Big Lagoon, California facts for kids
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Big Lagoon
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Location of Big Lagoon in Humboldt County, California.
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 Big Lagoon
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 265.24/sq mi (102.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658053; 2611424 |
Big Lagoon is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It is a special kind of place called a census-designated place, which means it's a community that isn't officially a city but is recognized for counting people. Big Lagoon is located about 7 miles (11 km) north of Trinidad. It sits at an elevation of about 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, the population of Big Lagoon was 161 people. This was an increase from 93 people counted in the 2010 census.
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Education in Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is home to the Big Lagoon Union Elementary School District. This district serves the local area.
Big Lagoon School
The community has its own school, the Big Lagoon School. It is a public school that teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school building was first built in 1956 and was updated in 1996. It is located off U.S. Route 101 on a 10-acre (4.0 ha) site. The school is about 26 miles (42 km) north of Eureka.
People of Big Lagoon
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Big Lagoon. At that time, there were 93 residents.
Population Details
- Most residents (78.5%) identified as White.
- About 11.8% of the population identified as Native American.
- About 11.8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- The average age of residents was about 56.3 years old.
- About 12.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 26.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Homes and Families
In 2010, there were 53 homes in Big Lagoon.
- Most people (100%) lived in regular households.
- About 71.7% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.
- About 28.3% of the homes were rented.
See also
- In Spanish: Big Lagoon para niños
