Interlaken, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Interlaken
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Location in Santa Cruz County and the state of California
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 Interlaken, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Named for | Interlaken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.202 sq mi (26.423 km2) |
| • Land | 9.805 sq mi (25.396 km2) |
| • Water | 0.397 sq mi (1.027 km2) 3.89% |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,368 |
| • Density | 722.21/sq mi (278.848/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95076
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| Area code | 831 |
| FIPS code | 06-36613 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867031 |
Interlaken is a community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area the U.S. Census Bureau uses for statistics. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 7,368 people lived there.
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What's in a Name?
Interlaken gets its name from a town in Switzerland. The word "Interlaken" means "among the lakes." Just like its Swiss namesake, this California community is surrounded by several lakes. These include College Lake, Pinto Lake, Kelly Lake, Lake Tynan, and Drew Lake.
Geography and Location
Interlaken is located in California at these coordinates: 36°57′23″N 121°44′44″W / 36.95639°N 121.74556°W.
The community covers a total area of about 10.2 square miles (26.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.8 square miles (25.4 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) is water, made up of the lakes mentioned earlier.
Interlaken's Climate
Interlaken has a warm summer Mediterranean climate. This type of weather is common in coastal areas of California. It means the summers are warm and dry, while winters are mild and wet.
In January, the average temperatures range from about 40°F (4°C) to 61.5°F (16.4°C). In September, temperatures are usually between 52.4°F (11.3°C) and 74.9°F (23.8°C). The area gets about 30 inches (769 millimeters) of rain each year.
Most of the rain falls from October to May. During summer, morning fogs are common. These fogs can create light drizzle. They also cause "fog drip," where water condenses on trees and drips to the ground. It has never snowed in Interlaken since records began.
Who Lives in Interlaken?
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in places like Interlaken. This helps us understand the community better.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Interlaken had a population of 7,321 people. About 52.7% of the residents were White. Other groups included African American (0.8%), Native American (1.7%), and Asian (4.1%). About 35.1% of the people were from other races. Many residents, about 71.9%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (98.5%) lived in family homes. There were 1,690 households in total. Many households (52.4%) had children under 18 living there. About 63.6% were married couples. Other households included single-parent families or people living alone. The average household had about 4.27 people.
The community had a mix of ages. About 29.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 8.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 30.5 years.
Most homes (71.4%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (28.6%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Interlaken had 7,328 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 51.88% were White, and 62.10% were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,684 households. About 48.9% of these households had children under 18. Most (67.8%) were married couples. The average household size was 4.30 people.
The age distribution showed that 32.3% of the population was under 18. About 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 29 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Interlaken (California) para niños
