Calwa, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calwa
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Calwa, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,776 |
| • Density | 3,126.76/sq mi (1,208.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93725, 93745
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-10032 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1655859, 2582958 |
Calwa is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It used to be called Calwa City. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,776 people lived in Calwa. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of downtown Fresno. The name "Calwa" comes from "California Wine Association" (CalWA), which shows its connection to the wine industry.
Where is Calwa?
Calwa is a small area, covering about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) of land. It's almost completely surrounded by the city of Fresno. Imagine a small island of land that belongs to the county, but is mostly inside a big city! This is called a "county island."
Calwa's History
Calwa has an interesting past. In 1885, a man named Hugh William La Rue started a farm there. He planted an orchard and a vineyard. Sadly, his first crop was ruined by grasshoppers.
Later, Calwa became a important railroad town. The Santa Fe Railways spent a lot of money to build a large train yard and homes for their workers. The Southern Pacific Railroad also had tracks passing through Calwa.
The first post office in the area opened in 1913. It was called "Calwa City" back then. In 1949, the name was officially shortened to "Calwa."
Who Lives in Calwa?
Calwa is a diverse community. Here's a quick look at its population over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,052 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,776 | −13.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 2,052 people living in Calwa. Most people in Calwa (about 90%) are of Hispanic or Latino background. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds, including White, Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
Many households in Calwa have children. In 2010, about 62% of homes had kids under 18. The average household size was about 4 people, which is larger than many other places. This suggests that many families live together in Calwa.
Getting Around Calwa
People in Calwa can use public transportation. The Fresno Area Express buses serve the community, making it easier for residents to travel around the area.
See also
In Spanish: Calwa para niños
