Biggs, California facts for kids
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City of Biggs
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| Nickname(s):
"Heart of Rice Country"
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| Motto(s):
"Where The People Own The Water And Power"
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Location of Biggs in Butte County, California.
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 Biggs, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Butte | |
| Incorporated | June 26, 1903 | |
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| • Type | Council - Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,964 | |
| • Density | 2,194.41/sq mi (847.61/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
95917
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| Area code(s) | 530 | |
| FIPS code | 06-06560 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 277474, 2409848 | |
Biggs (once called Biggs Station) is a small city in Butte County, California, United States. In 2020, about 1,964 people lived there. It's known as the "Heart of Rice Country" because of the many rice farms nearby.
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About Biggs: Location and Size
Biggs is located in California at coordinates 39°24′50″N 121°42′37″W. The city covers a total area of about 2.32 square kilometers (0.90 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Biggs's History: How It Started
Biggs got its start as "Biggs Station" in 1871 when a post office was opened. The name was shortened to Biggs in 1884. The city officially became a city (was incorporated) in 1903.
Biggs is named after a man named Maj. Marion Biggs. He was the first person to ship grain by train from this location. This was a very important step for the area's farming business.
An interesting fact is that the family of the famous scientist Linus Pauling lived in Biggs for a while in 1877.
In 2002, the city's mayor received a funny suggestion. The California Milk Processor Board, known for the "Got Milk?" ads, asked if Biggs would change its name to "Got Milk?". The city council thought about it but decided to keep the name Biggs.
More recently, in 2019, Biggs became a sister city to Woburn, Massachusetts. This means the two cities have a special friendship and connection.
People of Biggs: Population Facts
Biggs has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 95 | — | |
| 1890 | 571 | 501.1% | |
| 1910 | 403 | — | |
| 1920 | 683 | 69.5% | |
| 1930 | 463 | −32.2% | |
| 1940 | 547 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 784 | 43.3% | |
| 1960 | 831 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,115 | 34.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,413 | 26.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,581 | 11.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,793 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,707 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,964 | 15.1% | |
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Biggs in 2010
In 2010, Biggs had a population of 1,707 people. Most of the people living in Biggs were White (76.3%). About 34% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 565 households in the city. Many of these households (43.5%) had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 3 people. The median age in Biggs was 35.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35.1 and half were older.
Biggs in 2000
In 2000, there were 1,793 people living in Biggs. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with about 74.5% White residents and 27.5% Hispanic or Latino residents.
Many households (44.5%) had children under 18. The median age was 30 years old.
Learning in Biggs: Schools
The public schools in Biggs are managed by the Biggs Unified School District. Students in Biggs attend:
- Biggs Elementary School
- Richvale Elementary School
- Biggs High School
