Stallion Springs, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stallion Springs
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the entrance to the town
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Location in Kern County and the state of California
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 Stallion Springs, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.453 sq mi (42.612 km2) |
| • Land | 16.429 sq mi (42.551 km2) |
| • Water | 0.024 sq mi (0.062 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,488 |
| • Density | 151.22/sq mi (58.387/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93561
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-73868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853417 |
Stallion Springs is a community in the Tehachapi Mountains of Kern County, California, USA. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2010, about 2,488 people lived there. This was more than the 1,522 people who lived there in 2000. Stallion Springs is part of the larger Tehachapi area.
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Exploring Stallion Springs Geography
Stallion Springs is located at these coordinates: 35°5′20″N 118°38′33″W / 35.08889°N 118.64250°W.
How Big is Stallion Springs?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Stallion Springs covers about 16.5 square miles (42.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.024 square miles (0.062 square kilometers), is water.
Keeping Stallion Springs Safe
The community has its own police force, the Stallion Springs Police Department. It started in 1972. This department is fully certified by California's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). This means its officers have full law enforcement powers across the state of California.
Who Lives in Stallion Springs?
This section shares information about the people who live in Stallion Springs.
Population in 2010
At the 2010 census, 2,488 people lived in Stallion Springs. This means there were about 151 people per square mile.
Most people living there, about 90%, were White. Other groups included African American (1.2%), Native American (1.0%), and Asian (1.3%). About 11.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 1,004 households in Stallion Springs. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 27.4% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (65.4%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had 2.48 people.
- There were 757 families, with an average of 2.84 people per family.
Age Groups in 2010
The community has people of all ages:
- 21% were under 18 years old.
- 5.7% were aged 18 to 24.
- 20.5% were aged 25 to 44.
- 32.2% were aged 45 to 64.
- 20.7% were 65 or older.
The average age was 46.7 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.8 males.
Homes in Stallion Springs
There were 1,204 housing units. Most homes (85.9%) were owned by the people living in them. About 14.1% of homes were rented. Most people (82.6%) lived in homes they owned.
Population in 2000
At the 2000 census, 1,522 people lived in Stallion Springs. The population density was about 92.5 people per square mile.
Most residents (90.21%) were White. About 11.04% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Income in 2000
There were 586 households.
- 31.1% of households had children under 18.
- 70% were married couples.
- The average household size was 2.60 people.
The average income for a household was $51,029 per year. For families, it was $53,958. About 5.3% of all people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Stallion Springs para niños
