Mesa Verde, California facts for kids
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Mesa Verde
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 Mesa Verde, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.342 sq mi (11.245 km2) |
| • Land | 4.342 sq mi (11.245 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
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| • Total | 1,023 |
| • Density | 235.61/sq mi (90.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583079 |
Mesa Verde is a small community located in Riverside County, California. Its name comes from Spanish, meaning "Green Table." This area is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a community that doesn't have its own city government but is recognized for collecting census data. Mesa Verde is about 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 1,023 people lived here.
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Exploring Mesa Verde's Location
Mesa Verde is a community that covers about 4.3 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which collects data about places across the country.
Who Lives in Mesa Verde?
Population and Diversity
In 2010, the community of Mesa Verde had a population of 1,023 people. This means that about 235 people lived in every square mile of the area. The people living in Mesa Verde come from many different backgrounds. Most residents identified as White, and a significant number identified as Hispanic or Latino. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian, showing a mix of cultures.
Homes and Families
There were 312 homes in Mesa Verde. Many of these homes, about 146, had children under 18 living in them. Most households were families, with an average of about three people living together in each home. About 60 homes had just one person living there.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Mesa Verde includes people of all ages. About 32.7% of the people were under 18 years old, which means there were many kids and teenagers. About 9.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 26.3%, were adults aged 25 to 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up about 21.4% of the population. Finally, about 10% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Mesa Verde was about 29.8 years.
Housing in Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde had 360 housing units in total. Most of these homes were lived in by their owners, about 64.4%. The rest, about 35.6%, were rented. This means that most people in Mesa Verde owned their homes, while others chose to rent.
See also
In Spanish: Mesa Verde para niños
