Meadow Valley, California facts for kids
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Meadow Valley
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Meadow Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.520 sq mi (22.066 km2) |
| • Land | 8.520 sq mi (22.066 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,776 ft (1,151 m) |
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| • Total | 453 |
| • Density | 53.17/sq mi (20.529/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95956
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-46618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659096 |
Meadow Valley is a small community in Plumas County, California, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 453 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 464 people counted in 2010.
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Geography and Climate
Meadow Valley is located in California, specifically at 39°56′13″N 121°3′43″W / 39.93694°N 121.06194°W. It covers an area of about 8.5 square miles (22 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Meadow Valley's Climate
The weather in Meadow Valley is known for its warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures don't usually go above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Csb." This means it has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
People of Meadow Valley
The people living in Meadow Valley are counted by the United States Census Bureau every ten years. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, Meadow Valley had a population of 464 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 453 people. This shows a small change in the number of residents over a decade.
Who Lives in Meadow Valley?
In 2010, most of the people in Meadow Valley were White (about 93.8%). There were also some Native American residents (about 2.8%) and a small number of people from other backgrounds. About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Meadow Valley in 2010 was about 52.4 years old. This means there were more adults and older residents compared to younger people. About 13.4% of the population was under 18 years old, while nearly 20% were 65 years or older.
Most people in Meadow Valley live in houses they own. In 2010, about 74% of the homes were owned by the people living in them, while the rest were rented.
A Look Back at 2000
Back in 2000, Meadow Valley had a larger population of 575 people. The community's racial makeup was similar, with most residents being White (94.26%). About 3.13% were Native American, and 4.17% were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2000 was 44 years. This shows that the population has gotten a bit older over the years. About 21.2% of the population was under 18, and 15% were 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Meadow Valley para niños
