Miranda, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miranda
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 Miranda
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.499 sq mi (3.884 km2) |
| • Land | 1.491 sq mi (3.863 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.021 km2) 0.54% |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 294.2/sq mi (113.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature IDs | 228824, 2611441 |
Miranda is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Phillipsville. Miranda sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level.
The area was first known as Jacobsen's Valley. The name Miranda was given to the local post office on August 26, 1905. Some say it's unclear if the name came from a girl or a Spanish place. Another story says Etta Coombs chose "Miranda" when she opened the post office. Miranda is found on the Avenue of the Giants, a scenic road. It is between Myers Flat to the north and Phillipsville to the south.
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Learning in Miranda: Schools and Education
Miranda is home to important schools for students in southern Humboldt County.
South Fork High School: A Hub for Teens
South Fork High School is the main high school for the Southern Humboldt Unified School District. It serves about 150 students from the surrounding area. The school's name comes from the South Fork of the Eel River, which is nearby.
Osprey Learning Center: An Alternative School
The Osprey Learning Center is another high school option. It is an alternative school located near South Fork High School. This center uses buildings that used to be Miranda Junior High School.
Miranda Junior High School: A New Home
Miranda Junior High School now has its own new building. Construction for the new junior high was finished in 2014. It stands where the old tennis courts used to be.
Miranda's Location and Time Zone
Miranda uses the ZIP Code 95553 for mail. The phone area code for the community is 707. While the town sign says the elevation is 351 feet, the land around Miranda varies greatly. Elevations can range from sea level to over 2,000 feet (610 meters). Miranda is in the Pacific Standard Time zone. Like many places, it also observes daylight saving time during part of the year.
Understanding Miranda's Population
Learning about a place's population helps us understand its people. This section shares information about how many people live in Miranda and their backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 520 | — | |
| 2020 | 441 | −15.2% | |
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How Miranda's Population Has Changed
The United States Census counts how many people live in an area. In 2010, Miranda had a population of 520 people. By 2020, the population had changed to 441 people. This shows a decrease in the number of residents over that decade.
Who Lives in Miranda: A Look at Diversity
The census also collects information about the different backgrounds of people. This helps us understand the community's diversity.
In 2010, most residents (84.4%) identified as White. About 2.5% were Native American, and 0.8% were African American or Asian. Around 14.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
By 2020, the community remained mostly White (73.7%). The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic or Latino increased slightly to 15.42%. There was also a rise in people identifying as Two or more races (5.9%) and Black or African American (2.04%).
Homes and Families in Miranda
In 2010, most people in Miranda (98.5%) lived in homes. There were 243 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 30.5% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (36.2%) were married couples.
- Some households (37.9%) had just one person living alone.
The average household size was about 2.11 people. This means that, on average, there were just over two people living in each home. About 55.1% of homes were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Age Groups in Miranda
The population of Miranda includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years old or older. The median age was 41.3 years. This means half the population was younger than 41.3, and half was older.
See also
In Spanish: Miranda (California) para niños
