Happy Valley, Shasta County, California facts for kids
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Happy Valley, California
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 Happy Valley, California
Location in California
Happy Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.865 sq mi (43.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.115 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 16.980 sq mi (43.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,949 |
| • Density | 293.45/sq mi (113.301/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2813350 |
Happy Valley is a small community in California. It's not an official city, but a place where people live together. It's located about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of a larger city called Redding, California. Happy Valley sits at an elevation of about 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level.
As of 2020, about 4,949 people call Happy Valley home. The community is generally split into two parts: Cloverdale and Olinda. Even though it's a distinct community, the United States Postal Service delivers mail to Happy Valley residents from the nearby city of Anderson, California. Happy Valley also has its own team of volunteer firefighters who help keep everyone safe.
Happy Valley's Population Story
Happy Valley was first officially counted as a "census designated place" (CDP) in the 2020 U.S. Census. A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population, even if it's not an official city or town.
Who Lives in Happy Valley?
The people living in Happy Valley come from many different backgrounds. The 2020 census helped us understand the mix of people in the community.
Most residents, about 74.88%, are White. There are also people from other groups, including Native American, Asian, Black or African American, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 6.18% of the people are of mixed race. Also, about 10.89% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
