Los Molinos, California facts for kids
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Los Molinos
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Location in Tehama County and the state of California
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 Los Molinos, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.217 sq mi (5.743 km2) |
| • Land | 2.194 sq mi (5.683 km2) |
| • Water | 0.023 sq mi (0.061 km2) 1.06% |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
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| • Total | 2,098 |
| • Density | 946.3/sq mi (365.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96055
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-44140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277548 |
Los Molinos means "The Mills" in Spanish. It is a small community in Tehama County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 2,098 people lived in Los Molinos.
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History of Los Molinos
Los Molinos got its start because of the railroad! A train station opened there in 1905. In the same year, a post office also began operating in Los Molinos. These new services helped the community grow.
Geography of Los Molinos
Los Molinos is located in northern California. It covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, the population of Los Molinos was 2,037 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 2,098 people.
Who Lives in Los Molinos?
The community of Los Molinos is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 77.6% of the residents were White. About 15.8% were from other races, and 4.3% were from two or more races. Many residents, about 26.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Los Molinos live in family homes. In 2010, there were 786 households. Many of these households, about 30.8%, had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.55 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Los Molinos includes people of all ages. In 2010:
- About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Los Molinos was about 41.7 years old.
Famous People from Los Molinos
- Marv Grissom was a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Leo Gorcey was a Hollywood actor. He lived in Los Molinos from 1956 to 1964 and is buried in the Molinos Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Los Molinos (California) para niños
