Iron Horse, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Iron Horse
census-designated place
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Iron Horse, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Plumas
Area
• Total	7.747 sq mi (20.065 km2)
• Land	7.747 sq mi (20.065 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	269
• Density	34.72/sq mi (13.406/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	96122
Area code(s)	530
FIPS code	06-36735
GNIS feature ID	1853395

Iron Horse is a small community in Plumas County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for gathering information about its population. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.

In 2010, about 297 people lived in Iron Horse. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 321 people lived there.

Where is Iron Horse Located?

Iron Horse is found in the beautiful state of California. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 39°47′23″N 120°29′44″W / 39.78972°N 120.49556°W / 39.78972; -120.49556. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The community covers an area of about 7.7 square miles (20 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Iron Horse?

This section shares details about the people who live in Iron Horse. This information comes from official counts called the U.S. Census.

Population in 2010

In 2010, the population of Iron Horse was 297 people. This means there were about 38 people living in each square mile of land.

Most of the people in Iron Horse were White, making up about 92.9% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as being of two or more races. About 5.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

There were 126 households in Iron Horse in 2010. A household means all the people living together in one home.

• About 23.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
• Many households (62.7%) were married couples living together.
• Some households (20.6%) had only one person living there.

The average number of people in each household was about 2.36.

There were 88 families living in Iron Horse. The average family size was about 2.75 people.

Age Groups

The people in Iron Horse had a variety of ages:

• About 17.2% were under 18 years old.
• About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 17.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• The largest group, about 38.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 18.5% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Iron Horse was 49 years old.

Homes in Iron Horse

There were 168 housing units in the area. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live.

• Most homes (80.2%) were owned by the people living in them.
• About 19.8% of homes were rented.

Most people (81.5%) lived in homes they owned, while 18.5% lived in rented homes.

Population in 2000

In 2000, Iron Horse had 321 people living there. The population density was about 35 people per square mile. There were 148 housing units.

Racial Backgrounds

In 2000, about 92.83% of the people were White. There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and people from other racial backgrounds. About 5.61% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Income

There were 122 households in 2000.

• About 33.6% of households had children under 18.
• Most households (69.7%) were married couples.

The average household size was 2.63 people, and the average family size was 2.94 people.

The average income for a household was about $30,208 per year. For families, the average income was about $30,000 per year.

Age Groups in 2000

The age breakdown in 2000 was:

• About 24.9% were under 18.
• About 5.0% were 18 to 24.
• About 26.8% were 25 to 44.
• About 27.1% were 45 to 64.
• About 16.2% were 65 or older.

The average age was 41 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Iron Horse para niños