Chilcoot-Vinton, California facts for kids
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Chilcoot-Vinton
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Chilcoot-Vinton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.21 sq mi (34.21 km2) |
| • Land | 13.21 sq mi (34.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 33.77/sq mi (13.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96105
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-13077 |
Chilcoot-Vinton is a small area in Plumas County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for statistics, even though it's not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 446 people lived here. This area actually includes two smaller communities: Chilcoot and Vinton. They are about two miles apart but are counted together.
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Where is Chilcoot-Vinton?
Chilcoot-Vinton is located in California, in a county called Plumas. It covers an area of about 13.2 square miles (34.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The two communities, Chilcoot and Vinton, are found along State Route 70. Even though they are separate, the government counts them as one area for population surveys.
A popular spot nearby is Frenchman Lake. It's a great place for outdoor activities like fishing, camping, and water sports. This lake is very important for the local economy in Vinton and Chilcoot.
What's the Weather Like?
Chilcoot-Vinton has a type of weather called a dry-summer continental climate. This means it usually has warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
Here's a quick look at the weather in Vinton:
| Climate data for Vinton (1950-2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
66 (19) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
93 (34) |
91 (33) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
100 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.9 (6.1) |
45.5 (7.5) |
51.4 (10.8) |
57.9 (14.4) |
65.7 (18.7) |
76 (24) |
86.2 (30.1) |
85.7 (29.8) |
80.7 (27.1) |
64.8 (18.2) |
53.4 (11.9) |
41.1 (5.1) |
62.6 (17.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
32.3 (0.2) |
39.5 (4.2) |
43.7 (6.5) |
42.2 (5.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
32.1 (0.1) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−5 (−21) |
3 (−16) |
7 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
23 (−5) |
28 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
12 (−11) |
−8 (−22) |
−16 (−27) |
−16 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.23 (57) |
1.77 (45) |
1.57 (40) |
0.83 (21) |
0.91 (23) |
0.67 (17) |
0.3 (7.6) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.45 (11) |
0.95 (24) |
1.51 (38) |
2.21 (56) |
13.73 (349) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.3 (19) |
7.5 (19) |
7.7 (20) |
3.2 (8.1) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.4 (1.0) |
3.1 (7.9) |
7.5 (19) |
38.3 (97) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 62 |
| Source: WRCC | |||||||||||||
Who Lives Here?
The population of Chilcoot-Vinton has changed a bit over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 446 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 454 people living in Chilcoot-Vinton. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 8 out of every 100 people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
All 454 people lived in homes. There were 196 households in total. Many households were families, including some with children under 18. About a third of the households were people living by themselves.
The population included people of all ages. About 1 in 5 people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was about 45 and a half years.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them. About 75 out of every 100 people lived in a home they owned. The rest lived in rented homes.
Population in 2000
In 2000, the population was 387 people. There were 163 households. Similar to 2010, most people were White, with a small number from other backgrounds. About 5 out of every 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 3 out of every 10 households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. Some people lived alone.
The population included a good mix of ages, from children to seniors. The average age was 39 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Chilcoot-Vinton para niños
