Soulsbyville, California facts for kids
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Soulsbyville
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Landscape view of Soulsbyville
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Location in Tuolumne County and the state of California
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 Soulsbyville, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.016 sq mi (7.812 km2) |
| • Land | 3.010 sq mi (7.796 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.016 km2) 0.20% |
| Elevation | 2,930 ft (893 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 734.42/sq mi (283.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95372
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-72772 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659818 |
| Reference #: | 420 |
Soulsbyville is a small community in Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.
In 2010, about 2,215 people lived there. This was more than the 1,729 people who lived there in 2000. Soulsbyville used to be an important town during the California Gold Rush. Today, it is recognized as a special California Historical Landmark.
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Where is Soulsbyville Located?
Soulsbyville is found at these coordinates: 37°59′42″N 120°15′37″W / 37.99500°N 120.26028°W. It is a small area, covering about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Soulsbyville?
This section shares information about the people living in Soulsbyville.
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 2,215 people in Soulsbyville. Most residents, about 92%, were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, African American, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. About 9.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 2,215 people lived in homes. There were 871 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 29.5% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (56%) were married couples.
- The average household had about 2.54 people.
- The average age of people in Soulsbyville was 42.9 years.
Most homes (77.3%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Soulsbyville had 1,729 residents. The community had 674 households.
- About 31.2% of households had children under 18.
- The average household size was 2.57 people.
- The average age of residents was 41 years.
The History of Soulsbyville
Soulsbyville gets its name from a person named Ben Soulsby. He lived in the area during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush. Ben Soulsby found gold, and a mine and gold processing plant were named after him. The town, a school, and even a ridge and a ditch in the area also took his name.
Soulsbyville: A Historical Landmark
Soulsbyville is officially recognized as a California Historical Landmark. This means it's a place with special historical importance in California.
California Historical Landmark number 420 tells us:
- NO. 420 SOULSBYVILLE - This is the location of the famous Soulsby Mine, which was discovered by Benjamin Soulsby. Soulsbyville was the first community in Tuolumne County that was created (in 1855) entirely because of a deep mine. The first people to work in this mine were skilled miners from Cornwall, England. The first group of 499 Cornish miners arrived in 1858.
See also
In Spanish: Soulsbyville para niños
