Squirrel Mountain Valley, California facts for kids
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Squirrel Mountain Valley
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Squirrel Mountain Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.713 sq mi (1.848 km2) |
| • Land | 0.713 sq mi (1.848 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
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| • Total | 760 |
| • Density | 1,066/sq mi (411.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93240
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-73815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661499 |
Squirrel Mountain Valley is a small community in California, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the census bureau. This community is nestled in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
You can find Squirrel Mountain Valley in Kern County. It's about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of a town called Bodfish. The area is also close to Lake Isabella. Squirrel Mountain Valley sits at an elevation of about 2,900 feet (884 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population was 760 people.
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Geography of Squirrel Mountain Valley
Squirrel Mountain Valley is located at specific coordinates: 35°37′24″N 118°24′35″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that this community covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there is no water within its boundaries.
Population and People
This section shares information about the people who live in Squirrel Mountain Valley. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, Squirrel Mountain Valley had a population of 547 people. This was an increase from 498 people counted in the 2000 census.
Most of the people living here in 2010 were White (93.1%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 255 households in the community. A household means all the people living in one home. Most households (63.5%) were married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them (14.9%). The average number of people in each household was about 2.15.
The ages of the residents varied. About 12.4% of the people were under 18 years old. A large portion, 38.2%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Also, 34.7% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age was 58.3 years.
Most homes (90.2%) were owned by the people living in them, while 9.8% were rented.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 census, Squirrel Mountain Valley had 498 residents. There were 218 households in total.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with 93.17% of residents being White. About 5.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The age distribution showed that 17.9% of residents were under 18. A significant portion, 34.9%, were 65 years or older. The average age in 2000 was 54 years.
Images for kids
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View of the Squirrel Mountain Valley community from the north side of Lake Isabella.
See also
In Spanish: Squirrel Mountain Valley para niños
