August, California facts for kids
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August
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Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
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 August, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,628 |
| • Density | 6,869.43/sq mi (2,652.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95231
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| Area code | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-03209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866996 |
August is a community in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, the population of August was 8,628 people. This was a small increase from the 8,390 people counted in 2010.
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Where is August Located?
August is found in California, a state in the United States. Its exact location is at coordinates 37.979890 degrees North and -121.263984 degrees West.
Area of August
The community of August covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in August?
The population of August has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 6,735 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,445 | −19.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,376 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,808 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,390 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,628 | 2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, August had a population of 8,390 people. The population density was about 6,705.8 people per square mile. This means many people live in a small area.
People from many different backgrounds live in August. In 2010, about 46.7% of the residents were White. About 2.7% were African American, and 2.2% were Native American. Asian people made up 4.3% of the population. People from other races or mixed races also lived there. A large part of the population, about 70.3%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in August, about 98.8%, lived in regular homes. There were 2,298 households in total. Many of these households, 53.7%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.61 people.
The ages of people in August varied. About 34.0% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.4% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 28.4% of the population. About 7.0% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in August was 28.0 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, August had 7,808 residents. The population density was around 6,034.9 people per square mile. There were 2,412 households in the community.
The racial makeup in 2000 was also diverse. About 51.33% of residents were White. African Americans made up 1.32% of the population. Native Americans were 3.04%, and Asians were 3.24%. People from other races or mixed races also lived in August. About 55.97% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.4% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 29 years.
See Also
In Spanish: August (California) para niños
