Indian Falls, California facts for kids
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Indian Falls
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Indian Falls, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.842 sq mi (4.770 km2) |
| • Land | 1.842 sq mi (4.770 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
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| • Total | 10 |
| • Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95952
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-36364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656088 |
Indian Falls is a small community located in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for collecting information. It is not a formally organized town.
In 2020, the population of Indian Falls was 10 people. This was a decrease from 54 people counted in the 2010 census.
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Exploring Indian Falls' Location
Indian Falls is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 3 minutes, 3 seconds North and 120 degrees, 58 minutes, 48 seconds West.
Area and Naming
According to the United States Census Bureau, Indian Falls covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
The community gets its name from a beautiful set of waterfalls. These waterfalls are located on a nearby stream called Indian Creek.
Impact of the Dixie Fire
In July 2021, a large wildfire known as the Dixie Fire affected much of the town.
Understanding the Population
The number of people living in Indian Falls has changed over the years.
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that 54 people lived in Indian Falls. Most of the residents were White (92.6%). A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 7.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 24 households in the community. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households (62.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.25 people.
The ages of the residents varied. About 22% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 48%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 45.3 years.
Most people (94.4%) lived in homes they owned. Only a small number (5.6%) lived in rented homes.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 census, Indian Falls had 37 people. There were 19 households and 9 families. The population density was about 20.5 people per square mile.
Most of the population (97.3%) was White, with a small percentage (2.7%) being Asian. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2000.
About 16% of the population was under 18 years old. The largest age group, about 38%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 44 years.
See also
In Spanish: Indian Falls para niños
