La Vina, California facts for kids
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La Vina
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Location in Madera County, California
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 La Vina
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Madera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.101 sq mi (0.261 km2) |
| • Land | 0.101 sq mi (0.261 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 2,762/sq mi (1,069/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93637 (Madera)
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| GNIS feature IDs | 226721; 2628749 |
| FIPS Code | 06-40872 |
La Vina is a small community in Madera County, California, in the United States. Its name comes from the Spanish language words La Viña, which mean "The Vine." It is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of the city of Madera. La Vina sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level.
La Vina is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the United States Census Bureau has defined for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.
A post office was open in La Vina for a short time, from 1891 to 1895.
Where is La Vina Located?
La Vina is found in Madera County, California. It is in the central part of the state. The community is quite small, covering an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in La Vina
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| 2010 | 279 | — | |
| 2020 | 637 | 128.3% | |
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The population of La Vina has grown over the years. In 2010, the community had 279 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 637 people. This shows that more people have moved to La Vina in recent years.
Most of the people living in La Vina are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2010, about 95% of the residents identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community is made up of people from various backgrounds, including White, African American, and those identifying with two or more races.
The average household in La Vina in 2010 had about 4.43 people. Many households included children under 18. The median age of residents was 27.6 years old, meaning half the population was younger than 27.6 and half was older. This suggests a relatively young community.
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Map showing La Vina's location in Madera County.
See also
In Spanish: La Viña (California) para niños
