Alhambra Valley, California facts for kids
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Alhambra Valley
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 Alhambra Valley, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa (Briones Hills) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 498.76/sq mi (192.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-00898 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582930 |
Alhambra Valley is a small community located in the Briones Hills of central Contra Costa County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an official city or town.
This valley sits about 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 805 people lived here. The name "Alhambra Valley" comes from the original Spanish name, Cañada del Hambre, which means "Valley of Hunger." Over time, the name changed, likely influenced by the famous "Alhambra" palace in Spain.
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Exploring Alhambra Valley's Location
Alhambra Valley is located in a beautiful part of California. It's nestled within the Briones Hills, which are known for their rolling landscapes.
How Big is Alhambra Valley?
The United States Census Bureau says that Alhambra Valley covers an area of about 1.61 square miles (4.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Alhambra Valley?
The community of Alhambra Valley is home to a diverse group of people. Understanding who lives here helps us learn more about the area.
Population Numbers
In 2010, the population of Alhambra Valley was 924 people. By 2020, the population was recorded as 805 people. This means the number of residents changed a bit over those ten years.
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| 2020 | 805 | — | |
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Community Makeup
When we look at the people living in Alhambra Valley in 2010:
- Most residents, about 90.7%, were White.
- About 4.5% of the population was Asian.
- A small number of people, about 0.3%, were African American.
- Around 1.8% were from other races.
- About 2.1% identified with two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 8.8% of the population.
Homes and Families
In 2010, there were 360 households in Alhambra Valley. A household means all the people living together in one home.
- About 22.5% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- The average household had about 2.57 people.
- Most people, about 91.7%, lived in homes that they owned.
- About 8.3% of the population lived in rented homes.
Age Groups in the Valley
The ages of people in Alhambra Valley in 2010 varied:
- About 15.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 14.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- A large group, about 39.8%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.2% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The average age in Alhambra Valley was about 52.2 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alhambra Valley para niños
