Gold Mountain, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gold Mountain
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Location of Gold Mountain in Plumas County, California.
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 Gold Mountain, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.091 sq mi (15.775 km2) |
| • Land | 6.091 sq mi (15.775 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 11.98/sq mi (4.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583025 |
Gold Mountain is a small community in Plumas County, California. It is an "unincorporated community", which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Gold Mountain is located high up in the mountains. Its elevation is about 5,341 feet (1,628 meters) above sea level.
In 2010, the population of Gold Mountain was 80 people. The United States Census Bureau counts Gold Mountain as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This helps them collect and share information about the people living there.
Exploring Gold Mountain's Area
Gold Mountain covers an area of about 6.1 square miles (15.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The U.S. Census Bureau defines this specific area for counting people. Sometimes, the official census area might be a bit different from what local people consider "Gold Mountain."
Who Lives in Gold Mountain?
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In 2010, 80 people lived in Gold Mountain. This means there were about 13 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living there, about 97.5%, were White. There was also one person who was Native American.
Everyone in Gold Mountain lived in homes. No one lived in special group housing or institutions.
There were 41 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (31 of them) were married couples. The average number of people in each household was about two.
The community had a wide range of ages.
- Only 2 people were under 18 years old.
- 2 people were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 3 people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- A large group, 39 people, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The biggest group, 34 people, were 65 years or older.
The average age in Gold Mountain was about 63.7 years old. This shows it's a community with many older adults.
Most of the homes in Gold Mountain were owned by the people living in them. About 95% of the homes were owner-occupied. Only a small number, 2 homes, were rented. This means most people in Gold Mountain own their homes.
See also
In Spanish: Gold Mountain para niños
