Anchor Bay, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anchor Bay
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Anchor Bay in April 2023.
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Location of Anchor Bay in Mendocino County, California
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 Anchor Bay
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 473 |
| • Density | 134.64/sq mi (51.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95445
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1657928; 2628706 |
Anchor Bay is a small community located in Mendocino County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Anchor Bay is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northwest of a place called Gualala. It sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 473 people lived there.
Where is Anchor Bay?
Anchor Bay is located in Mendocino County, California. This area is in the northern part of the state, along the beautiful Pacific coast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Anchor Bay covers an area of about 3.51 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
What's the Weather Like?
Anchor Bay has a Mediterranean climate. This type of weather is common in places like California, parts of Europe, and Australia. It means the summers are warm and dry, sometimes getting hotter than 78°F (26°C). The winters are mild and rainy, but it can get cold enough for temperatures to drop below freezing at night sometimes.
Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall in Anchor Bay:
| Climate data for Anchor Bay, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
59 (15) |
60 (16) |
61 (16) |
63 (17) |
65 (18) |
67 (19) |
68 (20) |
69 (21) |
67 (19) |
62 (17) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40 (4) |
43 (6) |
43 (6) |
43 (6) |
47 (8) |
49 (9) |
51 (11) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
46 (8) |
42 (6) |
40 (4) |
45 (7) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 7.2 (180) |
6.1 (150) |
5.6 (140) |
3.0 (76) |
0.6 (15) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.5 (13) |
0.9 (23) |
2.5 (64) |
6.0 (150) |
7.4 (190) |
40.2 (1,011.2) |
| Average rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 64 |
Who Lives in Anchor Bay?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 340 | — | |
| 2020 | 473 | 39.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Anchor Bay had a population of 340 people. By 2020, the population grew to 473 people. This means more people are choosing to live in this quiet coastal community.
Most of the people living in Anchor Bay are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 8.5% of the population in 2010 was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Anchor Bay in 2010 was about 57 years old. This shows that many adults and older people live in the community. About 11.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
Most homes in Anchor Bay are owned by the people who live in them. About 73.6% of the homes were owner-occupied in 2010, while 26.4% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Anchor Bay (California) para niños
