Elmira, California facts for kids
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Elmira
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Location in Solano County and the state of California
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 Elmira, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Solano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.531 sq mi (1.376 km2) |
| • Land | 0.531 sq mi (1.376 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 354.0/sq mi (136.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95625
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-22146 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655995 |
Elmira is a small community in Solano County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified for population counting by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 188 people lived in Elmira.
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History of Elmira
Elmira, California, got its name from a city called Elmira, New York.
Railroad Days
In the 1800s and early 1900s, Elmira was a very important stop for trains. It was the main place where trains stopped between the towns of Fairfield and Davis. If people wanted to go to Vacaville, they had to take a special train line that started from Elmira.
Changes in Transportation
Later, a big road called U.S. Route 40 was built. This new road went directly through Vacaville. Because of this, more people started moving to Vacaville, and its population grew a lot. At the same time, the population of Elmira began to get smaller.
Geography of Elmira
Elmira is located in Solano County, California.
Area and Land
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Elmira is land. It covers about 0.531 square miles (which is about 1.376 square kilometers). There is no water area within the CDP.
Population and People
The population of Elmira has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census counts.
Elmira's Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census showed that 188 people lived in Elmira. This means there were about 353.9 people per square mile.
There were 85 households in Elmira. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 20 of these households had children under 18 years old. The average number of people living in each household was about 2.21.
The ages of the people in Elmira varied. About 18.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Elmira was 43.4 years. Slightly more than half the population (54%) was male, and 46% was female.
Most people in Elmira lived in homes that they owned. About 52.9% of the homes were owned by the people living in them, while 47.1% were rented.
Elmira's Population in 2000
In the 2000 United States Census, there were 205 people living in Elmira. There were 86 households and 52 families. The population density was about 378.5 people per square mile.
About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age was 38 years. The population was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Elmira (California) para niños
