Carrick, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carrick, California
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Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
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 Carrick, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Siskiyou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft (1,066 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 2,423.73/sq mi (938.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96094
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-11481 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853381 |
Carrick is a small community in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 143 people lived in Carrick. This was a small increase from 131 people in 2010. Carrick is located right next to the town of Weed. People in Carrick use Weed's mailing address, and many locals think of Carrick as a part of Weed. In September 2014, everyone in Carrick had to leave their homes because of a forest fire nearby.
Where is Carrick?
Carrick is located in northern California. Its exact location is 41°26′46″N 122°21′48″W / 41.44611°N 122.36333°W.
It's a very small place, covering about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers) of land. That's about the size of 45 football fields!
Who Lives in Carrick?
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| 2020 | 143 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. Here's what they found about Carrick:
In 2010
In 2010, Carrick had 131 residents. Most of the people living there were White (84%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 131 people lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions. There were 52 homes in total. About 38% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. The average number of people in each home was about 2.5.
The ages of people in Carrick varied. About 27% were under 18, and about 9% were 65 or older. The average age was around 42.8 years old.
Most homes (65%) were owned by the people living in them, while 35% were rented.
In 2000
In 2000, Carrick had 156 residents. The population was mostly White (91%). About 9.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 56 homes. About 44% of these homes had children under 18. The average number of people in each home was about 2.79. The average age of residents was 32 years.
The average income for a family in Carrick was about $23,819 per year. About 18% of the people lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Carrick (California) para niños
