Trowbridge, California facts for kids
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Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sutter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.747 sq mi (17.474 km2) |
| • Land | 6.747 sq mi (17.474 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 33.94/sq mi (13.105/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583169 |
Trowbridge is a small community located in Sutter County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Trowbridge sits about 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the population of Trowbridge was 226 people.
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Exploring Trowbridge's Location
Trowbridge is situated in California. The United States Census Bureau states that this community covers an area of 6.7 square miles (about 17.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Understanding the Climate
Trowbridge experiences a type of weather known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This climate is often found in places like the Mediterranean Sea region. It means Trowbridge has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this specific type of climate is labeled as "Csa."
Who Lives in Trowbridge?
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Trowbridge. At that time, 226 people called Trowbridge home. This means there were about 33.5 people living in each square mile.
Community Makeup
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people in Trowbridge:
- Most residents, about 73.9%, were White.
- About 11.1% of the population was Asian.
- Around 6.6% were from other racial backgrounds.
- About 4.9% identified as being from two or more races.
- Smaller groups included African American (1.3%) and Native American (2.2%).
- No residents identified as Pacific Islander.
- Overall, about 16.8% of the people in Trowbridge were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
All 226 people in Trowbridge lived in homes, not in group living situations like dorms or institutions.
- There were 81 households in total.
- About 30.9% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (50.6%) were married couples living together.
- Some households were led by a single parent, with 12.3% having a female householder and 2.5% having a male householder.
- The average number of people living in each household was about 2.79.
- There were 53 families, and the average family size was 3.49 people.
Age Groups in Trowbridge
The population of Trowbridge included people of all ages:
- About 22.6% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 8.8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 22.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.4%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 15.0% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The median age in Trowbridge was 43.0 years. This means half the population was younger than 43, and half was older.
Homes in the Community
Trowbridge had 88 housing units.
- Most homes (79.0%) were owned by the people living in them.
- The remaining 21.0% of homes were rented.
- This shows that most people in Trowbridge own their homes.
See also
In Spanish: Trowbridge (California) para niños
