Pixley, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pixley, California
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Pixley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Named for | Frank M. Pixley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.114 sq mi (8.066 km2) |
| • Land | 3.114 sq mi (8.066 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,828 |
| • Density | 1,229.3/sq mi (474.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93256
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-57512 |
| GNIS ID | 1652777 |
Pixley is a small community in Tulare County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 3,828 people lived in Pixley.
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A Look Back in Time: Pixley's History
How Pixley Began
Pixley started in 1884 because some people wanted to buy and sell land. Two investors, Darwin C. Allen and William B. Bradbury, knew their plan would work best if the area had a train connection. They reached out to Frank M. Pixley, who was a friend of Leland Stanford, a very important person with the Southern Pacific Railroad.
In 1886, Frank Pixley joined them as a partner. They bought more land around the area. When the Southern Pacific Railroad extended its tracks to this new townsite, Pixley began to grow. The partners made good money from selling the land. They even offered special train fares to bring people from other parts of California and as far away as Boston to see the new land and imagine investing there.
Early Residents
The very first house built in Pixley was for Emma, who was the widow of Frank Pixley's late brother, William. Emma lived there with her three sons and daughter. She also bought a piece of land nearby where she farmed. Later, her family moved back to San Francisco. Frank Pixley helped advertise the new town named after him in his journal, The Argonaut.
The Cotton Strike of 1933
In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike. This was a time when many farm workers, especially those picking cotton, stopped working. They wanted better pay for their hard work. There were some difficult moments during the strike.
Thousands of workers gathered in Tulare for a large gathering, which was one of the biggest worker demonstrations in California's history. This important event is even mentioned in the famous book The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Where is Pixley?
Pixley is located in California at coordinates 35°58′13″N 119°17′27″W / 35.97028°N 119.29083°W. It covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (8.06 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Pixley's Climate
Pixley has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets some rain, but it's generally dry. Think of it as a climate that's not quite a desert, but not super wet either.
Who Lives in Pixley?
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States Census, Pixley had a population of 3,310 people. The community was made up of people from various backgrounds. About 80.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Pixley lived in family homes. Many households had children under 18 living there. The average household size was about 4 people, which is larger than the national average. The median age in Pixley was 24.7 years old, meaning half the population was younger than 24.7 and half was older. This shows that Pixley has a relatively young population.
Population in 2000
In the census of 2000, Pixley had 2,586 people. The population density was about 833.7 people per square mile. At that time, about 68.17% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was also quite young in 2000, with 39.9% of residents under the age of 18. The median age was 24 years.
Famous People from Pixley
Some notable people have connections to Pixley:
- Roy Buchanan: A talented guitarist.
- Roy Harmon: A brave person who received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
See also
In Spanish: Pixley para niños
