Homeland, California facts for kids
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Homeland
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Homeland, California viewed from Double Butte
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Location in Riverside County and the state of California
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 Homeland, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.270 sq mi (11.058 km2) |
| • Land | 4.270 sq mi (11.058 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,969 |
| • Density | 1,397.89/sq mi (539.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92548
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-34316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652723 |
Homeland is a community in Riverside County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's like a town or village that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2010, about 5,969 people lived here. This was a big jump from 3,710 people in 2000!
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Where is Homeland Located?
Homeland is found in California at these coordinates: 33°44′31″N 117°6′48″W / 33.74194°N 117.11333°W. It covers an area of about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). This is roughly the size of 2,750 football fields!
Who Lives in Homeland?
This section tells us about the people who live in Homeland.
Homeland's Population in 2010
In 2010, Homeland had 5,969 residents. This means there were about 1,398 people living in every square mile.
Most people in Homeland were White (62.4%). About 2.2% were African American, and 1.4% were Native American. A smaller number (0.8%) were Asian, and 0.3% were Pacific Islander. Many people (28.0%) were from other racial backgrounds, and 4.9% identified with two or more races. Over half of the population (52.1%) was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Almost everyone (99.8%) lived in regular homes. Only a few people lived in group homes, and no one was in special institutions.
There were 1,964 households in Homeland.
- About 35% of households had children under 18.
- Nearly half (48.3%) were married couples.
- About 13% were single mothers with no husband.
- About 7% were single fathers with no wife.
- Around 25% of households had only one person living there.
- About 16% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.6 people.
Age Groups in 2010
People of all ages live in Homeland:
- About 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.1% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 22.8% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 22.7% were middle-aged adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 17.6% were seniors aged 65 or older.
The average age in Homeland was about 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
Most homes (67.7%) were owned by the people living in them, while 32.3% were rented.
Homeland's Population in 2000
In 2000, Homeland had 3,710 people. The population density was about 1,126 people per square mile. There were 1,812 housing units.
The racial makeup was mostly White (80.0%). About 0.8% were African American, 1.1% Native American, and 0.5% Asian. About 13.9% were from other races, and 3.7% were from two or more races. About 29.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 21.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (48.6%) were married couples. About 33.1% of households had only one person living there, and 22.0% of those were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in 2000 was 44 years old. About 23.0% of the population was under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Homeland (California) para niños
