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California Pines, California
Location of California Pines in Modoc County, California.
Location of California Pines in Modoc County, California.
California Pines, California is located in California
California Pines, California
California Pines, California
Location in California
Country  United States
State  California
County Modoc
Area
 • Total 7.57 sq mi (19.60 km2)
 • Land 7.43 sq mi (19.24 km2)
 • Water 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)  1.87%
Elevation
4,406 ft (1,343 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 473
 • Density 63.69/sq mi (24.59/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
96101
Area code(s) 530
GNIS feature ID 1947700; 2582955

California Pines is a small community in Modoc County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. The community sits high up at 4,406 feet (1,343 meters) above sea level.

In 2020, California Pines had a population of 473 people. This was a slight decrease from 520 people counted in 2010.

Exploring California Pines' Location

California Pines is located in the northeastern part of California. It's part of Modoc County, which is known for its beautiful natural landscapes.

How Big is California Pines?

The community covers an area of about 7.6 square miles (19.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. This makes it a fairly spread-out place.

Who Lives in California Pines?

The people living in California Pines come from various backgrounds. In 2010, the community had 520 residents.

Population Details

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 473
U.S. Decennial Census

The population density in 2010 was about 68.7 people per square mile. This means there's plenty of space for everyone.

Most people in California Pines live in family homes. In 2010, there were 216 households. Many of these households had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.41 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The ages of people in California Pines vary. In 2010:

  • About 24.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 20.2% of the population was 65 years or older.

The median age was 47.2 years, meaning half the population was older than 47.2 and half was younger.

Most homes in California Pines are owned by the people who live in them. About 84.7% of homes were owner-occupied in 2010.

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