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Laton
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Laton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.937 sq mi (5.017 km2) |
| • Land | 1.937 sq mi (5.017 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
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| • Total | 1,967 |
| • Density | 941/sq mi (247/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93242
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-40746 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660899, 2408585 |
Laton (pronounced LAY-tən) is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, Laton had a population of 1,824 people. This was an increase from 1,236 people counted in the year 2000. Laton is located about 23 miles (37 km) south-southeast of the larger city of Fresno. It sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level.
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Geography of Laton
Laton is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire community covers about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
History of Laton
Laton got its first post office in the year 1900. Before that, the post office was in a nearby place called Lillis. The community was named after Charles A. Laton. He was the owner of a large piece of land called the Rancho Laguna de Tache, which was a Mexican land grant.
People and Life in Laton
This section shares information about the people who live in Laton, based on surveys like the U.S. Census.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Laton has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,236 people living in Laton.
- By 2010, the population had increased to 1,824 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed the population at 1,967.
This means Laton has seen a significant increase in its number of residents.
Who Lives in Laton?
In 2010, most of the people in Laton lived in family homes. The census found that 1,824 people lived in households. No one was reported living in group homes or institutions.
The community has a mix of different backgrounds. In 2010, about 54.9% of the population was White. A large portion, 76.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Native American and Asian residents.
Age and Families
The median age in Laton in 2010 was 29.4 years. This is younger than the median age for all of California, which was 45.6 years at that time.
Many families with children live in Laton. In 2010, out of 474 households, 254 (53.6%) had children under 18 living there. The average household size was about 3.85 people. The average family size was 4.12 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 32% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11.6% were aged 18 to 24.
- About 26.8% were aged 25 to 44.
- About 20.8% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 8.8% were 65 years or older.
Homes and Income
In 2021, the estimated median household income in Laton was $28,000. This is lower than the median income for all of California, which was $58,931 in 2009.
The estimated median value for a house or condo in Laton in 2009 was $153,079. This was also lower than the California state median value of $384,200 in the same year.
Most homes in Laton are owned by the people who live in them. In 2009, about 61.2% of the occupied homes were owner-occupied. The remaining 38.8% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Laton (California) para niños
