Etna, California facts for kids

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City of Etna
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Location of Etna in Siskiyou County, California.
Etna, California Location in the United States
Country	United States of America
State	California
County	Siskiyou
Incorporated	March 13, 1878
Government
• Type	Elected
Area
• Total	0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
• Land	0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.12%
Elevation	2,936 ft (895 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	678
• Density	892/sq mi (344.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	96027
Area code	530
FIPS code	06-22972
GNIS feature IDs	277509, 2410458

Etna is a small town located in the beautiful Scott Valley area. It is part of Siskiyou County, California, in the United States. In 2020, about 678 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from the 737 residents counted in 2010.

What's in a Name? The Story of Etna

The town of Etna was not always called Etna. It was first known as Rough and Ready. In 1874, its name was officially changed by law to Etna. This new name came from a local flour mill. The mill was spelled Ætna or Aetna, just like Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.

Exploring Etna's Geography

Etna is located in Northern California, not far from the Oregon border. It sits in the scenic Scott Valley. Nearby communities include Greenview, Fort Jones, and Callahan.

The town is nestled at the base of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. This area is part of the Siskiyou Mountains, which are a subrange of the larger Klamath Mountains. Because of its location, Etna is a popular spot for people who love the outdoors. Many visitors come here for hiking, rafting, climbing, and other exciting activities.

The United States Census Bureau reports that Etna covers about 0.8 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

Etna's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Etna has changed throughout history. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:

Population in 2010

In 2010, the population of Etna was 737 people. Most of the residents, about 85%, identified as White. About 3.8% were Native American. A small number of people, about 3.5%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Most people in Etna lived in regular homes. There were 323 households in total. Many of these households were families, including those with children. The average household had about 2.26 people.

The age of people living in Etna varied. About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Etna was around 48.5 years.

Population in 2000

In 2000, Etna had 781 residents living in 329 households. The population density was about 989.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with about 88.5% of residents identifying as White. About 6% were Native American.

Many households were families, with 28% having children under 18. The average household size was 2.37 people. The average family size was 2.98 people.

The median age in 2000 was 44 years. About 26.1% of the population was under 18. About 22.7% were 65 or older.

Places of Worship in Etna

Etna is home to St. Gregory Palamas Monastery. This is an Old Calendarist Christian monastery. The Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies, which started in 1981, is also located on the monastery grounds. You can also find the Metropolitan Cyprian Theological Library there.

Famous People from Etna

• Anita Loos was a well-known author. She is buried in Etna.

See also

In Spanish: Etna (California) para niños