Strathmore, California facts for kids
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Strathmore
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Strathmore, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.419 sq mi (3.676 km2) |
| • Land | 1.406 sq mi (3.642 km2) |
| • Water | 0.013 sq mi (0.034 km2) 0.92% |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,033 |
| • Density | 2,137.4/sq mi (825.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93267
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-75280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652797 |
Strathmore is a small community in Tulare County, California, USA. It is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 3,033 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Strathmore's History
Strathmore got its name in 1908 from a Scottish company called Balfour Guthrie. The name "Strathmore" comes from a Scottish word meaning "broad valley." Before it was called Strathmore, this area had other names like Roth Spur and Santos, California.
Exploring Strathmore's Geography
Strathmore is located in California at these coordinates: 36°8′42″N 119°3′34″W / 36.14500°N 119.05944°W.
Size and Water
This community covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.92%, is water.
Climate and Weather
Strathmore has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a full desert. It often has hot summers and mild winters.
Who Lives Here: Strathmore's Demographics
This section shares information about the people who live in Strathmore.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Strathmore had a population of 2,819 people. This means there were about 1,986 people living in each square mile.
- About 52.9% of the people were White.
- About 41.2% were from other racial backgrounds.
- A large group, 79.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people lived in regular homes. No one lived in special group homes or institutions.
Households and Families in 2010
There were 705 households in Strathmore in 2010. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 59.9% of households had children under 18 living there.
- The average household had 4 people.
- There were 595 families, and the average family had 4.35 people.
Age Groups in 2010
The people in Strathmore were of different ages:
- About 37.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 12.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Strathmore was 25.5 years.
Homes and Housing in 2010
There were 751 housing units in Strathmore. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live.
- About 51.9% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
- About 48.1% of homes were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Strathmore had 2,584 people. The population density was about 1,838 people per square mile.
- About 45.47% of the people were White.
- About 47.64% were from other racial backgrounds.
- About 68.54% identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in 2000
There were 678 households in 2000.
- About 51.2% of households had children under 18.
- The average household size was 3.81 people.
- The average family size was 4.25 people.
Age Groups in 2000
The age breakdown in 2000 was:
- About 38.5% were under 18.
- About 12.6% were 18 to 24.
- About 26.0% were 25 to 44.
- About 15.9% were 45 to 64.
- About 6.9% were 65 or older.
The average age was 24 years.
See also
In Spanish: Strathmore (California) para niños
