Wilton Rancheria
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 700+ (enrolled members) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, historically Central Sierra Miwok language | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Miwok tribes |
Wilton Rancheria is a federally recognized Native American tribe of Miwok people based in northern California. They were formed from Wilton Rancheria Miwok and the Me-Wuk Indian Community of the Wilton Rancheria. It regained recognition in 2009.
The Wilton Rancheria has more than 900 enrolled members; 62% of the enrolled population resides in Southern Sacramento County. The rancheria (or reservation) consists of 38.5 acres (156,000 m2) of land located in the Sacramento Valley, near the city of Elk Grove in the community of Wilton. It was put in trust for the tribe by the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, as at the time the tribe was landless.