Clio, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clio
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Clio, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| 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 | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 131.62/sq mi (50.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96106
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-14106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655907; 2407637 |
Clio (formerly, Wash) is a small community in Plumas County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Clio is located about 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Quincy. In 2020, 77 people lived there.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Clio
Clio used to be called Wash. A post office with the name "Wash" first opened in 1875.
Around 1905, people in the community decided to change the name. They thought "Wash" sounded too much like another town called Washington, which was in a different county. The new name, Clio, was suggested by the local Postmaster, Fred King. He got the idea from the name written on a heating stove he was looking at.
Where is Clio Located?
Clio is found in Plumas County, California. Its exact location is 39°44′42″N 120°34′17″W / 39.74500°N 120.57139°W.
The community covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Clio?
Clio is a very small community. Here's a quick look at its population over the years:
- In 2000, there were 90 people.
- In 2010, the population was 66.
- In 2020, the population was 77.
Clio's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States Census, 66 people lived in Clio. Most of the residents were White (97.0%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
All 66 people lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions. There were 39 households in total. The average household had about 1.7 people. Many homes (53.8%) were made up of just one person.
The population included people of all ages:
- 7 people (10.6%) were under 18 years old.
- 18 people (27.3%) were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of residents was 56 years.
Most homes (84.6%) were owned by the people living in them, while a smaller number (15.4%) were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Clio (California) para niños
