Philo, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Philo
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Vineyards in Philo at Roederer Estate in 2022.
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 Philo
Location in California
Philo
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.067 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.067 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 319 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95466
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659380; 2628777 |
Philo is a small community in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which is a special area identified by the government for counting people. Philo is located about 6 miles northwest of Boonville, at an elevation of 331 feet. In 2020, the population of Philo was 319 people.
Philo is nestled in the beautiful Anderson Valley in western Mendocino County. It sits along Indian Creek, which flows into the Navarro River. This community is home to KZYX, a local public radio station. While there were once many timber businesses, only two small lumber mills remain today. Philo is also a very important part of the Anderson Valley wine region.
The first post office in Philo opened in 1888. The ZIP Code for the area is 95466, and the area code is 707. There are two stories about how Philo got its name. One story says that its founder, Cornelius Prather, named it after his favorite female cousin. Another story suggests he named it after his former home in Philo, Illinois.
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Philo's Location and Landscape
Philo is located at the geographical coordinates 39° 3′ 57″ North, 123° 26′ 42″ West. California State Route 128 is a main road that runs through the area. If you travel southeast on this road, you'll reach Boonville in about 6 miles. If you head northwest, the road goes for about 23 miles to State Route 1 near Navarro Beach on the Pacific Ocean.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Philo covers about 2.1 square miles. All of this area is land, with no significant bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Philo?
The 2010 United States Census counted 349 people living in Philo. This means there were about 171 people per square mile. The population included a mix of different backgrounds. About 49% of the people were White, 0.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 1.4% Asian. A large portion, about 45%, were from other races, and 2.9% were from two or more races. Many residents, about 58.5%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Philo, about 94.3%, lived in regular homes. A small number lived in group housing or institutions. There were 98 households in total. About 48% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.36 people.
The population of Philo is spread across different age groups. About 32.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were aged 18 to 24, and 24.6% were aged 25 to 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.2% of the population, and 9.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Philo was 30.4 years.
Schools in Philo
Students living in Philo attend schools located in nearby Boonville. These schools include Anderson Valley Elementary School and Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High School.
Famous People from Philo
- Bernice Bing, a well-known artist, lived in Philo.
See also
In Spanish: Philo (California) para niños
