Albion, California facts for kids
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 2.02% |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 84.30/sq mi (32.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95410
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1657904; 2628703 |
Albion is a small community in Mendocino County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Albion is about 15 miles (24 km) south of Fort Bragg. It sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 153 people lived in Albion.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Albion
Albion got its name in 1844. It's a nod to when Sir Francis Drake, a famous explorer, landed on the northern California coast. He called that area "New Albion." The name "Albion" is very old and was once used for Britain. It comes from the Latin word albus, which means "white." This likely referred to the famous White Cliffs of Dover in England.
Exploring Albion's Geography
Albion is located right on State Route 1, also known as the Shoreline Highway. This highway runs along California's beautiful coast. Albion is north of Elk and south of Mendocino and Little River. It's just north of where State Route 1 meets State Route 128.
If you head east from the town center, you'll find Albion Ridge Road. The smaller roads branching off Albion Ridge Road are simply named with letters from B through Q.
Beaches and Nature Around Albion
Close to Albion, you can visit Navarro Beach to the south. There's also Handley Beach, which is at the start of Albion Ridge Road. The area around Albion is full of natural beauty. You'll see coastal headlands, which are rocky cliffs by the sea. Nearby, there are forests of giant California redwood trees and unique pygmy forests.
Albion's Famous Bridges
Albion has two important bridges. One crosses the Albion River, and the other goes over Little Salmon Creek. The Albion River Bridge is quite special. It was built in 1944 when materials like steel and concrete were hard to get. Because of this, it was made mostly of wood. Today, it's the very last wooden bridge still used on State Route 1!
Facts About Albion's Area
The ZIP Code for Albion is 95410. The phone area code for the community is 707. According to the United States Census Bureau, Albion covers about 1.85 square miles (4.79 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Schools and Learning in Albion
Children in Albion attend schools that are part of the Mendocino Unified School District. Younger students go to Albion Elementary School or Mendocino K-8 School until third grade. After that, they continue at Mendocino K-8 School and then Mendocino High School.
There's also a special place for science learning in Albion called the Albion Biological Field Station. This facility belongs to Pacific Union College, which is a private college. It's located on the south side of the Albion River. The station offers college-level biology courses for Pacific Union students. They also have shorter courses for younger students, including elementary and high schoolers, and even for seniors!
Who Lives in Albion? Population Facts
The population of Albion has changed a little over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 168 | — | |
| 2020 | 153 | −8.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 168 people living in Albion. By 2020, the population was 153 people. Most of the people living in Albion are White. There are also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. A small percentage of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most people in Albion live in family homes. In 2010, about 93% of the population lived in households. The average household had about 1.9 people. The median age in Albion was about 50.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 50.3, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Albion (California) para niños
