Twain, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Twain
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The Twain General Store in February 2022
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Twain, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Census-designated place | 7.191 sq mi (18.625 km2) |
| • Land | 7.191 sq mi (18.625 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Population
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| • Census-designated place | 303 |
| • Density | 42.14/sq mi (16.268/km2) |
| • Metro | 317 (including Paxton CA) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95984
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-80952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0224823 |
Twain is a small community in Plumas County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics.
In 2020, 303 people lived in Twain. This was a big jump from 82 people in 2010.
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Where is Twain Located?
Twain is found in California. It is in Plumas County. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°1′5″N 121°2′56″W / 40.01806°N 121.04889°W.
The total area of Twain is about 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the CDP boundaries.
What is Twain's Climate Like?
Twain has a type of weather called a Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm and dry summers. The summers are not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures stay below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Winters are usually mild and wet.
Who Lives in Twain?
The number of people living in Twain has changed over time.
Population in 2010
In 2010, 82 people lived in Twain. This meant there were about 11.4 people per square mile. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 17% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 40 homes in Twain. Most homes had families or couples living together. The average home had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.4 people.
Most people in Twain were older. About 54% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 21% were 65 or older. The average age was 55.3 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, 87 people lived in Twain. The population density was similar to 2010. Most residents were White.
The average age in 2000 was 50 years. About 40% of people were between 45 and 64 years old. About 18% were 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Twain (California) para niños
