Lake Almanor West, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Almanor West
census-designated place
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Lake Almanor West, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Plumas
Area
• Total	2.286 sq mi (5.920 km2)
• Land	2.286 sq mi (5.920 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Population  (2020)
• Total	211
• Density	92.30/sq mi (35.64/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	96020
Area code(s)	530
FIPS code	06-39425

Lake Almanor West is a small community in Plumas County, California, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 211 people lived here. It's a quiet spot, perfect for enjoying nature.

Exploring Lake Almanor West's Location

Lake Almanor West is located at 40°14′7″N 121°12′15″W / 40.23528°N 121.20417°W / 40.23528; -121.20417. This community sits right along the southwest shore of Lake Almanor. Many people in the area simply call it "West Shore."

Size and Land Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake Almanor West covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its official boundaries.

Who Lives in Lake Almanor West?

The population of Lake Almanor West has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 329 people. By 2010, the population had decreased to 270. The most recent count in 2020 showed 211 residents.

Population Details from 2010

In 2010, 270 people lived in Lake Almanor West. This means there were about 118 people per square mile. Most residents, about 95.9%, identified as White. A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 2.6% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

All 270 people in 2010 lived in homes, not in group living situations. There were 134 households in total.

• About 6% of households had children under 18.
• Most households (80.6%) were married couples.
• A small number were single-parent households.
• About 14.9% of households were individuals living alone.

The average household had about 2 people. Most households (84.3%) were families.

Age Groups in 2010

The community has a notable number of older residents.

• Only 4.4% of people were under 18 years old.
• Very few (1.1%) were aged 18 to 24.
• About 5.9% were aged 25 to 44.
• A large group (36.7%) was aged 45 to 64.
• More than half (51.9%) were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Lake Almanor West was about 65.4 years.

Homes and Housing

In 2010, there were 475 housing units. Most homes (96.3%) were owned by the people living in them. Only a small number (3.7%) were rented. This shows that most people who live in Lake Almanor West own their homes.

Population Details from 2000

In 2000, Lake Almanor West had 329 residents. The population density was about 143 people per square mile. Similar to 2010, most residents (98.78%) were White. About 1.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Income in 2000

There were 165 households in 2000.

• About 7.3% of households had children under 18.
• Most (78.8%) were married couples.

The average household size was about 2 people. The average family size was slightly larger at 2.19 people.

The median income for a household was $48,092. This means half the households earned more and half earned less than this amount. For families, the median income was $49,539. The average income per person was $29,294.

Age Groups in 2000

The age distribution in 2000 also showed an older population.

• 7.0% were under 18.
• 0.3% were 18 to 24.
• 9.4% were 25 to 44.
• 45.6% were 45 to 64.
• 37.7% were 65 or older.

The median age was 60 years.

See also

In Spanish: Lake Almanor West para niños