Bootjack, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bootjack
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Location in Mariposa County and the state of California
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 Bootjack, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mariposa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| • Land | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.80% |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 661 |
| • Density | 172.49/sq mi (66.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95338 (Mariposa)
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-07525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 277477 |
Bootjack is a small place in Mariposa County, California, United States. It is not an official city but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for population surveys.
In 2020, about 661 people lived in Bootjack. This number was lower than in 2010 (960 people) and 2000 (1,588 people). The main reason for this change is that the area counted as Bootjack became smaller over time.
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Where is Bootjack Located?
Bootjack is found in the southern part of Mariposa County. It sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills, which are hills at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The community is about 2,238 feet (682 meters) above sea level.
California State Route 49 runs through Bootjack. This road connects Bootjack to Mariposa, which is the main town of the county, about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away. The road also goes southeast to Oakhurst, which is about 21 miles (34 km) away.
The total area of Bootjack is about 3.86 square miles (10.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.03 square miles or 0.08 square kilometers) being water.
The Story Behind the Name
There are a few interesting stories about how Bootjack got its name:
- Some people say the name comes from a fork in the road that looked like a "boot jack." A boot jack is a tool used to help take off boots.
- Another story suggests that a special tree in the area had a shape like a boot jack.
- A third, more dramatic story, says that after a horse thief was hanged there, a boot jack was used to remove his boots.
Who Lives in Bootjack?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,588 | — | |
| 2010 | 960 | −39.5% | |
| 2020 | 661 | −31.1% | |
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The population of Bootjack has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the people living there:
Population in 2010
In 2010, Bootjack had 960 people. Most residents (about 84.5%) were White. There were also people who identified as Native American (3.5%), Asian (1.1%), and from other racial backgrounds. About 7.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
All 960 people lived in homes, not in group living places like dorms or hospitals. There were 393 households. Many households (56.2%) were married couples. About 25.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.44 people.
The age of people in Bootjack varied. About 21.7% were under 18 years old. A large group (36.1%) were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was about 49.6 years.
Most homes (72.5%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Bootjack had 1,588 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most people (92.13%) being White. About 4.09% were Native American, and 4.47% were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 636 households. About 29.6% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.50 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.2% were under 18. About 31.0% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 45 years.
See also
In Spanish: Bootjack para niños
