Richfield, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richfield
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 Richfield, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.560 sq mi (1.450 km2) |
| • Land | 0.560 sq mi (1.450 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 309 |
| • Density | 551.8/sq mi (213.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96021
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628783 |
Richfield is a small community in Tehama County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Richfield is located about 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 306 people lived there.
Richfield's History
Richfield was started around 1910. A post office opened in Richfield in 1912, helping people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for many years, until 1964. The community got its name because the soil in the area was very rich and good for farming.
Where is Richfield?
Richfield is located in Tehama County, California. The community covers a small area, about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Richfield?
In 2010, the United States Census counted 306 people living in Richfield. Most of the people, about 86.3%, were White. About 1.3% were Native American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 21.2% of the population.
All 306 people lived in homes, not in group living situations like dorms or institutions. There were 113 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 38.1% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.71 people. The community also had 80 families, with an average family size of 3.16 people.
The population of Richfield includes people of all ages. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Richfield was 40.0 years.
Most homes in Richfield were owned by the people living in them (about 71.7%). The rest were rented (about 28.3%).
Local Businesses
Even though Richfield is a small community, it has a few important businesses.
- Eco-Shell, Inc. This company started in 1990. It grinds walnuts for industrial use.
- Sierra Pacific Industries This company runs Richfield Millwork, which processes wood.
- Richfield Feed and Supply This store provides supplies, likely for farming and animals. It is located on Highway 99.
- Richfield School House Market This market is right within the community, offering local goods.
See also
In Spanish: Richfield (California) para niños
