Compared to the United States, Waukena has a younger population. The median age of the Waukena population is 24.4 years, which is 13.5 years younger than the national median age of 37.9. There are also fewer people aged 65 years or older, with 6.00% of the population in Waukena being over the age of 65. In addition, only 8.7% of the Waukena population is over the age of 85.
The Waukena CDP has the lowest percentage of native residents, at 11.8%. The Hispanic population is 49.0% higher, but it is still a small percentage compared to the national average. Those who are foreign-born are the lowest-sketched in Waukena, as they make up only a small part of the local population. However, those who are American-born can find some relief from the high rate of incarceration, as Waukena is a low-income area, and it's not uncommon for people of other nationalities to move to the region.
When comparing the population of the Waukena CDP with the national average, Waukena ranks first for its low number of residents who are never married. The high percentage of singles also makes it a low-income area. There are approximately 9,030 households in Waukena. This is significantly lower than the state and national average, but it is better than the national average of 10.4%.