Grenada, California facts for kids
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Location of Grenada in Siskiyou County, California
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 Grenada, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Siskiyou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.517 sq mi (1.339 km2) |
| • Land | 0.516 sq mi (1.336 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) 0.23% |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 607.4/sq mi (234.5/km2) |
| ZIP code |
96038
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-31246 |
Grenada 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 identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, Grenada had a population of 314 people. This was a decrease from 367 people in 2010. The community uses the ZIP code 96038. Its phone area code is 530.
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Where is Grenada Located?
Grenada is found in northern California. Its exact location is 41°38′40″N 122°31′22″W / 41.64444°N 122.52278°W. This is about 41.64 degrees north and 122.52 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says Grenada covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area (99.77%) is land. A very small part (0.23%) is water.
Who Lives in Grenada?
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This section shares information about the people living in Grenada. This data comes from official counts called the United States Census.
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census showed that 367 people lived in Grenada. Most residents (83.7%) were identified as White. About 9.5% were Native American. A small number of people (3.3%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 367 people lived in regular homes. There were 162 households in total. A household is a group of people living together. About 24.7% of these households had children under 18. The average number of people in a household was 2.27.
The population included people of all ages. About 22.1% were under 18 years old. Around 25.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Grenada was 44.5 years.
There were 193 housing units available. About half of these homes (49.4%) were owned by the people living in them. The other half (50.6%) were rented.
Population in 2000
The census from the year 2000 reported 361 people living in Grenada. There were 139 households at that time. About 33.1% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.49 people.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 86.61% of residents were White. Around 7.41% were Native American. About 3.99% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population's age spread was also similar. About 27.4% were under 18. Around 16.0% were 65 or older. The average age was 40 years.
The median income for a household was $27,813 per year. This means half of the households earned more, and half earned less. About 24.4% of the population lived below the poverty line. This includes 48.0% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Grenada (California) para niños
