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Greenview, California
Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
Greenview, California is located in the United States
Greenview, California
Greenview, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States of America
State  California
County Siskiyou
Area
 • Total 1.379 sq mi (3.573 km2)
 • Land 1.295 sq mi (3.354 km2)
 • Water 0.084 sq mi (0.219 km2)  6.12%
Elevation
2,812 ft (857 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 208
 • Density 150.8/sq mi (58.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
96037
Area code(s) 530
FIPS code 06-31134
GNIS feature ID 0260875

Greenview is a small community located in Siskiyou County, California, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own local city government. In 2020, Greenview had a population of 208 people. This was a slight increase from 201 people counted in 2010.

Discovering Greenview

Greenview is found at these coordinates: 41°32′58″N 122°55′14″W / 41.54944°N 122.92056°W / 41.54944; -122.92056. It is a small area, covering about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part made up of water.

Greenview's Climate

The weather in Greenview is special! It has what is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6 °F (22 °C). Winters are generally mild and wet.

People of Greenview

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 200
2010 201 0.5%
2020 208 3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1860–1870 1880-1890
1900 1910 1920
1930 1940 1950
1960 1970 1980
1990 2000 2010

Greenview was first recognized as a census-designated place in the year 2000. This is when the government started collecting specific population data for the area.

Population Snapshot: 2020

The 2020 United States census showed that 208 people lived in Greenview. This means there were about 160 people per square mile. Most residents were of White background (77.9%). There were also people identifying as Native American (3.4%), African American (0.5%), Asian (0.5%), and from other backgrounds. About 10.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Homes and Families

In 2020, there were 82 households in Greenview. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 11% of these households included children under 18. Many households were made up of married couples. There were also households with a single parent or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.54 people.

Age Groups in Greenview

The population of Greenview includes people of all ages. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 31.7% were 65 years or older. The median age in Greenview was 51 years. This means half the people were younger than 51, and half were older.

Greenview's Government

Even though Greenview doesn't have its own city government, its residents are part of the larger state and federal government systems. For the state government in California, Greenview is part of specific districts. These districts are represented by elected officials who make laws for the state.

At the national level, Greenview is part of a congressional district. This district has a representative in the U.S. Congress. This person helps make laws for the entire country.

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