Gazelle, California facts for kids
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Gazelle, California
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Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
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 Gazelle, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Siskiyou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.581 sq mi (1.505 km2) |
| • Land | 0.580 sq mi (1.503 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2) 0.12% |
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 163.5/sq mi (63.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96034
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-29252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656042 |
Gazelle 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's not an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 95 people lived in Gazelle. This was an increase from 70 people in 2010.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Gazelle" was given to the local post office in 1870. A gazelle is a type of small, fast antelope found in Africa. Interestingly, in the 1850s, there was a steamboat named Gazelle that traveled between San Francisco and the upper Sacramento River.
Where is Gazelle Located?
Gazelle is located in northern California. Its exact coordinates are 41°31′18″N 122°31′15″W.
The community covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Who Lives in Gazelle?
The population of Gazelle has changed over the years. Here's a look at some facts from past government counts.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States Census counted 70 people living in Gazelle. Most of the residents, about 93%, were White. About 6% were Native American. A small number, about 7%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 70 people lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions. There were 37 households in total.
- About 11% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (40.5%) were married couples.
- Some households (about 14%) had a single parent.
- About 40.5% of households were made up of people living alone.
- About 19% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 1.9 people. The average family size was about 2.5 people.
The population included:
- 11.4% under 18 years old.
- 7.1% aged 18 to 24.
- 15.7% aged 25 to 44.
- 40.0% aged 45 to 64.
- 25.7% aged 65 or older.
The average age in Gazelle was about 53.7 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 112 males.
Most homes (73%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (27%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, the census counted 136 people in Gazelle. There were 57 households and 38 families.
- Most residents (about 89%) were White.
- About 4% were Native American.
- About 1.5% were from other backgrounds.
- About 6% were from two or more backgrounds.
- About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (49%) were married couples. About 25% of households were people living alone.
The average household size was about 2.4 people, and the average family size was about 2.8 people.
The population included:
- 21.3% under 18 years old.
- 6.6% aged 18 to 24.
- 27.9% aged 25 to 44.
- 23.5% aged 45 to 64.
- 20.6% aged 65 or older.
The average age in Gazelle was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
See also
In Spanish: Gazelle (California) para niños
