Tranquillity, California facts for kids
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Tranquillity
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Tranquillity, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Named for | Tranquillity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.617 sq mi (1.599 km2) |
| • Land | 0.617 sq mi (1.599 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 1,304.7/sq mi (503.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93668
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-80266 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660022, 2409347 |
Tranquillity is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Tranquillity is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Mendota. It sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 805 people lived there. The town is home to Tranquillity High School, which is the only high school in the area.
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Geography of Tranquillity
Tranquillity covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the community's boundaries.
History of Tranquillity
The first post office in Tranquillity opened its doors in 1910. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
In 1970, Tranquillity got a special mention on the popular TV show Hee-Haw. The show, known for its country music and comedy, gave a "salute" to the town. Co-host Buck Owens shared that Tranquillity had a population of 750 people at that time. Famous musicians Ray Charles and Lynn Anderson were guests on that episode.
People of Tranquillity
This section shares information about the people who live in Tranquillity, based on official counts called censuses.
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 799 people living in Tranquillity. Most of the people lived in homes, not in special group housing.
- Racial Backgrounds:
* 63.1% identified as White. * 1.1% identified as African American. * 1.6% identified as Native American. * 0.3% identified as Asian. * 31.4% identified as other races. * 2.5% identified as two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino: 79.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 229 households in Tranquillity. Many of these households (52.4%) included children under 18. The average household had about 3.49 people.
- Age Groups:
* 33.4% were under 18 years old. * 6.9% were aged 18 to 24. * 25.8% were aged 25 to 44. * 22.2% were aged 45 to 64. * 11.8% were 65 years or older.
- The average age in Tranquillity was 32.7 years.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them (63.3%). The rest were rented (36.7%).
Population in 2000
The census in 2000 found 813 people living in Tranquillity.
- Racial Backgrounds:
* 48.83% identified as White. * 0.74% identified as Black or African American. * 1.72% identified as Native American. * 3.69% identified as Asian. * 42.07% identified as other races. * 2.95% identified as two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino: 64.94% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 236 households. About 44.5% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 3.44 people.
- Age Groups:
* 33.6% were under 18 years old. * 9.6% were aged 18 to 24. * 25.6% were aged 25 to 44. * 21.9% were aged 45 to 64. * 9.3% were 65 years or older.
- The average age was 30 years.
The median income for a household was $42,857. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $60,208.
See also
In Spanish: Tranquillity para niños
