Keyes, California facts for kids
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Keyes
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Aerial image of Keyes
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Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.829 sq mi (7.326 km2) |
| • Land | 2.829 sq mi (7.326 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
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| • Total | 5,672 |
| • Density | 2,004.9/sq mi (774.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95328
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-38422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656109 |
Keyes is a small community in Stanislaus County, California, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 5,672 people lived there. Keyes is part of the larger Modesto area.
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Keyes: Where is it?
Keyes is located in California at these coordinates: 37°33′42″N 120°55′2″W / 37.56167°N 120.91722°W. It covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Keyes?
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This section shares information about the people living in Keyes, based on official counts.
Keyes Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Keyes was 5,601 people. This means there were about 1,980 people living in each square mile.
Most people in Keyes were White (55.5%). Many people also identified as being from other races (34.3%). About 57.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most of the population, 99.5%, lived in homes with their families or roommates. Only a small number lived in group housing.
There were 1,588 households in Keyes. Many of these households (52.7%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.5 people.
The age of people in Keyes varied. About 33.5% were under 18 years old. Around 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Keyes was 29.5 years.
Keyes Population in 2000
In 2000, Keyes had a population of 4,575 people. There were 1,391 households in the community.
About 62% of the people were White. Around 41% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (43.4%) had children under 18. The average household size was about 3.3 people.
About 35.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 30 years.
Keyes Fire Protection District
The Keyes Fire Department is made up entirely of volunteers. They help the community of Keyes and nearby areas with all kinds of emergencies. They also help other fire departments when needed. This department has been serving the community since 1943.
The department has about 17 members. These include 5 captains, 6 engineers, and 6 firefighters. They train regularly to stay ready for emergencies. The Keyes Fire Department uses several special vehicles to respond to calls.
Fire Trucks and Equipment
Here are some of the main vehicles the Keyes Fire Department uses:
Engine 40
Engine 40 is a large fire engine. It can carry 6 firefighters and holds 1,000 gallons of water. It can pump out 1,500 gallons of water per minute! This engine is usually the first one sent to medical emergencies, car accidents, rescues, and building fires. It carries many tools, including special equipment for rescuing people from crashed cars.
Brush 40
Brush 40 is a special truck designed for brush fires, which are fires in grassy or bushy areas. It can carry 5 firefighters and holds 522 gallons of water. It can pump 500 gallons of water per minute. This truck is the first one sent out for brush fires and carries tools for fighting fires in wildland areas.
Grass 40
Grass 40 is a smaller, modified truck used for grass fires. It carries 300 gallons of water and can pump 200 gallons per minute. It also has tools for rescuing people. This unit carries hoses specifically for fighting grass and wildland fires.
Water Tender 40
Water Tender 40 is a large truck that carries a lot of water. It can hold 3,000 gallons! This truck can also act as a pumper for fighting fires, able to pump 1,250 gallons per minute. It carries hoses to supply water to other fire trucks.
See also
In Spanish: Keyes (California) para niños
