Richgrove, California facts for kids
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Richgrove
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Richgrove, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.452 sq mi (1.171 km2) |
| • Land | 0.452 sq mi (1.171 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
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| • Total | 2,358 |
| • Density | 5,217/sq mi (2,013.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93261
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-60606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661309 |
Richgrove is a small community located in Tulare County, California, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 2,358 people lived in Richgrove. This number was a bit lower than the 2,882 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Richgrove?
Richgrove is found in the state of California. It is located in Tulare County. The community is about 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level.
The total area of Richgrove is quite small. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Richgrove?
The people who live in Richgrove make up a diverse community. The government counts how many people live in places like Richgrove every ten years. This helps us understand more about the population.
Richgrove's Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Richgrove was 2,882 people. Most of the people living here were of Hispanic or Latino background. There were also people from White, African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds.
Many households in 2010 had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 4 to 5 people. This shows that many families live in Richgrove.
The population included many young people. About 40% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was about 22.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 22.9 and half were older.
Richgrove's Population in 2000
Back in 2000, Richgrove had 2,723 people. Similar to 2010, a large part of the population was of Hispanic or Latino heritage. The community also included people from other backgrounds.
Many households had children under 18. The average household size was about 4 to 5 people. The median age in 2000 was 21 years. This means Richgrove has been a community with many young people for a long time.
See also
In Spanish: Richgrove para niños
