Lemon Hill, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lemon Hill
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Location of Lemon Hill in Sacramento County, California.
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 Lemon Hill, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.627 sq mi (4.213 km2) |
| • Land | 1.627 sq mi (4.213 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,496 |
| • Density | 8,909.6/sq mi (3,440.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583055 |
Lemon Hill is a small community in Sacramento County, California. It is located just south of the main city of Sacramento. Lemon Hill is considered a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts as a separate community for population surveys.
This area sits about 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the population of Lemon Hill was 13,729 people. Before 2010, Lemon Hill was part of a larger area called Parkway-South Sacramento for census purposes.
Exploring Lemon Hill's Geography
Lemon Hill covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Lemon Hill?
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The 2010 census showed that 13,729 people lived in Lemon Hill. This means there were about 8,440 people living in each square mile.
People from many different backgrounds live in Lemon Hill. The census found that about 37% of the people were White. Around 11% were African American, and about 17% were Asian. Native Americans and Pacific Islanders also make up part of the community. About 25% of the people were from other racial groups.
Many people in Lemon Hill also identify as Hispanic or Latino, making up almost half of the population (49.5%).
Most of the people in Lemon Hill live in homes with their families. There were over 4,000 households in the community. About 48% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The community has a mix of ages. About 33% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 28% were young adults aged 25 to 44. About 8% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Lemon Hill was about 28.5 years old.
Many homes in Lemon Hill are rented, with about 61% of households being renters. The remaining 39% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
See also
In Spanish: Lemon Hill para niños
