Kennedy, California facts for kids
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Kennedy
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Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
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 Kennedy, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.175 sq mi (3.043 km2) |
| • Land | 1.175 sq mi (3.043 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
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| • Total | 3,256 |
| • Density | 2,771.1/sq mi (1,070.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-38065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853396 |
Kennedy is a small community located in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for collecting population data. In 2020, about 3,356 people lived in Kennedy. This was a slight increase from the 3,254 people counted in 2000.
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Geography of Kennedy
Kennedy is located in California at specific geographic coordinates. These coordinates help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The community is found at 37.931774 degrees North latitude and -121.251802 degrees West longitude.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Kennedy covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.043 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People and Population
This section shares information about the people who live in Kennedy. It looks at how many people live there and what the community looks like.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Kennedy has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 3,254 people living in the area. This means about 2,769 people lived in each square mile. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 3,356 people.
Diversity in Kennedy
Kennedy is a diverse community with people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population included people who identified as White, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. A large number of residents, about 77.2%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Kennedy live in regular homes. Only a small number live in group homes or other special living situations.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 768 households in Kennedy. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 59.9%, had children under 18 living there.
- About half of the households (51.0%) were made up of married couples.
- Some households (22.0%) were led by a female parent without a husband.
- Other households (11.6%) were led by a male parent without a wife.
The average household in Kennedy had about 4.21 people. Families were often larger, with an average of 4.47 people per family.
Age Groups in Kennedy
The people living in Kennedy represent different age groups. In 2010:
- About 36.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 26.0% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 17.8% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 8.5% were seniors aged 65 or older.
The median age in Kennedy was 26.8 years. This means half the population was younger than 26.8 and half was older.
Housing in Kennedy
In 2010, there were 853 housing units in Kennedy. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live.
- About 59.0% of these homes were owned by the people living in them.
- About 41.0% were rented by the people living in them.
Most people in Kennedy lived in homes they owned (55.5% of the population). The rest lived in rental homes (43.8% of the population).
See also
In Spanish: Kennedy (California) para niños
