Nuevo, California facts for kids
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Nuevo, CA
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Nuevo, California. Distant view of snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains from Nuevo Road.
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Location in Riverside County and the state of California
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 Nuevo, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.771 sq mi (17.538 km2) |
| • Land | 6.771 sq mi (17.538 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,033 |
| • Density | 1,038.69/sq mi (401.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92567
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-52624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661125 |
Nuevo is a small community in Riverside County, California. Its name means "New" in Spanish. It is located east of Lake Perris and the city of Perris.
Nuevo is not a city, but a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. In 2020, about 7,033 people lived there. This number was higher than the 6,447 people counted in 2010.
Geography and Landscape
Nuevo is found at about 33.8 degrees North latitude and 117.1 degrees West longitude. The area covers about 6.8 square miles (17.5 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, with no large bodies of water.
The landscape around Nuevo is quite varied. You can see rocky hills and gently rolling hills. There are also low-lying valleys. The San Jacinto River flows along the northern part of the area. However, this river is usually dry.
The natural plants here are mostly Coastal Sage Scrub. This type of plant grows in dry, coastal areas. But in the lower parts of Nuevo, where people live and farm, much of this natural plant life has been replaced.
Who Lives in Nuevo?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. This helps us understand the population.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Nuevo had a population of 6,447 people. The area had about 952 people per square mile.
Most people in Nuevo identified as White (62.2%). About 28.1% were from other races. About 5% identified with two or more races. A small number of people were African American (1.8%), Native American (1.4%), Asian (1.3%), or Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Many people in Nuevo are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2010, they made up 54.5% of the population.
Most people lived in family homes. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Nuevo was about 32.9 years.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them (78%). The rest were rented (22%).
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, Nuevo had 4,135 people. The population density was about 764 people per square mile.
At that time, 75.6% of the people were White. About 16.9% were from other races. About 3.2% identified with two or more races. Smaller groups included African American (2.1%), Native American (1.0%), and Asian (1.3%).
In 2000, 29.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Nuevo (California) para niños
