Norris Canyon, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norris Canyon
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 Norris Canyon, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.536 sq mi (9.158 km2) |
| • Land | 3.536 sq mi (9.158 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 957 |
| • Density | 270.64/sq mi (104.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583094 |
Norris Canyon is a small community in Contra Costa County, California. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Norris Canyon is located high up, about 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 957 people lived there.
Where is Norris Canyon?
Norris Canyon is located in the beautiful state of California. It is part of Contra Costa County. The community covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Norris Canyon?
In 2010, the population of Norris Canyon was 957 people. This means there were about 270 people living in each square mile. The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. About half of the residents were White, and a large number were Asian. There were also African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Most people in Norris Canyon live in family homes. There were 248 households in total. Many of these households, about 66.5%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.86 people.
The ages of people living in Norris Canyon varied. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows it's a community with many young people and families. The median age was around 36.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.4, and half were older.
Most homes in Norris Canyon are owned by the people who live in them. About 97.2% of the homes were owner-occupied. Only a small number of homes were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Norris Canyon (California) para niños
