Callender, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Callender
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Location of Callender in San Luis Obispo County, California.
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 Callender, California
Location in California
Callender, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,282 |
| • Density | 560.80/sq mi (216.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 805 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 252865; 2582956 |
Callender is a small community in San Luis Obispo County, California. It's not an official city, but a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population statistics. Callender is located along California State Route 1, which is a famous highway. It's just south of a town called Arroyo Grande. In 2020, about 1,282 people lived in Callender.
About Callender's Location
Callender is located in a beautiful part of California. It covers an area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. The community is situated in San Luis Obispo County, which is known for its lovely coastline and rolling hills.
Who Lives in Callender?
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| 2020 | 1,282 | — | |
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The 2010 United States Census counted 1,262 people living in Callender. The population density was about 552 people for every square mile. This means there were 552 people living in an area the size of one square mile.
Most of the people in Callender lived in regular homes. No one was reported to be living in group homes or institutions at that time.
The community has a mix of different age groups. In 2010, about 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Callender was about 41.8 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Callender (California) para niños
