Crows Landing, California facts for kids
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Crows Landing
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Location of Crows Landing in Stanislaus County, California.
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 Crows Landing, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 322 |
| • Density | 194.68/sq mi (75.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95313
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582988 |
Crows Landing is a small community in Stanislaus County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for collecting census data.
Crows Landing is located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Modesto. It sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the United States census reported that 322 people lived in Crows Landing.
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Exploring Crows Landing's Past
Crows Landing was first started near the San Joaquin River. It was a river landing, a place where boats could stop. The community was founded by John Crow. He was born in Missouri in 1830 and moved to California in a covered wagon.
In 1887, Crows Landing moved to its current spot. This move happened so it could be closer to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The railroad helped the community grow and connect with other places. Today, some members of the Crow family still live here. They even run a walnut farm.
The Crows Landing Airport Story
West of the town, there is a small airport called NASA Crows Landing Airport. This airport has an interesting history! During World War II, it was used to train pilots. Later, NASA used it for testing special experimental aircraft. These planes came from the Ames Research Center in Mountain View.
In 2000, Stanislaus County took over the airport. It has been closed since 2011. Since then, it has been used for testing cars, trucks, and even for storing things. In 2022, there were plans to turn the old airfield into a business park.
Where is Crows Landing?
Crows Landing is located in Stanislaus County, California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of Crows Landing is about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Crows Landing?
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| 2020 | 322 | — | |
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The 2010 United States Census showed that 355 people lived in Crows Landing. About 45.6% of the people were White. About 51.3% were from other racial backgrounds. A large number, about 69.9%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The census also showed that all 355 people lived in homes. There were 121 households in total. Many households, about 36.4%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.93 people.
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Location of Crows Landing in Stanislaus County, California.
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In Spanish: Crows Landing para niños
