Monson, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monson
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 Monson, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.492 sq mi (1.274 km2) |
| • Land | 0.492 sq mi (1.274 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 382.1/sq mi (147.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585434 |
Monson is a small community in Tulare County, California. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Monson is located about 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 188 people lived there.
Monson's Location and Size
Monson is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Monson covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Monson?
In 2010, the population of Monson was 188 people. This means there were about 382 people living in every square mile. Most people in Monson live in family homes.
There were 49 households in Monson. Many of these households, about 43%, had children under 18 years old living there. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The ages of the people in Monson varied. About 31% of the population was under 18 years old, showing that many young people live in the community. About 11% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Monson was about 27 years old.
Most of the homes in Monson were lived in by their owners, while others were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Monson (California) para niños
