Bystrom, California facts for kids
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Bystrom
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Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 2.73% |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,957 |
| • Density | 7,273.90/sq mi (2,808.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95351
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-09353 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853380 |
Bystrom is a small community in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 3,957 people lived there. Bystrom is also part of the larger Modesto area.
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Where is Bystrom?
Bystrom is located in California, specifically in the southern part of Modesto. You can find it at these coordinates: 37 degrees, 37 minutes, 12 seconds North and 120 degrees, 58 minutes, 47 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Bystrom?
Bystrom has a diverse population. Here's a look at the people who call Bystrom home, based on recent information.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 3,957 | — | |
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In 2010, Bystrom had 4,008 residents. This number was a bit lower than the 4,518 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population was 3,957.
A Diverse Community
In 2010, Bystrom was home to many different groups of people:
- About half of the residents (50.0%) were White.
- A smaller number were African American (2.0%), Native American (1.5%), Asian (2.3%), and Pacific Islander (0.4%).
- Many residents (39.4%) identified with other races.
- About 4.3% of people were from two or more races.
- A large part of the community, 76.2%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Most people in Bystrom live in family homes. In 2010, nearly all residents (99.3%) lived in households. There were 1,072 households in total. Many of these households (52.0%) had children under 18 living there.
The average household in Bystrom had about 3.71 people. This shows that many families in the area are larger. About 49.3% of homes were owned by the people living in them, while 50.7% were rented.
Age Groups
Bystrom has a relatively young population. In 2010:
- About 33.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Another 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 28.1%, was aged 25 to 44.
- About 20.6% were aged 45 to 64.
- Only 6.9% of the population was 65 or older.
The average age in Bystrom was about 28.3 years. This means it's a community with many young adults and families.
See also
In Spanish: Bystrom para niños
