Smith Corner, California facts for kids
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Smith Corner
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 Smith Corner
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.220 sq mi (0.570 km2) |
| • Land | 0.220 sq mi (0.570 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 2,382/sq mi (919.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93263
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 249586; 2629764 |
Smith Corner is a small community in Kern County, California. It is called a census-designated place because it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Smith Corner is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Shafter. It sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the population of Smith Corner was 524 people.
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People and Community in Smith Corner
Who Lives in Smith Corner?
In 2010, the community of Smith Corner had 524 residents. Most of the people living here, about 84%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population was made up of different groups:
- 43.3% White
- 1.9% African American
- 0.6% Native American
- 0.4% Asian
- 0.6% Pacific Islander
- 50.2% from other races
- 3.1% from two or more races
Households and Families
There were 128 households in Smith Corner. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- Many households (57.8%) had children under 18 living there.
- The average household had about 4 people.
- Most households (85.2%) were families.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Smith Corner were of various ages:
- About 37% were under 18 years old.
- About 16% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Smith Corner was 23.6 years. This means it is a relatively young community.
Homes in Smith Corner
There were 142 housing units in Smith Corner. These are places where people can live, like houses or apartments.
- About half of the homes (50.8%) were owned by the people living in them.
- The other half (49.2%) were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Smith Corner para niños
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