Miranda, California

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Population in 2010: 520.
Males: 271  (52.2%)
Females: 249  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

21.4 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95553.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,883
Miranda:

$57,883
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,883

Miranda CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $429,500
Miranda:

$429,500
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $263,452; detached houses: $262,148

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,113.

March 2022 cost of living index in Miranda: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 54.7%
(57.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Miranda, CA (2022)
    • 32449.8%White alone
    • 18228.0%Two or more races
    • 16224.9%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Bulgarian (35.9%), American (21.4%), Scottish (21.4%), English (17.2%), Croatian (4.1%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 331 feet

51 residents are foreign born (7.8% Europe).

This place:

7.8%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (80.1 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (171.2 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (520.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Phillipsville, CA (1.6 miles),
Myers Flat, CA (1.8 miles),
Garberville, CA (2.2 miles ),
Oak Glen, CA (2.3 miles ),
Weott, CA (2.8 miles ),
Redway, CA (2.8 miles ),
Benbow, CA (3.4 miles ),
Alderpoint, CA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 40.23 N, Longitude: 123.82 W

Area code: 707

Distribution of median household income in Miranda, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Miranda, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
California:

5.1%

Earthquake activity:

Miranda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 4803% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from Miranda center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from Miranda center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 15.2 miles away from Miranda center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 65.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Miranda center
On 9/1/1994 at 15:15:53, a magnitude 7.1 (6.6 MB, 7.0 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 103.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 5, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Miranda:

  • JEROLD PHELPS COMM HOSP SNF (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GARBERVILLE, CA)

Amtrak station near Miranda:

  • 10 miles: GARBERVILLE (924 REDWOOD DR.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Miranda:

  • College of the Redwoods (about 38 miles; Eureka, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,410)
  • Humboldt State University (about 47 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • Mendocino College (about 79 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • Shasta College (about 84 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • California State University-Chico (about 111 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 123 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 137 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)

Public high schools in Miranda:

Public elementary/middle school in Miranda:

Private elementary/middle school in Miranda:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Miranda Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Butte Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: A Z Plaze (Amusement & Theme Parks; Po Box 285).

Humboldt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.8%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.5%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
8 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Miranda:

Marital status in Miranda, CA
  • Never married: 51.6%
  • Now married: 18.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 24.7%

For population 25 years and over in Miranda:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.2
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Miranda, CA (based on Humboldt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,90113
Evangelical Protestant9,25697
Other5,37333
Mainline Protestant4,36433
Orthodox651
None105,664-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 46
This county:

3.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
Humboldt County:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 128
This county:

9.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Humboldt County:

9.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

23.7%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.6%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Miranda:

  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWSW (790 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KINS (980 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KGOE (1480 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Miranda:

  • KLVG (103.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHUM (104.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMUD (91.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • K201HL (88.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K235AM (94.9 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSLG-FM (94.1 FM; HYDESVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWPT (100.3 FM; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: S.T.E.G. BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHKL (91.9 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KAJK-FM (99.1 FM; FERNDALE, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KXGO (93.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • KKHB (105.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KFMI (96.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KRED-FM (92.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Miranda:

  • K08LD (Channel 8; MIRANDA, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K10NU (Channel 10; MIRANDA, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ B/CING. CO., LLC)

Miranda fatal accident list:

Dec 11, 2017 03:53 PM, Us-101, Lat: 40.223939, Lon: -123.826142, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.8mTotal length
  • $611,000Total costs
  • 22,470Total average daily traffic
  • 2,474Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Miranda Telemetry Sta 8 Km S (Lat: 40.181806 Lon: -123.775861), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KBN25,
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.500 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2003, Expiration Date: 08/28/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2012, Certifier: Glen S Nash, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 657-6153, Fax: (916) 657-9468, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Miranda)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CGS AVIATION HAWK ARROW II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: HIRTH 3003 (110 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3131L, N3131L, N-3131L, Serial Number: HA-11-293-3203-TRI, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 04/07/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 03/05/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Ryan J Frame, Po Box 215, Miranda, CA 95553
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3263L, N3263L, N-3263L, Serial Number: 17256163, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 03/31/2014
    Registrant (Partnership): Thomas W Keller, Po Box 392, Miranda, CA 95553, Other Owners: Debra K Vosevich, Darryl M Latorre
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9391E, N9391E, N-9391E, Serial Number: 17272244, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 12/06/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Robert C Berry, Po Box 487, Miranda, CA 95553

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Miranda, CA
  • 65.8%Wood
  • 34.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Miranda, CA
  • 76.3%Electricity
  • 23.7%Wood


Miranda compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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