Hamilton Branch, California facts for kids
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Hamilton Branch
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Hamilton Branch, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.085 sq mi (2.811 km2) |
| • Land | 1.085 sq mi (2.811 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 505 |
| • Density | 465.4/sq mi (179.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96137
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-31883 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1666181 |
Hamilton Branch is a small community located in Plumas County, California, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics. It's not an official city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 505 people lived there.
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Where is Hamilton Branch?
Hamilton Branch is found at 40°16′26″N 121°5′45″W / 40.27389°N 121.09583°W. This location is on the northeast side of Lake Almanor. The community covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Hamilton Branch?
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Hamilton Branch was 537 people. Most of the residents were White (95.7%). A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other races. About 3.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Hamilton Branch had about 2.29 people. Many households (62.4%) were made up of married couples. About 19.6% of the people were under 18 years old. A large portion, 26.1%, were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 52.3 years.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, Hamilton Branch had 587 residents. The population density was about 545 people per square mile. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most people being White (97.27%). About 4.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average household had 2.34 people. About 18.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, 20.6% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age was 49 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton Branch para niños
