Loma Rica, California facts for kids
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Loma Rica
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Location in Yuba County and the state of California
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 Loma Rica, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Yuba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.483 sq mi (47.871 km2) |
| • Land | 18.483 sq mi (47.871 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,409 |
| • Density | 130.336/sq mi (50.323/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95901
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-42412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277544 |
Loma Rica is a small community in Yuba County, California, United States. Its name means "Rich Hill" in Spanish. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 2,409 people lived in Loma Rica. It is located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of Marysville.
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Exploring Loma Rica's Location
Loma Rica is found at coordinates 39°18′43″N 121°25′04″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Loma Rica covers an area of about 18.5 square miles (47.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Loma Rica?
This section shares information about the people living in Loma Rica. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census showed that 2,368 people lived in Loma Rica. The community had about 128 people per square mile (49 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Loma Rica were White, making up 88% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 8.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 885 homes in Loma Rica. In these homes, 29.8% had children under 18 years old. The average number of people living in each home was 2.68.
Age Groups in 2010
The population was made up of different age groups:
- 21.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 36.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Loma Rica was 47.4 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.7 males.
Homes and Housing in 2010
There were 985 housing units in Loma Rica. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live. Most homes (85.6%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (14.4%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Loma Rica had 2,075 people. The population density was about 112.7 people per square mile (43.5 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with 89.78% of residents being White. About 5.98% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2000 was 43 years. About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Loma Rica para niños
