Salmon Creek, California facts for kids
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Salmon Creek
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 Salmon Creek, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.114 sq mi (2.886 km2) |
| • Land | 1.114 sq mi (2.886 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 77.2/sq mi (29.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94923
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-64252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659573 |
Salmon Creek is a small community in Sonoma County, California. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area the government defines for gathering census data.
Salmon Creek is located right on the Pacific coast. It's about a 90-minute drive north of San Francisco. You can find it between the towns of Jenner and Bodega Bay, California. In 2010, only 86 people lived there.
The community is bordered by Salmon Creek to the north. To the east, you'll find State Route 1, a famous coastal highway. The Sonoma Coast State Beach is to the west and south.
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History
Early Inhabitants
Long ago, a Coast Miwok village called Pulya-lakum was located near the mouth of Salmon Creek. These were the original people living in this area.
Russian Influence
In 1812, a Russian company called the Russian-American Company set up Fort Ross. This fort was about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of where Salmon Creek is today. This meant the area became part of the Russian Empire's influence for a while.
Geography
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Salmon Creek covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Facts
Who Lives in Salmon Creek?
The 2010 United States Census showed that 86 people lived in Salmon Creek. This means there were about 77 people per square mile (30 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Salmon Creek were White, making up 100% of the population. A small number, 1.2%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
There were 45 households in Salmon Creek in 2010. Most people lived in homes that they owned. About 83.7% of the population lived in homes owned by the residents. The rest, 16.3%, lived in rented homes.
The average household had about 1.91 people. There were 25 families, with an average of 2.52 people per family.
Age of Residents
The population of Salmon Creek is quite diverse in age:
- 5 people (5.8%) were under 18 years old.
- 3 people (3.5%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 13 people (15.1%) were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 42 people (48.8%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23 people (26.7%) were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Salmon Creek was 59.0 years.
Languages Spoken
In the year 2000, the main language spoken in the 94923 ZIP code, which includes Salmon Creek, was English (83%). Other languages spoken included Spanish (13%), German (2%), French (1%), Tagalog (1%), and Russian (1%).
See also
In Spanish: Salmon Creek (California) para niños
