Springville, California facts for kids
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Springville
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Springville, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.200 sq mi (10.878 km2) |
| • Land | 4.183 sq mi (10.834 km2) |
| • Water | 0.017 sq mi (0.044 km2) 0.41% |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 967 |
| • Density | 230.24/sq mi (88.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93208, 93265
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-73710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0249828 |
Springville is a small community in Tulare County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 967 people lived there.
The town was first called "Daunt" in 1860, named after William Daunt, who opened the first store. Later, in January 1911, its name was changed to "Springville." This new name came from the "soda springs" found in the area.
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Geography and Climate
Springville is located at 36°7′42″N 118°49′8″W / 36.12833°N 118.81889°W. It covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (11 km2). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.41%) being water.
Springville's Climate
Springville has a climate known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm and dry summers. Temperatures can sometimes reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild and wet.
Population and People
Springville is a small community with a steady population.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Springville had a population of 934 people. Most of the people living there were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 11.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 427 households in Springville. Many households were families, including married couples and single-parent families. The average household had about 2.19 people. The median age of residents was 50.3 years old. This means half the people were older than 50.3 and half were younger.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Springville had a population of 1,109 people. There were 544 households. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most residents being White. About 5.59% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2000 was 46 years. This shows that Springville has a slightly older population.
Natural History
Springville is home to a special plant.
Rare Wildflower Discovery
A rare wildflower called Clarkia springvillensis was found near Springville in 1964. It was named after the town where it was discovered.
See also
In Spanish: Springville (California) para niños
