China Lake Acres, California facts for kids
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China Lake Acres
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 China Lake Acres, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.019% |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,757 |
| • Density | 337.30/sq mi (130.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93555
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-13157 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853382 |
China Lake Acres is a small community in Kern County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2010, about 1,876 people lived here. This number went up slightly from 1,761 people in 2000.
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Where is China Lake Acres?
China Lake Acres is located in a desert area. Its exact coordinates are 35°38′26″N 117°45′50″W.
The community covers an area of about 5.21 square miles (13.49 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Local people sometimes call this place "The Acres."
Who Lives in China Lake Acres?
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| 2020 | 1,757 | — | |
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This section shares information about the people who live in China Lake Acres. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
Population in 2010
In 2010, China Lake Acres had a population of 1,876 people. This means there were about 360 people living in every square mile.
Most residents, about 85.3%, were White. Other groups included African American (1.9%), Native American (1.5%), and Asian (0.9%). About 14.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 755 homes in the community. About 29% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was 2.48. The average family size was 2.95 people.
The median age of people living in China Lake Acres was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
Most homes, about 74.3%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, the population of China Lake Acres was 1,761 people. The population density was about 317 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with about 89.49% White residents. About 9.37% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2000 was 41 years. About 25.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: China Lake Acres para niños
