Biola, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Biola
census-designated place
Location in Fresno County and the state of California
Biola Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Fresno
Area
• Total	0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
• Land	0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation	253 ft (77 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,427
• Density	2,205.56/sq mi (851.53/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	93606
Area code(s)	559
FIPS code	06-06728
GNIS feature IDs	1659697, 2407849

Biola is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 1,623 people lived there. Biola is located about 6 miles (10 km) north-northeast of Kerman. It sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level.

Geography of Biola

Biola is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

History of Biola

Biola was started in 1912 by a person named William Kerchoff. The name "Biola" is actually an acronym. It stands for the "Bible Institute of Los Angeles." This is how the community got its unique name. A post office has been open in Biola for most of its history, helping people send and receive mail. It first opened in 1912, closed for a short time, and then reopened in 1920, staying open ever since.

People of Biola (Demographics)

The number of people living in Biola has changed over the years.

• In 2000, there were 1,037 people.
• By 2010, the population grew to 1,623 people.
• In 2020, the population was 1,427.

Life in Biola in 2010

In 2010, the 2010 United States Census showed that all 1,623 people in Biola lived in homes. There were 342 households in total. Many of these households were families with children. About 68% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples, but there were also many single-parent homes.

The people in Biola come from many different backgrounds. A large number of residents, about 73.7%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community also included people who identified as White, Asian, Native American, African American, and Pacific Islander.

The population of Biola was quite young in 2010. About 38% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 23.8 years, which means half the population was younger than 23.8 and half was older. Most people lived in homes they owned, while others rented.

Life in Biola in 2000

Back in 2000, Biola had 1,037 residents. There were 224 households. Similar to 2010, a large portion of the population, about 82.45%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community also had people from various other racial backgrounds.

Many households in 2000 also had children. About 36.5% of the population was under 18 years old, showing it was a young community then too. The median age was 25 years. The average household had about 4.63 people living in it, showing that many families were large.

Climate in Biola

Biola has a semiarid steppe climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a true desert. It gets some rain, especially in the cooler months. The summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild and a bit wetter.

See also

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• In Spanish: Biola (California) para niños