Covelo, California facts for kids
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Covelo
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Downtown Covelo c. 1920
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Location in Mendocino County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.14 sq mi (18.49 km2) |
| • Land | 7.09 sq mi (18.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 0.60% |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,394 |
| • Density | 196.48/sq mi (75.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95428
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-16728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277603 |
Covelo (pronounced KOH-və-loh) is a small community in Mendocino County, California, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Covelo is located about 14 miles (23 km) east-northeast of Laytonville. It sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 1,394 people lived there. A part of Covelo, about 405 acres (1.64 km²), is also part of the Round Valley Indian Reservation.
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Exploring Covelo's Location
Covelo is found in the northeastern part of Mendocino County. You can reach it by taking California State Route 162. This road goes southwest for 29 miles (47 km) to U.S. Route 101 near Longvale.
To the east, you can take Mendocino Pass Road. This road, which becomes Alder Springs Road, travels about 66 miles (106 km) over the mountains. It goes through the Mendocino National Forest to Elk Creek. Much of this road is gravel.
Land and Water in Covelo
The community of Covelo covers a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²). Most of this area, about 99.40%, is land. Only a small part, 0.60%, is water. Mill Creek flows through Covelo and Round Valley. This creek then empties into the Middle Fork of the Eel River.
Covelo is also home to the Covelo American Viticultural Area. This is a special region known for growing grapes for wine.
Covelo's Climate and Weather
Covelo has a type of weather called a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers are usually dry, while winters are rainy.
Winters in Covelo are generally mild. Even though snow often falls on nearby mountains like Anthony Peak, it rarely snows in the valley itself. The temperature can change a lot between day and night, especially in the summer. In winter, this change can lead to many air frosts, where the air temperature drops below freezing.
| Climate data for Covelo (1894–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
104 (40) |
108 (42) |
114 (46) |
115 (46) |
114 (46) |
104 (40) |
88 (31) |
75 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
72 (22) |
78 (26) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
101 (38) |
92 (33) |
73 (23) |
62 (17) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.9 (11.6) |
57.4 (14.1) |
63.1 (17.3) |
68.2 (20.1) |
76.2 (24.6) |
84.6 (29.2) |
93.5 (34.2) |
92.7 (33.7) |
88.2 (31.2) |
75.8 (24.3) |
59.1 (15.1) |
51.7 (10.9) |
72.0 (22.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.8 (−0.1) |
33.6 (0.9) |
35.6 (2.0) |
38.3 (3.5) |
42.6 (5.9) |
47.7 (8.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
51.0 (10.6) |
45.4 (7.4) |
39.3 (4.1) |
34.9 (1.6) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
40.3 (4.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
22 (−6) |
26 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
33 (1) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
43 (6) |
37 (3) |
29 (−2) |
23 (−5) |
20 (−7) |
18 (−8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
10 (−12) |
18 (−8) |
22 (−6) |
27 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
37 (3) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
17 (−8) |
14 (−10) |
−9 (−23) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 7.59 (193) |
6.90 (175) |
5.90 (150) |
2.89 (73) |
1.65 (42) |
0.50 (13) |
0.06 (1.5) |
0.15 (3.8) |
0.56 (14) |
2.52 (64) |
5.56 (141) |
8.23 (209) |
42.51 (1,079.3) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.1 (5.3) |
1 (2.5) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.6 (1.5) |
4.8 (12) |
| Average precipitation days | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 85 |
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The History of Covelo
Covelo started in 1860 when the town's first store opened. The post office was established ten years later, in 1870.
There are different ideas about where the name "Covelo" came from. Some people thought it was named after a village in Switzerland. However, there isn't a village with that exact name there. It might be a misspelling of Covolo, which is a fort in Italy near Switzerland. Another idea is that it could be named after a village in Spain called Covelo. There's also a place called Covello in southern Italy.
People and Population in Covelo
The population of Covelo has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 1,394 people living there. This was an increase from 1,255 people in 2010.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,448 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,057 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,175 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,255 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,394 | 11.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,317 | 4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1870 1880-1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Diversity in Covelo
Covelo is a diverse community with people from many backgrounds. The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups living in Covelo over the past few census years.
| Racial and ethnic composition | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 8.09% | 12.99% | 35.01% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 48.26% | 43.35% | 33.86% |
| Native American (non-Hispanic) | 36.6% | 35.78% | 24.46% |
| Two or more races (non-Hispanic) | 5.96% | 6.14% | 6.1% |
| Other (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.24% | 0.36% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 0.77% | 1.04% | 0.07% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.34% | 0.48% | 0.07% |
| Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.07% |
Covelo in 2010
In 2010, Covelo had 1,255 residents. Most people lived in homes, with only a small number in special facilities. There were 481 households in total. About 30.8% of these homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 27% were under 18, and 15.3% were 65 or older. The average age in Covelo was 35.8 years.
Covelo in 2000
In 2000, Covelo had 1,175 residents. There were 442 households. About 29.4% of homes had children under 18. The average household size was 2.66 people.
The community's population included 28.9% under 18 and 12.2% aged 65 or older. The average age was 36 years.
Education in Covelo
Students in Covelo attend local schools. These include Round Valley Elementary and Round Valley High School. There is also a special school called Eel River Charter School.
Notable People from Covelo
- Michelle Lambert, a pop singer, is from Covelo.
Images for kids
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Downtown Covelo c. 1920
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Location in Mendocino County and California
See also
In Spanish: Covelo (California) para niños
