Corralitos, California facts for kids
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Corralitos
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Location in Santa Cruz County and the state of California
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 Corralitos, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2) |
| • Land | 8.91 sq mi (23.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,342 |
| • Density | 262.97/sq mi (101.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95076
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| Area code(s) | 831 |
| FIPS code | 06-16434 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658321 |
Corralitos is a small, rural community located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The name "Corralitos" comes from the Spanish word for "Small pens." It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
This area is famous for its farms, especially for growing delicious apples and strawberries. It's also home to the well-known Corralitos Market and Sausage Co. Because Corralitos is close to the Pacific Ocean, its climate is also great for growing grapes used to make wine. In 2020, about 2,342 people lived here.
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Where is Corralitos?
Corralitos is located at coordinates 36.991303 degrees North and -121.802013 degrees West. It sits along Corralitos Creek. This creek flows into Salsipuedes Creek, which then joins the Pajaro River.
How Big is Corralitos?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Corralitos covers a total area of about 9.0 square miles (23.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part (about 0.16%) being water.
Who Lives in Corralitos?
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| 2020 | 2,342 | — | |
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The population of Corralitos was 2,342 people in 2020. Let's look at how the population has changed and what makes up the community.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States Census counted 2,326 people living in Corralitos. This means there were about 258 people per square mile (100 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Corralitos were White, making up about 85.1% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 22.9% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Corralitos in 2010 was about 45.1 years old. About 21.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 2,431 people living in Corralitos. The population density was about 270 people per square mile (104 people per square kilometer).
At that time, about 81.6% of the residents were White. About 19.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 40 years.
