Mesa Vista, California facts for kids
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Mesa Vista
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Location in Alpine County and the state of California
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 Mesa Vista, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Alpine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.875 sq mi (12.627 km2) |
| • Land | 4.875 sq mi (12.627 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1,672 m) |
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96120
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-47086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1877181, 2408820 |
Mesa Vista is a small community in Alpine County, California, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population numbers. It's not an official city or town, but it has a name and a defined area. The name "Mesa Vista" comes from Spanish and means "View of the Table." This likely describes how the land looks. In 2010, about 200 people lived here.
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Geography of Mesa Vista
Mesa Vista is located in a beautiful part of California. It covers an area of about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries. It sits at an elevation of about 5,486 feet (1,672 meters) above sea level. This is quite high up in the mountains!
Population and People
The number of people living in Mesa Vista has changed over time. In 2000, there were 182 people. By 2010, the population grew to 200 people.
Life in Mesa Vista (2010 Census)
In 2010, all 200 people in Mesa Vista lived in homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 83 households in total.
- About 21 households (25.3%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (67.5%) were married couples.
- The average household had about 2.41 people.
- About 62 households were families, with an average of 2.68 people per family.
Age Groups in Mesa Vista
The population of Mesa Vista in 2010 was spread out across different age groups:
- 40 people (20%) were under 18 years old.
- Only 4 people (2%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33 people (16.5%) were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group was 87 people (43.5%) aged 45 to 64.
- 36 people (18%) were 65 years or older.
The median age in Mesa Vista was 50.8 years. This means half the people were older than 50.8 and half were younger.
Homes in Mesa Vista
There were 103 housing units in Mesa Vista. Most of these homes were occupied (83 of them).
- Most homes (88%) were owned by the people living in them.
- About 12% of homes were rented.
- Most people (88%) lived in homes they owned.
- About 12% of people lived in rental homes.
Life in Mesa Vista (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 182 people living in Mesa Vista. There were 72 households and 49 families.
Age Groups in 2000
- 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- The median age was 44 years.
See also
In Spanish: Mesa Vista para niños
