Bayview, Humboldt County, California facts for kids
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Bayview
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Location in Humboldt County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,619 |
| • Density | 3,577.87/sq mi (1,381.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Zip code |
95503
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-04478 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655816 |
Bayview (sometimes called Bay View) is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's right next to the city of Eureka in Humboldt County, California, United States. In 2020, about 2,619 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2,510 people in 2010. Many people who live nearby think of this area as part of "Pine Hill."
Geography
Bayview covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
History
Bayview has a short but interesting history. A post office was open in Bayview for ten years, from 1925 to 1935. This means people could send and receive mail right in their community during that time.
People of Bayview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,359 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,510 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,619 | 4.3% | |
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This section tells us about the people who live in Bayview.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Bayview has slowly grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,359 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 2,510.
- In 2020, it reached 2,619 people.
Who Lives Here?
In 2010, Bayview had a diverse population. Most residents, about 78%, were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 17% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Bayview live in homes with their families or housemates. In 2010, there were 1,023 households. About 333 of these households had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.4 people.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2010:
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Bayview was about 36 years old.
Most homes in Bayview are owned by the people who live in them. In 2010, about 63% of homes were owner-occupied, while 37% were rented.
