Lake Mathews, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake Mathews
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View of Lake Mathews community, Lake Mathews reservoir, and San Gabriel Mountains
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Location of Lake Mathews in Riverside County, California.
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 Lake Mathews, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.927 sq mi (41.252 km2) |
| • Land | 15.927 sq mi (41.252 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,890 |
| • Density | 369.8/sq mi (142.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583051 |
Lake Mathews is a community in Riverside County, California. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area defined by the census bureau. Lake Mathews is located about 1,775 feet (541 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the United States census reported that about 5,890 people lived there.
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Geography of Lake Mathews
Lake Mathews covers an area of about 15.9 square miles (41.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. To the north of Lake Mathews, you'll find the community of Woodcrest and the large Lake Mathews reservoir. To the east, you can find Mead Valley. The community is also located on the northern part of the Temescal Mountains.
People and Population
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In 2010, Lake Mathews had a population of 5,890 people. This means there were about 370 people living in each square mile.
Diversity in Lake Mathews
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 72% of the residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 30.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Most people in Lake Mathews live in homes with their families. In 2010, there were 1,847 households. Many of these households (about 38%) had children under 18 living in them. Most homes were owned by the people living in them (about 85%), while others were rented. The average household had about 3.18 people.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Lake Mathews vary. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.3% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Lake Mathews was about 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Mathews para niños
