Muscoy, California facts for kids
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Muscoy
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Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
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 Muscoy, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.147 sq mi (8.150 km2) |
| • Land | 3.143 sq mi (8.140 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.010 km2) 0.13% |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
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| • Total | 10,644 |
| • Density | 3,382.3/sq mi (1,306.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92407
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| Area code(s) | 909 |
| FIPS code | 06-50132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652756 |
Muscoy is a community located in San Bernardino County, California, in the United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 10,644 people lived there.
Muscoy is known for its semi-rural feel, where people often have large yards. They can even raise horses, other farm animals, and grow plants or fruit trees. It's common to see both cars and people riding horses on the roads in Muscoy! The community shares its ZIP code 92407 with nearby areas like Verdemont and Devore Heights.
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History of Muscoy
Muscoy started in the mid-1890s. It was designed as a place for families to have small farms. Roads and water services were built to support these farms, which were usually one to ten acres in size. People grew vineyards, orchards, and various field crops.
After World War II, more people moved to Muscoy. The area slowly changed from mostly farms to more suburban homes. In the 1950s and 1960s, the San Bernardino area became a popular stop for people traveling by car. This led to more shops opening in Muscoy to serve travelers and new residents. In 1989, a serious accident involving a gasoline pipeline occurred in the area.
Geography of Muscoy
Muscoy is located at 34°9′22″N 117°20′48″W / 34.15611°N 117.34667°W. The land here ranges from about 1,240 feet (378 meters) high in the south to 1,600 feet (488 meters) high in the north.
The community covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Muscoy is bordered on its west side by the Lytle Creek wash. This is usually a dry riverbed, but sometimes it can have very fast-moving flash floods after heavy rain.
Population and People
Muscoy has grown over the years. In 2000, about 8,919 people lived there. By 2010, the population had increased to 10,644 people.
Muscoy in 2010
In 2010, the population of Muscoy was 10,644. Most people lived in homes, while a smaller number lived in group housing. The community is very diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living together.
Many households in Muscoy had children under 18 living in them. The average household size was about 4.6 people. The average age of people in Muscoy was around 24.9 years old, which means it's a relatively young community. More than half of the people in Muscoy lived in homes that they owned.
Education in Muscoy
Students in Muscoy attend schools that are part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The main elementary schools serving the area are Vermont Elementary and Muscoy Elementary.
There is also a charter school called the PAL Center. For young adults, the US Department of Labor runs the Inland Empire Job Corps Center. Here, young people can finish high school and learn important skills for a job or career.
See also
In Spanish: Muscoy para niños
