Heber, California facts for kids
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Heber
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Location in Imperial County and the state of California
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 Heber, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.485 sq mi (3.847 km2) |
| • Land | 1.485 sq mi (3.847 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,896 |
| • Density | 4,643.8/sq mi (1,792.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92249
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-33084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660738, 2408367 |
Heber is a small community in Imperial County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Heber is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Calexico. In 2020, about 6,896 people lived there.
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Where is Heber Located?
Heber is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
A Look Back: Heber's History
Heber was started in 1903 by a group called the Imperial Land Company. The first post office in Heber opened in 1904. Before that, it was a post office called Bradtmoore, located a little further north. The town was named after A.H. Heber, who was the president of the California Development Company.
Who Lives in Heber?
Heber has grown quite a bit over the years! In 2000, there were 2,566 people living there. By 2010, the population had increased to 4,275. The most recent count in 2020 showed the population grew even more, to 6,896 people.
Heber's Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census showed that 4,275 people lived in Heber. Most of the people in Heber, about 98.2%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population was quite young. About 34% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 10.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age in Heber was 28.7 years. This means half the population was younger than 28.7 and half was older.
Most people in Heber lived in family homes. There were 1,094 households, and 63.4% of them had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.91 people.
Heber's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Heber had a population of 2,988 people. Similar to 2010, a large part of the population, about 97.5%, was Hispanic or Latino.
The community also had many young people. About 34.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 29 years.
Heber's Climate
Heber, California, has a semiarid or hot desert climate. This means it's usually very dry and hot, especially during the summer.
See also
In Spanish: Heber (California) para niños
