Clearlake Oaks, California facts for kids
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Clearlake Oaks, California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) 6.55% |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,551 |
| • Density | 1,289.69/sq mi (497.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95423
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-13966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1667849 |
Clearlake Oaks is a small community in Lake County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government like a regular town or city.
Clearlake Oaks is located on the northeast side of Clear Lake, a large freshwater lake. It's about 8 miles (13.8 km) northwest of the town of Clearlake. The area sits at an elevation of about 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population of Clearlake Oaks was 2,551 people.
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A Look Back in Time: Clearlake Oaks History
Clearlake Oaks had a couple of different names before it became what it is today. It was once called Stubbs and also Clear Lake Oaks.
How the Town Started
The original part of the town, which is a bit inland from State Route 20, was divided into smaller pieces of land for building homes back in the 1920s. This old part of town is shaped like a triangle. It has a central area that was meant to be a plaza. Today, this plaza is paved and used for parking by a church. Many of the homes in this older part of the village still look like the "fishing cottages" they were originally built as.
Name Changes and Growth
The post office in the community first opened in 1926 and was called Stubbs. This name honored Charles Stubbs, who owned a lot of land in the area. In 1935, the post office changed its name to Clearlake Oaks, and the community adopted that name too.
Changes Over the Years
Over time, the "downtown" area of Clearlake Oaks changed a lot. In 1990, the town had many businesses, including two markets, a hardware store, two gas stations, a video store, a salon, and several restaurants and bars. There was even a private marina where you could rent boats for fishing and water skiing.
However, by the late 1990s, many of these businesses had closed. The town ended up with just one market, one convenience store, and an antique shop that was struggling. This change happened for a few reasons, including the post office moving and the population getting older.
New Parks for the Community
In recent years, the park, beach, and pier in Clearlake Oaks were updated and improved. Around 2007, a new park was being created next to the grocery store. This park was named Nylander Park, after the person who owned the local grocery store. These improvements help make Clearlake Oaks a nice place for people to live and visit.
Where is Clearlake Oaks? Geography
Clearlake Oaks is located in a beautiful area of California. The total size of the community is about 2.1 square miles (5.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.98 square miles (5.12 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water, which includes parts of Clear Lake. This means about 6.55% of the area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Clearlake Oaks? Demographics
The number of people living in Clearlake Oaks has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,402 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,359 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,551 | 8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, a count showed that 2,359 people lived in Clearlake Oaks. This meant there were about 1,115 people per square mile (431 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living there were White (87.1%). There were also smaller groups of African American (2.3%), Native American (1.9%), and Asian (1.4%) residents. About 8.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 2,359 people counted in 2010 lived in homes, not in group living situations like dorms or institutions. There were 1,178 homes in total. The average number of people living in each home was 2.00. The average family size was 2.57 people.
Age Groups in 2010
The population of Clearlake Oaks in 2010 included people of all ages:
- 13.7% were under 18 years old.
- 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 14.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 31.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Clearlake Oaks was 54.9 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.9 males.
Homes and Housing in 2010
There were 1,823 housing units in Clearlake Oaks. About 69.9% of these homes were owned by the people living in them, and 30.1% were rented. Most people (65.1%) lived in homes they owned, while 34.9% lived in rented homes.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,402 people living in Clearlake Oaks. The population density was about 800 people per square mile (309 people per square kilometer). There were 1,194 homes in total. The average number of people living in each home was 2.01, and the average family size was 2.58.
Age Groups in 2000
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 17.0% were under 18 years old.
- 3.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 33.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in 2000 was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96.4 males.
See also
In Spanish: Clearlake Oaks para niños
