Castle Hill, California facts for kids
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Castle Hill
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 Castle Hill, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,271 |
| • Density | 2,172.65/sq mi (839.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-11915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582967 |
Castle Hill is a small community in Contra Costa County, California. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's an area defined for collecting information during the U.S. Census. Castle Hill is about 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population of Castle Hill was 1,271 people.
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History of Castle Hill
The land around Castle Hill was once home to the Saklan people. They were a Native American tribe. A Saklan village was located near the mouth of Tice Creek. This village might have been used from the 1500s until 1772.
The Saklan people used bedrock mortars at this site. These were large holes in rocks used for grinding acorns and other foods. A small spring was also found there. The village's location near Las Trampas Creek was very helpful for the Saklans. Today, a small plaque marks this important historical spot. It is next to a bus stop at Tice Valley Boulevard and Montecillo Drive.
Geography of Castle Hill
Castle Hill is located in California. The United States Census Bureau says the area covers about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the boundaries of Castle Hill.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,271 | — | |
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In 2010, Castle Hill had a population of 1,299 people. The area had about 1,784 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Castle Hill were White (85.6%). There were also people of African American (2.2%) and Asian (8.5%) backgrounds. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Castle Hill live in family homes. In 2010, there were 497 households. About 29.6% of these homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family size was 2.93 people.
The ages of people in Castle Hill vary. About 21.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Castle Hill was 50.3 years.
Most homes in Castle Hill are owned by the people who live in them. About 88.7% of the homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
Education in Castle Hill
Students in Castle Hill attend schools in two different districts. Younger students go to schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District. Older students attend high schools in the Acalanes Union High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Castle Hill (California) para niños
