Acalanes Ridge, California facts for kids
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Acalanes Ridge
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 Acalanes Ridge, California
Location in California
Acalanes Ridge, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 750 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,285 |
| • Density | 2,787.42/sq mi (1,076.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-00135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582926 |
Acalanes Ridge is a small community located in Contra Costa County, California. It sits at an elevation of about 750 feet (229 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 1,285 people lived here.
Acalanes Ridge became an official "census-designated place" (CDP) in 2010. A CDP is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Fun fact: Acalanes Ridge is the very first CDP in California when listed alphabetically!
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History of Acalanes Ridge
Acalanes Ridge gets its name from the original people who lived in this area long ago. They were a Native American group called the Sacalanes.
Population and People
Acalanes Ridge has seen its population grow over the years.
- In 2010, the population was 1,137 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 1,285 people.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2010 Census, most people in Acalanes Ridge lived in family homes.
- About 32% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- The average household had about 2.58 people.
- The average family had about 2.93 people.
Age Groups
The population of Acalanes Ridge includes people of all ages.
- About 23% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 16% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Acalanes Ridge was about 46 years old.
Education in Acalanes Ridge
Students in Acalanes Ridge attend different schools depending on where they live.
- Most of the area is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary School District.
- A smaller part is in the Lafayette Elementary School District.
- However, all students in Acalanes Ridge attend high school in the Acalanes Union High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Acalanes Ridge para niños
