Hidden Meadows, California facts for kids
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Hidden Meadows
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Hidden Meadows, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.583 sq mi (17.049 km2) |
| • Land | 6.583 sq mi (17.049 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,485 |
| • Density | 529.39/sq mi (204.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92026
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-33532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867027 |
Hidden Meadows is a small community located in San Diego County, California. It is near the city of Escondido. Hidden Meadows is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 3,485 people lived in Hidden Meadows. This was a small increase from the 3,463 people counted in 2000.
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Geography of Hidden Meadows
Hidden Meadows is located in a beautiful part of California. It covers an area of about 6.6 square miles (17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
The community is found at specific geographic coordinates: 33.229571 degrees North and -117.124754 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Population and People
The population of Hidden Meadows has been counted several times over the years. Here's how it has grown:
- 1990: 2,371 people
- 2000: 3,463 people
- 2010: 3,485 people
Who Lives Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, the 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Hidden Meadows.
- Most residents, about 82.2%, were identified as White.
- About 9.1% of the population was Asian.
- Around 1.9% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- About 3.6% of people identified with two or more races.
- Overall, about 9.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Almost everyone (99.6%) in Hidden Meadows lived in regular homes. Only a very small number lived in group housing.
Homes and Families
There were 1,397 households in Hidden Meadows in 2010.
- About 20% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (70.4%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.48 people.
- There were 1,081 families, with an average of 2.78 people per family.
Most homes in Hidden Meadows are owned by the people who live in them (88.3%). The rest are rented.
Age Groups
The people in Hidden Meadows are spread across different age groups:
- About 15% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 37.6%, was aged 45 to 64.
- A significant portion, 25.1%, was 65 years old or older.
The average age in Hidden Meadows was about 52.7 years. This means it's a community with many adult residents.
Who Lives Here? (2000 Census)
The census in 2000 also gathered information about Hidden Meadows.
- The population density was about 409.6 people per square mile.
- Most residents (93.59%) were White.
- About 5.86% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Household Details (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 1,549 households.
- About 13.7% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (70.7%) were married couples.
- The average household size was 2.23 people.
Age and Income (2000 Census)
The median age in 2000 was 56 years, which was a bit older than in 2010.
- About 12.5% of the population was under 18.
- The largest group (35.1%) was 65 years or older.
The median income for a household was $57,545. For families, it was $72,878. The average income per person was $33,274. A very small percentage of people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Hidden Meadows para niños
