Hood, California facts for kids
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Hood
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Location of Hood in Sacramento County, California.
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 Hood, California
Location in California
Hood, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.315 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.315 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 860.3/sq mi (332.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95639
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| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 225528; 2583037 |
Hood is a small community in Sacramento County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Hood is located right on the Sacramento River. It's about 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Sacramento.
The community of Hood got its name in 1910. It was named after William Hood, who was a chief engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Hood has its own post office, which opened in 1912. The ZIP code for Hood is 95639. In 2010, the population of Hood was 271 people.
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Exploring Hood's Location
Hood is a small place, covering about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It sits along California State Route 160, a highway that follows the Sacramento River. This makes it easy to reach and connects it to larger cities nearby.
People and Community in Hood
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Let's look at the people who live in Hood. The 2010 United States Census counted 271 residents. This means about 860 people lived in each square mile.
Diversity of Residents
The community of Hood is home to a mix of people. In 2010, nearly half of the residents (49.8%) were White. About 5.5% were Native American, and another 5.5% were Asian. A significant portion, 25.8%, identified with other races. About 12.9% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many residents in Hood also identify as Hispanic or Latino American. In 2010, about 50.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
All 271 people in Hood lived in households. There were 104 households in total.
- About 32.7% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households (40.4%) were married couples.
- Some households (19.2%) had a female head without a husband.
- A smaller number (4.8%) had a male head without a wife.
The average household in Hood had about 2.61 people. There were 67 families, with an average size of 3.30 people.
Age Groups in Hood
The population of Hood includes people of all ages.
- About 23.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 6.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 34.7%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 12.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median age in Hood was 44.1 years. This means half the population was older than 44.1, and half was younger.
Homes in the Area
Hood had 112 housing units. Most homes were occupied by their owners (66.3%). The rest (33.7%) were rented. This shows that many people in Hood own their homes.
See also
In Spanish: Hood para niños
