Alderpoint, California facts for kids
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Alderpoint
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 Alderpoint
Location in California
Alderpoint
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 56.43/sq mi (21.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95511
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 2611374; 1657909 |
Alderpoint is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It is located in California, a state in the western United States. The town sits about 11 miles (18 km) east-northeast of Garberville.
Alderpoint is called a census-designated place. This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, Alderpoint had a population of 137 people. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 186 people lived there. The area uses the ZIP Code 95511 and the area code 707.
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History of Alderpoint
Alderpoint got its name from the many alder trees growing in the area. The town started in 1910. It became an important spot for building the Northwestern Pacific Railroad.
A post office was opened in Alderpoint in 1911. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
People of Alderpoint
Alderpoint is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 186 | — | |
| 2020 | 137 | −26.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1870 1880-1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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The people in Alderpoint come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Hispanic or Latino. Others were of two or more races, or Native American.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2010, about 17% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was about 47 years.
Weather in Alderpoint
The weather in Alderpoint changes throughout the year. It has warm summers and mild, wet winters.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.6 (12.0) |
59.1 (15.1) |
62.3 (16.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
74.4 (23.6) |
81.4 (27.4) |
90.9 (32.7) |
90.3 (32.4) |
86.7 (30.4) |
74.8 (23.8) |
61.3 (16.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
71.4 (21.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.4 (1.9) |
37.9 (3.3) |
38.8 (3.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
45.4 (7.4) |
49.4 (9.7) |
52.4 (11.3) |
52.2 (11.2) |
48.6 (9.2) |
44 (7) |
40.5 (4.7) |
36.3 (2.4) |
43.5 (6.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.6 (270) |
7.8 (200) |
5.8 (150) |
3.2 (81) |
1.6 (41) |
0.5 (13) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (10) |
0.8 (20) |
3.6 (91) |
7.3 (190) |
9.4 (240) |
50.9 (1,290) |
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- Summer: July and August are the warmest months. Temperatures can reach over 90°F (32°C). It is usually very dry in summer.
- Winter: January and December are the coldest months. Low temperatures are around 35°F (2°C). Winter months also get the most rain.
- Rainfall: Alderpoint gets a lot of rain each year, especially from November to March. July usually has no rain at all.
Famous People from Alderpoint
- Frank Cieciorka was a graphic artist. He was known for his political posters and artwork.
See also
In Spanish: Alderpoint para niños
