Whitehawk, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitehawk
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Location in Plumas County and the state of California
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 Whitehawk, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.530 sq mi (6.552 km2) |
| • Land | 2.530 sq mi (6.552 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 4,501 ft (1,372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 56.92/sq mi (21.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95758
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-85086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853421 |
Whitehawk is a small community located in Plumas County, California, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. In 2020, about 144 people lived in Whitehawk. The population has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 113 residents, and in 2000, there were 96.
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Where is Whitehawk Located?
Whitehawk is found in the state of California. Its exact location is 39°43′23″N 120°32′56″W / 39.72306°N 120.54889°W. This means it's in the western part of the United States.
How Big is Whitehawk?
The community of Whitehawk covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Whitehawk?
The people who live in Whitehawk make up its community. The United States Census helps us understand more about them.
Whitehawk's Population in 2010
In 2010, Whitehawk had 113 residents. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were of Asian descent or identified with two or more races. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most people lived in family homes. There were 59 households in total. Many of these were married couples living together. A smaller number of households had people living alone. The average household had about two people.
Age Groups in 2010
The community of Whitehawk had a mix of age groups. About 8% of the people were under 18 years old. Most of the residents were adults, with a large number being 45 years or older. More than half of the population was 65 or older. The average age in Whitehawk was about 65 years old.
Homes in Whitehawk
There were 184 housing units in Whitehawk in 2010. Most of these homes were owned by the people living in them. A smaller number of homes were rented.
Whitehawk's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Whitehawk had 96 people living in 49 households. The population density was about 55.8 people per square mile. Most of the residents were White.
Family Life in 2000
About 81.6% of the households were married couples. A small number of households had children under 18. The average household size was about two people.
Age Groups in 2000
In 2000, the median age in Whitehawk was 61 years. A significant portion of the population, about 35.4%, was 65 years or older.
Local News and Media
If you want to know what's happening in Whitehawk, the main local news source is the Portola Reporter. This newspaper is published every Wednesday.
See also
In Spanish: Whitehawk (California) para niños
