Meadow Vista, California facts for kids
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Meadow Vista
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Location in Placer County and the state of California
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 Meadow Vista, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.436 sq mi (14.080 km2) |
| • Land | 5.281 sq mi (13.678 km2) |
| • Water | 0.155 sq mi (0.402 km2) 2.86% |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
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| • Total | 3,217 |
| • Density | 591.80/sq mi (228.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95722
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-46632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408810 |
Meadow Vista is a small community in Placer County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
Meadow Vista is part of the larger Sacramento metropolitan area. In 2010, the population of Meadow Vista was 3,217 people. This was a slight increase from the 3,096 people counted in 2000.
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Geography and Location
Meadow Vista covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
The community is located in Placer County, which is in the state of California.
People of Meadow Vista
Population in 2010
In 2010, Meadow Vista had a population of 3,217 people. Most of the residents were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 5.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Meadow Vista lived in family homes. About 30% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.57 people.
The ages of people in Meadow Vista varied. About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Meadow Vista was about 48.3 years.
Most homes in Meadow Vista were owned by the people living in them. About 84% of the population lived in homes they owned.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Meadow Vista had 3,096 people. The community was mostly White, with small numbers of other racial groups. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.1% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in 2000 was 43 years.
Community Events
Meadow Vista hosts several fun events throughout the year for its residents. These events help bring the community together.
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Mother's Day Breakfast
- Pioneer Day (held on the first Sunday in June)
- Oktoberfest
- Christmas in the Village
See also
In Spanish: Meadow Vista para niños
