Derby Acres, California facts for kids
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Derby Acres
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Derby Acres, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2) |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 84.05/sq mi (32.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93224
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-18926 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0241420 |
Derby Acres is a small community in Kern County, California, United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
Derby Acres is located about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north-northwest of Fellows. It sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population was 301 people. The town is found along State Route 33. It is near the northern end of the Midway-Sunset Oil Field.
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Where is Derby Acres Located?
Derby Acres is in California at these coordinates: 35°14′50″N 119°35′43″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
A Look at Derby Acres' Past
Derby Acres was founded in the 1930s. It has been a small community since that time.
Who Lives in Derby Acres?
The population of Derby Acres has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 376 people.
- In 2010, the population was 322 people.
- In 2020, the population was 301 people.
Derby Acres in 2010
In 2010, 322 people lived in Derby Acres. Most people lived in households. There were 123 households in total. About 35 households had children under 18 years old. Many households (66) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average household had about 2.62 people. The average family size was 3.10 people. The ages of people living in Derby Acres varied. About 19.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The median age was 41.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 41.5 and half were older.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them (79.7%). About 20.3% of homes were rented.
Derby Acres in 2000
In 2000, 376 people lived in Derby Acres. There were 125 households and 101 families. About 30.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.7% of the population was 65 years or older. The median age was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Derby Acres para niños
