Sisquoc, California facts for kids
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Sisquoc
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 Sisquoc, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.234 sq mi (5.786 km2) |
| • Land | 2.230 sq mi (5.775 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.011 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 81.92/sq mi (31.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93454
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583144 |
Sisquoc is a small community in Santa Barbara County, California. Its name comes from the Chumash word for "quail." It is a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the government for collecting information, but it's not an officially incorporated town.
Sisquoc is located about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Santa Maria. It has a special climate that stays mild all year round. In 2010, 183 people lived there. The area uses ZIP Code 93454 and area code 805.
You can find Sisquoc where Palmer Road and Foxen Canyon Road meet. This spot is on the edge of the Sisquoc River floodplain.
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Life in Sisquoc
Sisquoc is a quiet place with a few important buildings. It has a fire station to help keep everyone safe. There is also a church and a school for younger students. The school teaches children from Preschool up to 8th grade. There used to be a store, but it is now closed.
Local Economy and Nature
Sisquoc is mostly an agricultural area. This means farming is a big part of life there. The community is especially known for its vineyards, where grapes are grown. It also has many strawberry fields.
The land around Sisquoc is hilly, and you can see mountains in the distance. Many different animals live near Sisquoc. You might spot bobcats, coyotes, and even mountain lions. Smaller animals like rabbits and gophers also live in the area.
Benjamin Foxen School
The main school in Sisquoc is called Benjamin Foxen School. Its sports teams are known as the Bobcats. This school is the only one left from the Blochman School District. The Blochman School PTA (Parent Teacher Association) was started in 1960.
The school has a library, and it needs more books for students to read. Students and teachers at Benjamin Foxen School work together on a school garden. Fresh fruits and vegetables from this garden are used in the school cafeteria.
Geography of Sisquoc
Sisquoc covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.18%, is water.
Population and People
In 2010, the population of Sisquoc was 183 people. This means there were about 82 people living in every square mile. Most of the people living in Sisquoc were White, making up about 79.8% of the population. About 31.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 183 people lived in homes, not in group living places. There were 69 households in total. About 37.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.65 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35.5% were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age in Sisquoc was 38.6 years.
Most of the homes in Sisquoc were owned by the people living in them. About 60.9% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest, about 39.1%, were rented.
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