Salton Sea Beach, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salton Sea Beach
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Housings at Coachella Avenue
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Location in Imperial County and the state of California
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 Salton Sea Beach, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.301 sq mi (0.780 km2) |
| • Land | 0.301 sq mi (0.780 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | -217 ft (−66.1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 1,688/sq mi (651.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92274
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-64308 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661370, 2409243 |
Salton Sea Beach is a small community in Imperial County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the U.S. Census Bureau counts as a separate area for statistics.
Salton Sea Beach is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) southeast of Desert Shores. In 2020, 508 people lived there. This number has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 422 people, and in 2000, there were 392. This community is part of the larger El Centro, California area. It was once home to a military air station called the Naval Auxiliary Air Station Salton Sea.
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Where is Salton Sea Beach Located?
Salton Sea Beach is found along the western edge of the Salton Sea. It is north of Salton City and south of Desert Shores. You can reach it by following California State Route 86.
The Salton Sea is a very unique lake. It has a lot of salt, much more than the ocean! Around the lake, you'll find salt flats. These are flat areas of land covered in salt. The salt is so soft you can easily break it with your hand.
Who Lives in Salton Sea Beach?
We can learn about the people living in Salton Sea Beach from census information. The census counts how many people live in an area and gathers facts about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Salton Sea Beach has slowly increased.
- In 2000, there were 392 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 422 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 508 people.
Diversity of Residents
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. In 2010, most residents were White. A good number of people were also of Hispanic or Latino background. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identified with two or more races.
Age Groups
In 2010, the community had a mix of ages. About a quarter of the people were under 18 years old. Another quarter were 65 years or older. The median age was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Salton Sea Beach para niños
