Coffee Creek, California facts for kids
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Coffee Creek
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Location of Coffee Creek in Trinity County, California.
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 Coffee Creek
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Trinity County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.54 sq mi (29.88 km2) |
| • Land | 11.52 sq mi (29.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 13.20/sq mi (5.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96091
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-14406 |
Coffee Creek is a small community in Trinity County, California. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a recognized area for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town.
This community is located just north of where Coffee Creek flows into the Trinity River. It sits along Highway 3 and is the most northern community in Trinity County. Coffee Creek is also home to an elementary school.
If you like adventure, Coffee Creek Road starts here. It's a 20-mile-long dirt road that leads into the Trinity Alps. You'll need a vehicle with high ground clearance to drive on it. Coffee Creek is about 2,495 feet (761 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, the population of Coffee Creek was 152 people. This was a decrease from 217 people counted in 2010.
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Exploring Coffee Creek's Location
Coffee Creek is found in the northern part of Trinity County. It's known for its natural surroundings.
How Big is Coffee Creek?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Coffee Creek is about 11.5 square miles (29.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 99.84%, is land. The remaining small part, 0.16%, is water.
Who Lives in Coffee Creek?
Learning about the people in a community helps us understand it better. Here's a look at the population of Coffee Creek.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Coffee Creek has changed over the years:
- In 2010, the population was 217 people.
- In 2020, the population was 152 people.
Understanding the Community's Makeup
The 2010 United States Census gave us a good picture of the people in Coffee Creek.
- Most residents, about 91.2%, identified as White.
- About 2.3% were Native American.
- Another 2.3% were Asian.
- A small number, 1.4%, were from other races.
- About 2.8% of people identified with two or more races.
- Around 7.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, most people in Coffee Creek, about 85.7%, lived in households. A smaller group, 14.3%, lived in non-institutional group settings.
There were 85 households in total.
- About 18.8% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households (56.5%) were married couples.
- Some households (31.8%) were made up of people living alone.
- About 16.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.19.
Age Groups in Coffee Creek
The population in 2010 was spread across different age groups:
- About 14.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.6% were aged 18 to 24.
- About 17.1% were aged 25 to 44.
- The largest group, about 38.7%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 24.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age in Coffee Creek was about 50.2 years.
Housing in the Area
There were 152 housing units in Coffee Creek in 2010.
- Most homes, about 78.8%, were lived in by their owners.
- About 21.2% of homes were rented.
Most people (69.6%) lived in homes they owned, while 16.1% lived in rented homes.
See also
In Spanish: Coffee Creek para niños
