Black Point-Green Point, California facts for kids
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Black Point-Green Point
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Location in Marin County and the state of California
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 Black Point-Green Point, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Marin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) 0.44% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Highest elevation | 190 ft (57.9 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,431 |
| • Density | 506.19/sq mi (195.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94945 (Novato)
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| Area codes | 415/628 |
| FIPS code | 06-06982 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 2407857 |
Black Point-Green Point is a small community in Marin County, California. It's not a city but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. It sits between the city of Novato and the Petaluma River. In 2020, about 1,431 people lived here.
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A Look Back at Black Point-Green Point's Past
Black Point was once part of a large land grant called Rancho de Novato. In 1851, a man named Day settled on an island. This island is still known as Day Island today. More settlers moved to the area in 1853. Some owned land, while others were squatters, meaning they lived on land without owning it.
Lumber from Black Point helped build part of the USS Saginaw. This was a steamship used by the navy until 1870. Deer Island, located east of Olive Avenue, was a real island in the early 1900s. A house on the island was only reachable by boat. The owner, Antonio DeBorba, later helped create the land for Highway 37.
The first Black Point post office opened in 1865. Later, the Grandview post office changed its name to Black Point in 1944. Trains still run through Black Point-Green Point twice a week on the Brazos Railroad Subdivision. These trains cross the Black Point Railroad Bridge, which was built in 1911. The fields south of Black Point once held the Black Point Communications Annex. This was an antenna system used to talk with the Hamilton Air Force Base.
Where is Black Point-Green Point?
Black Point-Green Point is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Novato. It's also about 11 miles (18 km) north of San Rafael, which is the main city of Marin County. The Petaluma River forms the northeast edge of the community. This river also marks the border with Sonoma County.
The area covers about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). A small part of this, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water. Black Point-Green Point is also close to natural areas. These include the Rush Creek Open Space Preserve and the Vince Mulroy Wildlife Preserve.
Businesses and Activities
Black Point-Green Point has several local businesses. You can find Rossi's Deli, which used to be a gas station from the 1930s. There's also Penske Truck Rental and Kelleher Lumber. The community also has two self-storage facilities.
In the past, there was an inn built in the 1890s. Sadly, it burned down in 1976. Black Point also used to have a train station and a freight depot near the lumberyard. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad and Black Point Aggregates company once operated a quarry here. They dug up materials for the railroad and for shipping to other places. Today, the flattened area where the quarry was is now part of the Stonetree Golf Course.
Who Lives in Black Point-Green Point?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,143 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,306 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,431 | 9.6% | |
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In 2020, the population of Black Point-Green Point was 1,431 people. This number has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 1,306 people, and in 2000, there were 1,143.
Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 1,306 people living here. Most residents, about 90.7%, were White. About 3.4% were Asian, and 0.5% were African American or Native American. About 8.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 578 households in 2010. About 18.9% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was about 2.26 people. The median age of residents was 53.2 years. This means half the people were older than 53.2, and half were younger.
Most homes, about 79.9%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Black Point-Green Point para niños
