Kerman, California facts for kids
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Kerman, California
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Kerman's eastern city limit at SR-180
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| Motto(s):
Community Comes First
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Location of Kerman in Fresno County, California.
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 Kerman, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Fresno | |
| Incorporated | July 2, 1946 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,016 | |
| • Density | 4,898/sq mi (1,893.1/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
93630
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| Area code(s) | 559 | |
| FIPS code | 06-38226 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658895, 2411536 | |
Kerman, once known as Collis, is a city in Fresno County, California. It's located where two main roads, State Route 180 and State Route 145, meet. In 2010, about 13,544 people lived here. Kerman is about 15 miles (24 km) west of Fresno. It sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level.
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Discovering Kerman's Past
How Kerman Began
Kerman started around 1891. The Southern Pacific Railroad built a new train line. This line connected the towns of Tracy and Fresno. A water tank and pump were set up along this line. This spot became the very beginning of Kerman.
The area was first named Collis. This name honored Collis Potter Huntington, who was the president of the railroad. The first person to live there was a caretaker. His job was to keep the water tank full for the steam trains. He later left because it was too lonely. He said he rarely saw anyone except the busy train crews.
Train Robbery in Collis
On August 3, 1892, a train robbery happened in Collis. The robbers were Chris Evans, John Sontag, and George Contant. Contant was later sent to Folsom State Prison. Evans and Sontag became fugitives for ten months. They were eventually caught in 1893 after a big event called the Battle of Stone Corral.
From Collis to Kerman
A very rich company, the Bank of California, bought a large amount of land. They bought land in many counties across California. The dry land around Collis seemed like a good investment. This land became their part of Fresno County.
Later, the bank faced problems and had to sell its property. Two businessmen from Los Angeles, William G. Kerckhoff and Jacob Mansar, became interested. They saw a chance to get plenty of water. This water came from the new Enterprise Canal, which got its water from the Kings River.
These men decided to rename the area. They combined the first three letters of each of their last names. "Ker" from Kerckhoff and "man" from Mansar. This is how the name "Kerman" was created. They encouraged people from Scandinavia and Germany to settle there.
The Collis post office opened in 1894. It closed in 1899 but reopened in 1904. In 1906, it was officially renamed Kerman. Kerman officially became a city in 1946. The local Kerman Telephone company used an old-fashioned telephone switchboard. It was the last of its kind in California. They stopped using it in 1991.
Kerman's Location and Size
Kerman is a city that covers about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Kerman's Growing Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,563 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,970 | 26.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,667 | 35.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,002 | 50.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,448 | 36.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,551 | 57.0% | |
| 2010 | 13,544 | 58.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 15,282 | 12.8% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
Kerman has grown a lot over the years. In 1950, only 1,563 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 13,544. This shows how much the city has expanded.
Who Lives in Kerman?
In 2010, Kerman had a diverse population. About 71.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. Many different groups of people call Kerman home.
The city has a young population. About 34.3% of the people were under 18 years old. This means Kerman is a city with many families and young people. The average age in Kerman was about 28.2 years old.
Most people in Kerman live in family homes. In 2010, there were 3,692 households. Many of these households had children living in them. About 60.7% of the people lived in homes that they owned. The rest lived in rented homes.
Schools in Kerman
The Kerman Unified School District serves Kerman and the areas around it. This district provides education for students from elementary to high school.
Public Schools
- Kerman High School
- Kerman Middle School
- Enterprise High School (formerly Nova High School)
- Sun Empire Elementary School
- Kerman-Floyd Elementary School
- Goldenrod Elementary School
- Liberty Elementary School
- Harvest Elementary School
Private Schools
- Kerman Christian School (located on the Kerman Covenant Church campus)
Places to Visit in Kerman
- M. Young Botanic Garden
Kerman's Sister City
Kerman has a special connection with a city in Japan.
- Kannami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan - They became sister cities on October 12, 1985.
See also
In Spanish: Kerman para niños
