Paskenta, California facts for kids
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Paskenta
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 Paskenta, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.081 sq mi (2.799 km2) |
| • Land | 1.081 sq mi (2.799 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 102/sq mi (39.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96074
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628772 |
Paskenta is a small, quiet community in Tehama County, California. It's not officially a city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population information. Long ago, Paskenta was important because it had a busy lumber mill. The people who first lived here were the Nomlaki tribe, part of the federally recognized Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. Paskenta sits about 726 feet (221 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 110 people lived there.
The Story of Paskenta
Paskenta was originally home to the Nomlaki people, a Native American tribe. In their language, "Paskenta" (paskenti) means "under the hill" or "under the bank." Around 1860, people of European descent settled here. A post office opened in 1872, helping the community grow.
Between 1906 and 1909, the Paskenta Ranchería was created. This is a special area that is home to the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. In 1980, Paskenta became the main populated area within a larger census-designated place (CDP), which was named after the town itself.
Where is Paskenta?
Paskenta is located in California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Paskenta CDP covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Paskenta?
The 2010 United States Census gathered information about the people living in the Paskenta CDP. It reported that 112 people lived there at that time. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including those of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
All 112 people lived in homes, not in group living situations. There were 46 households in total. Many of these were families, including married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them.
The population included people of all ages. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years or older. The average age in Paskenta was about 51 years old. There were slightly more males than females. Most homes in Paskenta were owned by the people living in them, while some were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Paskenta (California) para niños
