Auberry, California facts for kids
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Auberry
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Auberry, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.83 sq mi (121.28 km2) |
| • Land | 46.43 sq mi (120.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) 0.32% |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,238 |
| • Density | 69.74/sq mi (26.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93602
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-03190 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1657963, 2407779 |
Auberry (/ˈɔːbɛri/) is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an officially incorporated city.
In 2020, about 3,238 people lived in Auberry. It is located near Little Sandy Creek. This is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) west of Shaver Lake Heights. Auberry sits at an elevation of about 2,018 feet (615 meters) above sea level.
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Geography
Auberry covers an area of about 19.2 square miles (49.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Auberry
Auberry has a Mediterranean climate. This means it has cool, rainy winters. Its summers are hot and dry. The average rainfall each year is about 26.3 inches (66.8 cm). The area is in hardiness zone 8a. This zone helps gardeners know which plants can grow there.
| Climate data for Auberry, California, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1915–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
114 (46) |
114 (46) |
107 (42) |
108 (42) |
90 (32) |
80 (27) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.3 (12.9) |
58.1 (14.5) |
62.2 (16.8) |
68.6 (20.3) |
78.5 (25.8) |
87.8 (31.0) |
94.3 (34.6) |
93.5 (34.2) |
87.1 (30.6) |
76.1 (24.5) |
60.9 (16.1) |
55.1 (12.8) |
73.4 (23.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.6 (2.6) |
39.2 (4.0) |
41.9 (5.5) |
45.6 (7.6) |
52.5 (11.4) |
60.1 (15.6) |
67.1 (19.5) |
66.6 (19.2) |
61.3 (16.3) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
36.7 (2.6) |
50.2 (10.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
25 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
41 (5) |
42 (6) |
47 (8) |
43 (6) |
27 (−3) |
28 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
20 (−7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.05 (128) |
4.89 (124) |
4.14 (105) |
2.18 (55) |
1.02 (26) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.08 (2.0) |
0.06 (1.5) |
0.36 (9.1) |
1.33 (34) |
2.73 (69) |
4.25 (108) |
26.42 (671) |
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History of Auberry
The Auberry post office first opened in 1884. After moving a few times, it settled in its current spot in 1906. The name "Auberry" comes from a person named Al Yarborough. It is spelled the way his name sounded when spoken.
The Mono people are a Native American group. One of their bands, the Auberry Band, had a special name in their language. They called themselves unaħpaahtyħ. This means "that which is on the other side [of the San Joaquin River]".
Auberry was also a stop on the San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad. This railroad was built to help with a big construction project. It was used to build the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project, which creates electricity from water.
People in Auberry
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,238 | — | |
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The population of Auberry has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,053 people. By 2010, the population had increased to 2,369. In 2020, it reached 3,238 people.
Auberry in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 2,369 people living in Auberry. Most people were White, with smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most people lived in homes, not in group living places. There were 849 households in total.
- About one-third of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households were married couples living together.
- Some households were led by a single parent.
- About 22% of households had only one person living in them.
- About 10% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.63 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
The ages of people in Auberry varied:
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 46.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
Most homes in Auberry were owned by the people living in them. About 76% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
Auberry in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,053 people in Auberry. There were 722 households. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most people being White. About 8.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The age groups were also similar to 2010. About 26% were under 18. About 19% were 65 or older. The median age was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Auberry (California) para niños
