McGee Creek, California facts for kids
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McGee Creek, California
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 McGee Creek, California
Location in California
McGee Creek, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mono |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 7,723 ft (2,354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 11.22/sq mi (4.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93546 (Mammoth Lakes)
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| GNIS feature ID | 2583068 |
McGee Creek is a very small community in Mono County, California, United States. It's not an official city but a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people.
This community is located high up in the mountains. It sits about 7,723 feet (2,354 meters) above sea level. In 2020, only 45 people lived there, making it a very tiny place!
Where is McGee Creek?
McGee Creek is found in the southwestern part of Mono County. It's right at the eastern base of the huge Sierra Nevada mountains.
A major road, U.S. Route 395, runs along the northeast side of the community. If you travel northwest on this road, you'll reach Mammoth Lakes in about 12 miles (19 km). If you go southeast, you'll get to Bishop in about 30 miles (48 km).
The community gets its name from McGee Creek itself. This creek starts high up in the Sierra Nevada mountains, flowing from the McGee Lakes. A road called McGee Creek Road goes southwest up the creek valley. It ends about 3 miles (4.8 km) away at a hiking trail within the Inyo National Forest.
The entire area of McGee Creek is about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in McGee Creek?
In 2010, the population of McGee Creek was 41 people. This means there were about 10 people living in each square mile (4 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in McGee Creek were White (95.1%). A small number (4.9%) were of two or more races. Also, 4.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 41 people lived in homes, not in group housing or institutions. There were 21 households in total. Some of these households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together.
The people living in McGee Creek were of various ages. About 17% were under 18 years old. A large group, about 34%, were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in McGee Creek was about 54.8 years.
Most of the homes in McGee Creek (95.2%) were owned by the people living in them. Only a small number (4.8%) were rented. This shows that most residents own their homes.
See also
In Spanish: McGee Creek para niños
