Carnelian Bay, California facts for kids
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Carnelian Bay, California
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Location of Carnelian Bay in Placer County, California.
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 Carnelian Bay, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 6,325 ft (1,928 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 398.77/sq mi (153.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96140
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628716 |
Carnelian Bay is a small community located right on the beautiful shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California, USA. It used to be called Cornelian Bay.
This area is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
The name "Cornelian Bay" was used for its post office from 1883 to 1887, and again from 1891 to 1893. The post office officially became "Carnelian Bay" in 1908.
For counting people, the United States Census Bureau calls Carnelian Bay a "census-designated place" (CDP). This helps them collect information, even if the area doesn't have city borders. In 2010, about 524 people lived here. The community sits high up, at an elevation of about 6,325 feet (1,928 meters).
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Where is Carnelian Bay?
Carnelian Bay is in a great spot near Lake Tahoe. It's surrounded by other interesting towns and communities.
Some of the nearby places include:
- Tahoe Vista
- Brockway
- Kings Beach
- Crystal Bay
- Incline Village
- Truckee
- Tahoma
- Homewood
- Tahoe City
The area uses the ZIP code 96140 and the area code 530.
Geography of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Carnelian Bay covers about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 99.82%, is land. The rest, about 0.18%, is water, which includes parts of Lake Tahoe.
Who Lives in Carnelian Bay?
The community of Carnelian Bay is home to a small number of people. In 2020, the population was 518.
Population Details
According to the 2010 census, 524 people lived in Carnelian Bay. Most of the people, about 94.1%, were White. There were also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and African American residents. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Everyone counted in the census lived in homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 256 households in Carnelian Bay. About 14.8% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 44.1%, were traditional married couples. The average household had about 2.05 people.
Age Groups
The people living in Carnelian Bay represent different age groups.
- About 11.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 35.1%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 21.8% of the residents were 65 years or older.
The average age in Carnelian Bay was about 49.3 years old.
Homes in Carnelian Bay
There were 947 housing units in the area. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live.
Out of the homes that were lived in, about 66.8% were owned by the people living there. The other 33.2% were rented. This means that most people in Carnelian Bay own their homes.
See also
- In Spanish: Carnelian Bay para niños
