California, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
California, Kentucky
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Location of California in Campbell County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 377.27/sq mi (145.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41007
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-11872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403969 |
California is a small city in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 83 people, according to the 2020 census. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government rules.
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A Glimpse into California's Past
California, Kentucky, was founded around 1849. It got its name from the exciting news reports about the California Gold Rush happening at the same time. People were rushing to California out west to find gold!
A post office has been open in California since 1852. The town officially became a city on February 7, 1874.
A special old building called the Elijah Herndon House in California is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. Also, a famous singer named Mary Hissem De Moss was born here in 1871. She was a soprano, which means she sang very high notes.
Where is California, Kentucky?
California is located in the southeastern part of Campbell County. It sits right along the Ohio River.
Kentucky Route 8 is a road that passes near the community. This road goes northwest along the river about 23 miles (37 km) to Covington. It also goes southeast about 21 miles (34 km) to Augusta.
Across the Ohio River from California is a town called Clermontville in Ohio. The closest bridge to cross the river is Interstate 275, which is about 14 miles (23 km) downriver.
The city of California is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in California, Kentucky, is known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are generally mild to cool.
Who Lives in California?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 179 | — | |
| 1890 | 316 | 76.5% | |
| 1900 | 292 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 248 | −15.1% | |
| 1920 | 146 | −41.1% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 106 | −26.4% | |
| 1950 | 117 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 163 | 39.3% | |
| 1970 | 90 | −44.8% | |
| 1980 | 135 | 50.0% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −33.8% | |
| 2010 | 90 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −7.8% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 86 people living in California. There were 26 households, and 21 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 36% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 32 years.
The ZIP code area for California, Kentucky, serves a larger population of about 4,000 people. However, most of these people live outside the actual city limits.
Learning and Schools
Students living in California attend schools within the Campbell County School District. They are zoned to go to Campbell County High School in Alexandria.
See also
In Spanish: California (Kentucky) para niños
