Lakehead-Lakeshore, California facts for kids
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Lakehead-Lakeshore
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Location in Shasta County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Shasta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi) |
| • Land | 26.5 km2 (10.2 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,215 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 549 |
| • Density | 20.7/km2 (53.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96051
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-39521 |
Lakehead-Lakeshore is a small community in Shasta County, California, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It was also once a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government defines for gathering population data.
In 2000, about 549 people lived here. Lakehead-Lakeshore is a popular spot for visitors, especially during certain times of the year. It offers many services for people visiting Shasta Lake, like a small grocery store and affordable places to stay. You can also find several campgrounds nearby.
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Geography of Lakehead-Lakeshore
Lakehead-Lakeshore is located at specific coordinates: 40.901211 degrees North and -122.392325 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reported that the entire area of Lakehead-Lakeshore was about 10.9 square miles (28.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water. This means about 6.15% of the area is covered by water.
People of Lakehead-Lakeshore
Based on the census from 2000, there were 549 people living in Lakehead-Lakeshore. These people lived in 240 different homes, and 173 of these were families.
The population density was about 53.7 people per square mile (20.7 people per square kilometer). There were 325 housing units, which means there were about 31.8 homes per square mile (12.3 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people living there, about 92.71%, were White. There were also people from other backgrounds:
- 0.18% were African American.
- 3.64% were Native American.
- 1.46% were from other races.
- 2.00% were from two or more races.
About 2.55% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 240 homes in Lakehead-Lakeshore:
- 20.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 60.8% were married couples living together.
- 7.5% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 27.9% were not families.
About 22.9% of all homes had only one person living there. About 10.8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 2.29, and the average family size was 2.63.
Age Distribution
The people in Lakehead-Lakeshore were spread across different age groups:
- 17.7% were under 18 years old.
- 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the community was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.6 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lakehead-Lakeshore was $31,316. This was also the average income for a family. Men earned about $21,027 on average, while women earned about $38,333. The average income per person in the community was $17,326.
About 9.4% of families and 11.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.0% of those under 18 and 13.0% of those 65 or older.
Seasonal Population Changes
Lakehead-Lakeshore is a popular place for tourists. In the summer, the number of people in the area can grow significantly. Besides the 549 permanent residents, over 1,500 seasonal visitors might be in Lakehead during the warmer months.
