Hydesville, California facts for kids
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Hydesville
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Location in Humboldt County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.500 sq mi (19.424 km2) |
| • Land | 7.500 sq mi (19.424 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
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| • Total | 1,244 |
| • Density | 165.87/sq mi (64.044/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95547
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-36126 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658804 |
Hydesville is a small community located in Humboldt County, California, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
Hydesville is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Fortuna. It sits at an elevation of about 364 feet (111 meters). In 2020, about 1,244 people lived there.
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Geography of Hydesville
Hydesville covers an area of about 7.5 square miles (19.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People of Hydesville
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Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Hydesville had a population of 1,237 people. This means there were about 165 people per square mile (63.7 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Hydesville were White (89.6%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, African American, and Asian residents. About 5.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (99.8%) lived in regular homes. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family size was about 2.91 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 21.2% were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hydesville was 46.2 years.
Population in 2000
In the census of 2000, Hydesville had 1,209 people. The population density was about 163.7 people per square mile (63.2 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most people being White (91.73%). About 4.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household size was 2.65 people. The average family size was 2.97 people. About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years.
History of Hydesville
The Hydesville post office first opened in 1861. The town was named after John Hyde, who donated the land where the community was built.
In 1879, Hydesville even had a professional minor league baseball team. They played in a league called the Humboldt County League, which did not last very long. For a period between 1910 and 1918, the town was temporarily called Goose Prairie before its name was changed back to Hydesville.
Community Organizations
Hydesville has its own U.S. post office. It also has an elementary school, whose sports teams are known as the Hydesville Wildcats.
For federal government representation, Hydesville is part of California's 2nd congressional district.
See also
In Spanish: Hydesville para niños
