Orosi, California facts for kids
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Orosi
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.446 sq mi (6.334 km2) |
| • Land | 2.446 sq mi (6.334 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
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| • Total | 8,770 |
| • Density | 3,585.4/sq mi (1,384.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93647
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-54372 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 230107, 2409000 |
Orosi is a community located in Tulare County, California, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 8,770 people lived in Orosi. This was more than the 7,318 people counted in 2000.
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A Look Back at Orosi's History
Orosi was started in 1888 by a person named Daniel R. Shafer. He named the area "oro," which means "gold" in Spanish. This was because of all the beautiful golden poppies, a type of flower, that grew in the fields nearby. A post office opened in Orosi a few years later, in 1892.
Where is Orosi?
Orosi is located in Tulare County, California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Orosi is land. It covers about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Orosi?
This section shares details about the people who live in Orosi, based on information gathered by the United States Census.
Orosi's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 8,770 people living in Orosi. Everyone counted lived in homes, not in special group housing.
- Homes and Families: There were 1,985 homes in Orosi. Many homes, about 64.7%, had children under 18 living there. About 59.4% of homes were married couples. The average number of people living in one home was about 4.42.
- Age Groups: The population was made up of different age groups:
- About 35.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 12.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Orosi was about 26.4 years.
- Housing: There were 2,070 housing units in Orosi. More than half, about 56.3%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest, about 43.7%, were rented.
Orosi's Population in 2000
In 2000, Orosi had 7,318 people living there.
- Homes and Families: There were 1,678 homes. About 53.5% of these homes had children under 18. The average number of people per home was about 4.36.
- Age Groups: The population was spread out by age:
- About 35.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 13.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Orosi was 26 years.
Fun Facts about Orosi
The Orosi Branch Library is a special building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
Learning in Orosi
The schools in Orosi are part of the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. Older students attend Orosi High School. There is also a campus of the College of the Sequoias located at Orosi High School.
Famous People from Orosi
Some well-known people have connections to Orosi:
- Mike Garcia: A professional baseball player.
- Tad Wieman: A college football player and coach. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Orosi (California) para niños
