Greenacres, California facts for kids
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Greenacres
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Location of Greenacres in Kern County, California.
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Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.992 sq mi (5.160 km2) |
| • Land | 1.992 sq mi (5.160 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
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| • Total | 5,496 |
| • Density | 2,759.0/sq mi (1,065.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652714; 2628814 |
Greenacres (which used to be called Green Acres) is a special kind of community in Kern County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
Greenacres is located about 6.25 miles (10 kilometers) west of a bigger city called Bakersfield. It sits at an elevation of about 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 5,566 people lived there. The community was first started in 1930.
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Geography of Greenacres
Greenacres is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Greenacres is about 1.992 square miles (5.160 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People and Population
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In 2010, the population of Greenacres was 5,566 people. This means that for every square mile, there were about 2,793 people living there.
Diversity in Greenacres
Greenacres is a diverse community. Most of the people living there are White. There are also people from many other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. A significant number of people in Greenacres are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
Most people in Greenacres live in regular homes with their families or housemates. There were about 1,940 homes in total. Many of these homes had children under 18 living in them. Most families were married couples, but there were also many single-parent households. The average number of people living in one home was almost three.
Age Groups in Greenacres
The people in Greenacres come from all age groups. About a quarter of the population is under 18 years old. There are also many young adults, middle-aged people, and a good number of seniors aged 65 or older. The average age of people in Greenacres was about 38 years old in 2010.
Homes and Living
Most of the homes in Greenacres are owned by the people who live in them. About three-quarters of the homes were owner-occupied. The rest of the homes were rented. This means that most people in Greenacres live in a home they own.
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This map shows where Greenacres is located within Kern County, California.
See also
In Spanish: Greenacres (California) para niños
