Buckhorn, Amador County, California facts for kids
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Buckhorn
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 Buckhorn, Amador County, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Amador |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Land | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,238 ft (987 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,597 |
| • Density | 526.67/sq mi (203.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95666
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-08680 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 2586444, 2652372 |
Buckhorn is a small community in Amador County, California, in the United States. It's not a city, but a special type of area called a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts as a separate place for population studies.
Buckhorn is located high up, at about 3,238 feet (987 meters) above sea level. If you wanted to send mail there, you'd use ZIP code 95666, and if you called someone, the area code would be 209. In 2010, about 2,429 people lived in Buckhorn. By 2020, the population grew a bit to 2,597 people.
Who Lives in Buckhorn?
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| 2020 | 2,597 | — | |
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The 2010 United States Census helped us learn more about the people living in Buckhorn. Back then, there were 2,429 residents. Most of the people were White (about 93%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Everyone counted in the census lived in homes, not in group places like dorms or institutions. There were 1,138 households in total. A household means all the people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 55%) were married couples. Some households had children under 18 (about 18%), while others had people living alone, especially those 65 years or older.
The average household in Buckhorn had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.5 people.
Age of Residents
The population of Buckhorn has a mix of ages. In 2010:
- About 14% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 15% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- The largest group, about 37%, were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 29% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Buckhorn was about 55 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Most homes in Buckhorn (about 84.5%) were owned by the people living in them, while the rest were rented.
What's the Weather Like?
Buckhorn experiences a variety of weather throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the climate:
- Warm Summers: July and August are the hottest months, with average high temperatures often reaching over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (around 32-33 degrees Celsius). It can get very hot, sometimes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)!
- Cool Winters: January and December are the coldest months. Average high temperatures are around 52 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius), and average lows are around 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). It can get quite chilly, with record lows dropping to 5-9 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 to -13 degrees Celsius).
- Rain and Snow: The community gets a good amount of rain, especially from November to March. Snowfall also happens, mainly in winter months like January, February, and December.
This weather information helps us understand what it's like to live in Buckhorn throughout the different seasons.
See also
In Spanish: Buckhorn (California) para niños
