Monte Rio, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monte Rio
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Leaving Monte Rio eastbound on "D" Street
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Location in Sonoma County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.977 sq mi (5.119 km2) |
| • Land | 1.904 sq mi (4.930 km2) |
| • Water | 0.073 sq mi (0.189 km2) 3.68% |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,152 |
| • Density | 582.7/sq mi (225.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95462
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-48928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656174 |
Monte Rio (which means "River Mountain" in Spanish) is a small community in Sonoma County, California. It is located along the Russian River, not far from the Pacific Ocean.
The town of Guerneville is to the northeast of Monte Rio. Jenner is to the west. In 2010, about 1,152 people lived here. A famous private area called Bohemian Grove is also in Monte Rio.
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History of Monte Rio
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In the 1870s, Monte Rio was a stop on a railroad line. This railroad connected Cazadero to a ferry in Sausalito, California. Giant redwood trees were cut down here. The lumber was then shipped to help build the city of San Francisco.
After the sawmills closed, Monte Rio became a popular vacation spot. People from San Francisco would take trains to visit. They stayed in summer cabins and a large seven-story hotel. Part of the movie Holiday Inn (from 1942) was filmed at the Village Inn Resort in Monte Rio. Today, the trains no longer run. Most people who live here now stay all year.
Even though many trees were cut, a large group of old redwood trees was saved. This area was bought by the Bohemian Club in 1899. This club is a private group. They bought more land over time. Now, they own a large area used for their summer gatherings.
Geography of Monte Rio
Monte Rio covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers) is water. This water includes parts of the Russian River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,137 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,058 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,104 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,152 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,080 | −6.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 771 | −33.1% | |
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Monte Rio Population in 2010
In 2010, Monte Rio had 1,152 residents. Most people living there were White (about 90.9%). A smaller number of people were of other races. About 6.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most people lived in regular homes. Only a small number lived in group housing. There were 576 households in total. About 15% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 1.87 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 11.5% were under 18 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old (about 45.8%). The average age in Monte Rio was about 50.7 years.
More than half of the homes were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Monte Rio Population in 2000
In 2000, Monte Rio had 1,104 people. The population density was about 753.5 people per square mile. Most residents were White (about 91.76%). About 7.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 549 households. About 20% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.01 people. The average family size was 2.75 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 18.3% were under 18. About 35.1% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 44 years.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Río para niños
