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Sutcliffe, Nevada
Sutcliffe, Nevada
Sutcliffe, Nevada
Location of Sutcliffe, Nevada
Location of Sutcliffe, Nevada
Country United States
State Nevada
Area
 • Total 9.99 sq mi (25.89 km2)
 • Land 9.99 sq mi (25.89 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,888 ft (1,185 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 282
 • Density 28.21/sq mi (10.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
89510
Area code(s) 775
FIPS code 32-71800
GNIS feature ID 0858208

Sutcliffe is a small community in Washoe County, Nevada, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 282 people lived there. Sutcliffe is part of the larger Reno and Sparks area.

Location of Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe is located at specific geographic coordinates: 39.947238 degrees North and -119.603603 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The community covers an area of about 25.89 square kilometers (or 10.0 square miles). All of this area is land. Sutcliffe is found on the western side of Pyramid Lake. This lake is a very important natural feature nearby.

People of Sutcliffe

The number of people living in Sutcliffe changes over time. In 2020, there were 282 residents. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts people every ten years.

Population Details

In 2000, there were 281 people living in Sutcliffe. These people lived in 105 different households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 70 were families.

The population density was about 28 people for every square mile. This means the area is not very crowded.

Who Lives There?

The people in Sutcliffe come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 47% of the residents were Native American. About 41% were White. Other groups also made up the population, showing a mix of cultures. About 5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Families and Ages

Many households in Sutcliffe have children. In 2000, about 30% of homes had kids under 18. About 35% of households were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, often a mother.

The age of people in Sutcliffe varies. About 31% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years old. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.

Money and Living

In 2000, the average income for a household in Sutcliffe was about $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $31,875. The money people earn helps them buy what they need.

However, some people in Sutcliffe faced financial challenges. About 30% of the population lived below the poverty line. This means they had a harder time affording basic needs. This included about 41% of children under 18 and 11% of people 65 or older.

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