Mather, Sacramento County, California facts for kids
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Mather
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 Mather, Sacramento County, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.026 sq mi (25.967 km2) |
| • Land | 10.001 sq mi (25.902 km2) |
| • Water | 0.025 sq mi (0.065 km2) 0.25% |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,698 |
| • Density | 468.58/sq mi (180.922/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583073 |
Mather is a special kind of community called a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. It sits about 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 4,451 people lived here. Mather is also known for being the home of the former Mather Air Force Base, which closed in 1993.
About Mather's Location
Mather covers an area of about 10 square miles (26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Mather's Weather
Mather has a Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers where temperatures can sometimes go above 100°F (38°C). The winters are mild and rainy, but it can get cold enough for temperatures to drop below freezing at night.
Who Lives in Mather
In 2010, Mather had a population of 4,451 people. Most of these people, about 99.9%, lived in regular homes.
There were 1,436 households in Mather. Many of these households, about 47%, had children under 18 living in them. Most households were families, with an average of 3.10 people per home.
The people living in Mather were of different ages. About 30.5% were under 18 years old. A large group, about 35.3%, were young adults aged 25 to 44. The average age in Mather was about 31.6 years old.
Most homes in Mather, about 73.9%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Mather (California) para niños
