Mettler, California facts for kids
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Mettler, California
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A watermelon stand in Mettler
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Mettler, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.233 sq mi (0.603 km2) |
| • Land | 0.233 sq mi (0.603 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 386/sq mi (149/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93381
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-47164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0245837 |
Mettler, also known as Mettler Station, is a small community in Kern County, California. It's called an unincorporated area because it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. For counting people, the U.S. Census Bureau calls it a census-designated place (CDP).
In 2020, about 90 people lived in Mettler. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 136 people lived there. A famous actor, James Dean, even got a speeding ticket here once!
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A Look Back at Mettler's History
How Mettler Started
Mettler was founded around 1941. Some reports say it was started by Clifford Alvin Mettler, his father William H. Mettler, and his brother. They set up the community in the Wheeler Ridge area. It later became known as Mettler Station.
James Dean's Visit
On September 30, 1955, the movie star James Dean was driving through Mettler. A California Highway Patrol officer stopped him and gave him a ticket for driving too fast. The officer wrote "Mettler Station" as the place where the ticket was given. This happened shortly before a serious car accident involving the actor.
Where is Mettler?
Mettler is located about 25 miles south of a bigger city called Bakersfield. It sits at an elevation of about 541 feet above sea level. The community covers a small area of about 0.2 square miles.
Who Lives in Mettler?
Mettler's Population in 2010
In 2010, Mettler had 136 residents. Most people lived in family homes.
- About 54% of the people were White.
- About 31% were from other races.
- A large number, about 80%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 31 households in Mettler. Many of these households (about 55%) had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 4 to 5 people.
The ages of people in Mettler varied:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 or older.
The average age in Mettler was around 28.5 years.
Mettler's Population in 2000
In 2000, 157 people lived in Mettler. The average household size was about five people. The community's population was generally younger than the average age for California.
Here's a quick look at some facts from 2000:
- The average age in Mettler was 27 years.
- About 47% of residents were White.
- About 85% of residents identified as Hispanic/Latino.
- The average family income was $28,750.
- The average value of a home was $71,500.
- About 42% of adults had a high school diploma.
- About 7% had a college degree.
Local News
You can find news about the area in these newspapers:
- The Bakersfield Californian
- The Mountain Enterprise
See also
In Spanish: Mettler para niños
