Shell Ridge, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shell Ridge
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 Shell Ridge
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.430 sq mi (1.114 km2) |
| • Land | 0.430 sq mi (1.114 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 959 |
| • Density | 2,230/sq mi (860.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Area code | 925 |
| FIPS code | 06-71362 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583136 |
Shell Ridge is a small community located in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area with a defined population that the government counts for statistics. Shell Ridge sits about 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the population of Shell Ridge was 959 people.
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Exploring Shell Ridge's Location
Shell Ridge is a small area, covering about 0.430 square miles (1.114 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Shell Ridge Open Space
A very important part of the area is the Shell Ridge Open Space. This is the largest open space in nearby Walnut Creek, California. It has many trails, stretching for about 31 miles (50 kilometers). These trails are great for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. You can find out more about it on the Walnut Creek city website here.
Who Lives in Shell Ridge?
In 2010, a count of the people living in Shell Ridge showed there were 959 residents. Most people lived in houses.
Population Details
- Most residents, about 85.6%, were White.
- About 7.6% of the people were Asian.
- A smaller number of residents were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), or Pacific Islander (0.6%).
- About 4.6% of the people were from two or more races.
- Around 6.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Shell Ridge
The people living in Shell Ridge come from different age groups:
- About 23.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 4.8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 16.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 36.8%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 18.1% of the residents were 65 years or older.
The average age in Shell Ridge was about 48.3 years old.
Schools in the Area
Children living in Shell Ridge attend different school districts depending on where they live.
- Some parts of Shell Ridge are in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District.
- For high school, some students go to the Acalanes Union High School District.
- Other areas of Shell Ridge are part of the K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) Mount Diablo Unified School District.
See also
In Spanish: Shell Ridge para niños
