Gerber-Las Flores, California facts for kids
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Gerber-Las Flores
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former census-designated place
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The small business district in Gerber
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Location in Tehama County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,389 |
| • Density | 420.9/km2 (1,068.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96035
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-29399 |
Gerber-Las Flores was a community in Tehama County, California, in the United States. It was once known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics, but it wasn't an official city or town with its own local government. In 2000, about 1,389 people lived there.
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Geography of Gerber-Las Flores
Gerber-Las Flores was located in northern California, within Tehama County. Its exact location was at coordinates 40°3′35″N 122°9′5″W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covered a total land area of about 3.3 square kilometers (which is about 1.3 square miles). There was no water area within this community.
People and Families in Gerber-Las Flores
In 2000, the community of Gerber-Las Flores had 1,389 people living in 451 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 339 were families.
Households and Family Life
Many households in Gerber-Las Flores had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband present. About one-quarter of the households were not families, meaning they might have been individuals living alone or roommates.
The average household had about three people. Families, on average, had about three to four people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Gerber-Las Flores were spread across different age groups:
- A large portion, about 35%, were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- Nearly 30% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17% were middle-aged, from 45 to 64.
- Around 11% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gerber-Las Flores was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
Community Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Gerber-Las Flores was around $24,107. For families, the average income was about $29,464. The average income per person in the community was about $11,888.
Some families and individuals in the community faced financial challenges. This included some young people under 18 and some seniors aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Gerber-Las Flores para niños
