Mountain Mesa, California facts for kids
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Mountain Mesa
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Mountain Mesa viewed from across Lake Isabella
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Mountain Mesa, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.831 sq mi (2.152 km2) |
| • Land | 0.831 sq mi (2.152 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 823 |
| • Density | 990.4/sq mi (382.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93240
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661074 |
Mountain Mesa (also called Mt. Mesa) is a small community in Kern County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city. Mountain Mesa is about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of South Lake. It sits at an elevation of about 2,641 feet (805 meters) above sea level. In 2020, 823 people lived there.
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Location and Size
Mountain Mesa is located on the south shore of Lake Isabella. You can find it at these coordinates: 35°38′22″N 118°24′20″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Mountain Mesa covers a total area of about 0.831 square miles (2.152 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Mountain Mesa?
This section shares information about the people who live in Mountain Mesa, based on official counts.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2000, the population of Mountain Mesa was 716 people.
- By 2010, the population grew slightly to 777 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed the population increased to 823 people.
People and Households
In 2010, most of the people in Mountain Mesa lived in homes. There were 304 households in total.
- About 26% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households were made up of married couples.
- About 29% of households had only one person living there.
- Around 14.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age and Diversity
The people in Mountain Mesa come from different age groups:
- About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 28% of the population was between 45 and 64 years old.
- Nearly 28% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age was about 49.8 years.
In 2010, most residents (about 88%) were White. There were also people from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Mountain Mesa para niños
