Delft Colony, California facts for kids
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Delft Colony
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Location of Delft Colony in Tulare County, California.
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 Delft Colony, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Named for | Delft |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 3,097.74/sq mi (1,196.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585407 |
Delft Colony is a small community in Tulare County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. Delft Colony is located about 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 412 people lived here.
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Understanding Delft Colony's Location
Delft Colony is found in the state of California. It is part of Tulare County. Knowing its location helps us understand its geography and how it fits into the larger map of the United States.
How Big is Delft Colony?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Delft Colony covers a very small area. It is about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Delft Colony?
Learning about the people in a community helps us understand its character. The U.S. Census collects information about how many people live in places like Delft Colony.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Delft Colony has changed a bit over the years.
- In 2010, the census counted 454 people living there.
- By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 412 people.
This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which happens every ten years.
Community Life and Households
In 2010, all the people in Delft Colony lived in homes with their families or housemates. There were 111 households in total. A household is simply a group of people living together in one home.
Many households in Delft Colony had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 people. This suggests that families are an important part of the community.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Delft Colony come from all age groups.
- About one-third of the population was under 18 years old.
- Many residents were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- A large group was between 25 and 44 years old.
- There were also people aged 45 to 64, and some who were 65 or older.
The median age in 2010 was 26 years old. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
Housing in Delft Colony
There were 124 housing units in Delft Colony in 2010. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live. About half of these homes were owned by the people living in them, and the other half were rented. This shows a mix of homeownership and rental properties in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Delft Colony para niños
