Pine Grove, Amador County, California facts for kids
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Pine Grove
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A Chevron gas station in Pine Grove.
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 Pine Grove
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Amador County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.049 km2 (6.969 sq mi) |
| • Land | 18.049 km2 (6.969 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) 0% |
| Elevation | 766 m (2,513 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,219 |
| • Density | 122.943/km2 (318.41/sq mi) |
| ZIP Code |
95665
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659391; 2583114 |
Pine Grove is a community in Amador County, California. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for statistics, but it doesn't have its own city government. Pine Grove is located high up at about 2,513 feet (766 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 2,219 people lived there. You can find Pine Grove along State Route 88. Its ZIP code is 95665 and its area code 209 is 209.
History of Pine Grove
The area that is now Pine Grove includes land from two older mining towns: Clinton and Irishtown. These towns were important during the California Gold Rush. A post office first opened in Pine Grove in 1856.
Pine Grove is also home to Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. This park protects a large limestone outcropping with over 1,185 grinding holes. These holes were used by Native Americans, mainly the Miwok people, to grind acorns and other seeds into flour.
People of Pine Grove
In 2010, the population of Pine Grove was 2,219 people. Most of the people living there were White (91.3%). A smaller number were Native American (1.6%) or from other racial backgrounds. About 9.1% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Pine Grove live in homes with their families. There were 984 households in total. About 21.8% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many homes (54%) were made up of married couples. About 27.6% of households were individuals living alone.
The age of people in Pine Grove varies. About 16.4% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 24.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Pine Grove was about 52.7 years old.
Most homes in Pine Grove are owned by the people who live in them (77%). The rest are rented.
