Edna, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Edna Valley
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Location of Edna in San Luis Obispo County, California.
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 Edna, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.219 sq mi (3.158 km2) |
| • Land | 1.219 sq mi (3.158 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 334.7/sq mi (129.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93401
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| Area code(s) | 805 and 820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583005 |
Edna is a small community in San Luis Obispo County, California. It's about 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 408 people lived there. Edna is famous for its beautiful vineyards and delicious wines from the Edna Valley AVA.
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Discovering Edna's Past
Edna has an interesting history, starting with how it was founded and how its main industries changed over time.
How Edna Began
A dairyman named Edgar Steele started the community. He bought a huge piece of land, about 58,000 acres, and built homes for his workers. Later, in 1883, Lynford Maxwell divided the land into smaller parts and called it Maxwellton. But the people living there decided to rename it Edna.
Early Industries and Wine Today
In the 1880s and 1890s, people mined for a type of rock called bituminous rock, which contains coal tar. More recently, growing wine grapes has become the most important business in the area. The Edna Valley AVA is now well-known for its wine.
Exploring Edna's Location
Edna is located in a beautiful valley in California. It's known for its natural features.
What is Edna's Area Like?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
The Edna Fault Line
The valley also includes the Edna Fault. This is a noticeable landform located just south of the main community. A fault is a crack in the Earth's crust where rocks have moved.
Who Lives in Edna?
Learning about the people who live in Edna helps us understand the community better.
Population Details
In 2010, the population of Edna was 193 people. This means there were about 158 people per square mile (61 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Edna were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other racial backgrounds. About 11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
All 193 people lived in homes. There were 69 households in total. About 32% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Most households were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.8 people. There were also 71 housing units available in Edna.
Images for kids
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A map showing the geology of Edna.
See also
In Spanish: Edna (California) para niños
