77,391
- Median home value
- $470,400
- Median rent
- $2,417/mo
- Median age
- 68.3
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Ahwahnee had 2,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 199 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ahwahnee at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.54 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,326 ft (709 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3654° N, 119.7166° W |
| ZIP code | 93601 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0600478 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ahwahnee
- Nipinnawasee2.7 mi N
- Oakhurst5.2 mi E
- Coarsegold8.8 mi S
- Bass Lake8.8 mi E
- Fish Camp8.9 mi NE
- Bootjack11.9 mi NW
- Yosemite Lakes12.8 mi S
- Wawona13.1 mi N
- North Fork14.0 mi SE
- Mariposa16.5 mi NW
- Midpines17.4 mi NW
- Yosemite West19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Ahwahnee
What county is Ahwahnee in?
Ahwahnee is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of Ahwahnee, CA?
2,296 people lived in Ahwahnee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ahwahnee, CA?
The ZIP code of Ahwahnee is 93601.
What is the elevation of Ahwahnee?
2,326 feet (709 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ahwahnee?
Nipinnawasee (2.7 mi), Oakhurst (5.2 mi), Coarsegold (8.8 mi), Bass Lake (8.8 mi), Fish Camp (8.9 mi).
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