Peters, California facts for kids
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Peters
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 Peters, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.533 sq mi (6.562 km2) |
| • Land | 2.527 sq mi (6.546 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.016 km2) 0.24% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 186.34/sq mi (71.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583111 |
Peters is a small community located in San Joaquin County, California. It is a place where the U.S. Census Bureau collects information, called a census-designated place. Peters sits about 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. In 2020, a count showed that 472 people lived in Peters. This was a bit less than the 672 people who lived there in 2010.
Geography of Peters
Peters covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People in Peters
In 2010, the community of Peters had 672 residents. Most of the people living in Peters were White (about 79%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 23% of the people in Peters were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 672 people lived in homes. There were 207 households in total. Many of these households (about 40%) had children under 18 living in them. Most households were made up of married couples.
The population of Peters included people of all ages. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Peters was about 41.5 years.
Most homes in Peters were owned by the people living in them (about 90%). The rest were rented. This means that most people in Peters owned their homes.
See also
In Spanish: Peters (California) para niños
