Edgewood, California facts for kids
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Edgewood, California
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Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
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 Edgewood, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Siskiyou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.021 sq mi (2.644 km2) |
| • Land | 1.016 sq mi (2.632 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.012 km2) 0.46% |
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 70.5/sq mi (27.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96094
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-21530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658474 |
Edgewood is a small community in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 72 people lived there. Edgewood is located just three miles north of the town of Weed.
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Where is Edgewood Located?
Edgewood is in northern California. Its exact location is 41°27′42″N 122°25′38″W / 41.46167°N 122.42722°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Edgewood covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Edgewood?
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Population in 2020
The most recent count in 2020 showed that 72 people live in Edgewood. This was an increase from 43 people in 2010.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Edgewood was 43 people. Most residents (95.3%) were White. A small number (4.7%) were Hispanic or Latino.
All 43 people lived in homes. There were 18 households in total. Most of these (83.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.39 people.
The ages of people in Edgewood varied. About 20.9% were under 18 years old. Many residents (51.2%) were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was about 54.8 years.
Most homes (88.9%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (11.1%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Edgewood had 67 people living there. The population density was about 70 people per square mile. Most people (88.06%) were White. About 7.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 25 households. About a quarter of these households (24.0%) had children under 18. The average household size was 2.68 people.
The median age in 2000 was 45 years. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.
Schools in Edgewood
Edgewood has one school called Butteville Elementary School. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade. Children from nearby areas like Lake Shastina and Weed also attend this school. In 2012, about 210 students were enrolled.
Older students can go to Weed High School or College of the Siskiyous. Both are located a short distance away from Edgewood.
Getting Around Edgewood
Weed Airport is located at the northern edge of the Edgewood area. It is right off Interstate 5, a major highway.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (California) para niños
