Rosedale, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosedale
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Rosedale, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.964 sq mi (87.966 km2) |
| • Land | 33.964 sq mi (87.966 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,639 |
| • Density | 548.787/sq mi (211.889/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93312, 93314
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-62854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652784 |
Rosedale is a special kind of community in Kern County, California. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own city government.
In 2010, about 14,058 people lived in Rosedale. This was a big jump from 8,445 people in 2000. Rosedale used to be a small country town. It was about 10 miles (16 km) west of Bakersfield. Now, it's surrounded by many homes and neighborhoods. It also has one of the highest household incomes in Kern County.
Where is Rosedale Located?
Rosedale is located in California. You can find it at these coordinates: 35 degrees 23 minutes 01 second North and 119 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rosedale covers a total area of about 34.0 square miles (87.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within its borders.
A Look Back: Rosedale's History
Rosedale was started in 1891. It was first set up as a community for farmers from England. For a while, from 1891 to 1913, Rosedale even had its own post office.
Who Lives in Rosedale?
Let's look at the people who call Rosedale home. In 2010, the population was 14,058. Most of these people, about 99.9%, lived in regular homes.
There were 4,565 households in Rosedale. Many families had children under 18 living with them. About 74% of households were married couples. Some households had a single parent. A small number of households were single people living alone. The average household had about 3 people.
The ages of people in Rosedale varied. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 33% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Rosedale was about 40 years old.
Most homes in Rosedale were owned by the people living in them. About 90% of the population lived in homes they owned. The other 10% lived in rented homes.
Back in 2000, Rosedale had 8,445 people. The population has grown quite a bit since then!
See also
In Spanish: Rosedale (California) para niños
