Alta Sierra, California facts for kids
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Alta Sierra
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Location in Nevada County and the state of California
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 Alta Sierra, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.34 sq mi (21.60 km2) |
| • Land | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.25% |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,204 |
| • Density | 865.76/sq mi (334.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95949
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-01360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1682830 |
Alta Sierra is a community in Nevada County, California, USA. Its name means "Upper Range" in Spanish. It's not a city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 7,204 people lived there.
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History of Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra was created by property developers in the 1960s. It was designed as a golf course community. This means homes were built around the Alta Sierra Country Club, which has an 18-hole golf course. The golf course opened in 1964.
The community also has its own airport. It is owned by the community members and has a runway that is 2,800 feet long. Alta Sierra is located near California State Highway 49. It sits at about 2,300 feet above sea level. It is between the cities of Grass Valley, California to the north and Auburn, California to the south.
Alta Sierra has a small area with businesses. You can find restaurants, a gas station, a market, and other services there. There is also an elementary school and a motel in the community.
Geography and Climate
Alta Sierra is located in California at these coordinates: 39°7′44″N 121°3′9″W / 39.12889°N 121.05250°W.
The community covers a total area of about 8.3 square miles (21.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
It's important to know that there's another community called Alta Sierra. That one is in northern Kern County, California, near Lake Isabella.
Weather in Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra has a varied climate throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
56 (13) |
59 (15) |
65 (18) |
73 (23) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
83 (28) |
73 (23) |
60 (16) |
52 (11) |
70 (21) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
35 (2) |
38 (3) |
41 (5) |
47 (8) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
57 (14) |
52 (11) |
45 (7) |
38 (3) |
34 (1) |
44 (7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 9.0 (230) |
8.9 (230) |
8.5 (220) |
4.1 (100) |
2.4 (61) |
.7 (18) |
0 (0) |
.2 (5.1) |
.9 (23) |
2.9 (74) |
6.9 (180) |
10.3 (260) |
54.8 (1,401.1) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.1 (2.8) |
2.7 (6.9) |
2.3 (5.8) |
.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
.3 (0.76) |
1.4 (3.6) |
8.1 (20.62) |
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 7,204 | — | |
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The population of Alta Sierra has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 6,522 people. By 2010, the population had increased to 6,911. The most recent count in 2020 showed 7,204 people living in Alta Sierra.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that most people in Alta Sierra were White (93.1%). A smaller number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and African American. About 7.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (99.7%) lived in regular homes. There were 2,830 households in total. About 25.7% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (63.4%) were made up of married couples.
The community had a mix of age groups. About 19.5% of the people were under 18 years old. A large portion, 33.8%, were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 49.8 years, meaning half the population was younger and half was older than that age.
Most homes in Alta Sierra were owned by the people living in them (84.9%). The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 6,522 people living in Alta Sierra. There were 2,577 households. About 27% of these households had children under 18. Most households (72.4%) were married couples living together.
The population's age breakdown was similar to 2010. About 21.7% were under 18. The median age was 47 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alta Sierra (condado de Nevada) para niños
