Whitley Gardens, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitley Gardens
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 Whitley Gardens, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.388 sq mi (3.596 km2) |
| • Land | 1.377 sq mi (3.567 km2) |
| • Water | 0.011 sq mi (0.029 km2) 0.80% |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 205.3/sq mi (79.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583185 |
Whitley Gardens is a small community in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
Whitley Gardens is located about 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. In 2010, a count of the population showed that 285 people lived there.
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Exploring Whitley Gardens' Location
Whitley Gardens is found in the sunny state of California. It is part of San Luis Obispo County.
Land and Water Area
The community covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 99.20%, is land. A small part, about 0.80%, is water.
Who Lives in Whitley Gardens?
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Whitley Gardens. This helps us understand the community better.
Population and Density
In 2010, 285 people called Whitley Gardens home. This means there were about 205 people living in each square mile of land.
Community Diversity
The census showed that most residents, about 91.2%, were White. The community also included people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. About 15.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
All 285 people in Whitley Gardens lived in homes, not in group living places like dorms. There were 110 households in total.
Many households, about 27.3%, had children under 18 years old living there. Most households, 55.5%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.59 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Whitley Gardens included people of all ages. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 12.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Whitley Gardens was about 45.1 years.
Housing in Whitley Gardens
There were 123 housing units in the area. About 60% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 40% were rented. This means that 170 people owned their homes, and 115 people rented.
See also
In Spanish: Whitley Gardens para niños
