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Armona, California
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Armona, California
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Location in Kings County and the state of California
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 Armona, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Kings |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 sq mi (5.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,274 |
| • Density | 2,081.83/sq mi (803.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93202
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| Area code | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-02700 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652665, 2407762 |
Armona is a small community in Kings County, California, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. Armona is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west-southwest of Hanford. It sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level.
Armona is part of the larger Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,274 people lived there. Armona's special saying is "Small and Proud."
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Geography of Armona
Armona is located in the northern part of Kings County. Its exact location is 36°18′57″N 119°42′30″W / 36.31583°N 119.70833°W. California State Route 198 is a main road that goes through the community. This road leads east to Hanford, which is the main city of the county. To the west, it goes about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Lemoore.
The United States Census Bureau says that Armona covers a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Armona
The name "Armona" was first used for a train station in the 1880s. Later, in 1891, the name was moved to its current spot along the Southern Pacific Railroad line. Some people believe the name "Armona" was created by switching the first two letters of the name "Ramona."
The first school in the Armona area was called Giddings School. It was built in 1880. The Giddings School District changed its name to Armona in 1907. A new school building made of brick was built in the early 1920s. However, this building didn't meet California's safety rules for earthquakes. So, it was replaced in 1953 with the building that is now Armona Elementary School.
Armona also got its own post office in 1887.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 4,274 | — | |
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In 2010, Armona had a population of 4,156 people. The community was home to a diverse group of people. About 49.5% of the residents were White. About 2.4% were African American, 1.5% were Native American, and 2.0% were Asian. A large part of the population, about 67.0%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Armona in 2010 was about 28.7 years old. Many young people lived in Armona, with about 34.2% of the population being under 18 years old.
Economy
In 2000, the average income for a family in Armona was about $32,232 per year. The average income for each person was $11,850. About 26.6% of the people in Armona were living below the poverty line. This included about 37.8% of children under 18. In November 2016, the estimated unemployment rate was 13.1%.
Transportation
Bus Services
Kings Area Regional Transit (KART) provides bus services in Kings County. They have regular bus routes and also offer vanpool services for people who travel to work. They also have a Dial-A-Ride service, which you can call to arrange a ride. You can find more information at mykartbus.com.
Main Highway
Highway 198 is a major road that runs through Armona.
Train Services
Amtrak does not have a train station directly in Armona. However, they do offer passenger train service in Hanford, which is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Armona. For moving goods, freight train service is available from the San Joaquin Valley Railroad, which passes through Armona.
Education
Public schools in Armona are managed by the Armona Union Elementary School District. These schools include:
- Armona Elementary School
- Parkview Middle School
The district also supports the Crossroads Charter Academy. This is a special school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers independent study programs.
There is also one private school for K-12 students called Armona Union Academy. This school is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
For high school, students in Armona attend schools in the Hanford Joint Union High School District.
If students want to go to college nearby, they can attend West Hills College Lemoore or the Hanford center of College of the Sequoias.
Notable People
- Lyn Lary played baseball as a shortstop for twelve years in Major League Baseball. He played for six different teams, including the New York Yankees.
Notable Sites
The United Methodist Church in Armona was built in 1910. It is an important historical building in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Armona (California) para niños
