Yankee Hill, Butte County, California facts for kids
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Yankee Hill, California
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 Yankee Hill, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Butte County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.063 sq mi (15.703 km2) |
| • Land | 6.061 sq mi (15.698 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 42.9/sq mi (16.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1656414; 2612489 |
Yankee Hill is a small community in Butte County, California. It is not a city but an unincorporated community. This means it is not governed by its own local city government. Yankee Hill is located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east-southeast of Paradise. It sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet (604 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 260 people lived there.
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History of Yankee Hill
Yankee Hill has had a few different names over the years.
Early Settlement and Name Changes
The area was first settled in 1850. It was originally known as Rich Gulch. This name likely came from the gold mining activities happening at the time.
In the 1850s, miners from Chile and Spain arrived. Because of these new settlers, the place was renamed Spanishtown. This name reflected the new cultural influences in the community.
Later, people from New England came to live in the area. They gave the community its current name, Yankee Hill. This name has stuck ever since.
Post Office Services
A post office first opened in Yankee Hill in 1858. It served the community for many years, until 1951. Even though that original post office closed, there is still a modern post office. It operates inside the Pines Hardware Store on Miller Flat Road in Yankee Hill.
People of Yankee Hill
The United States Census helps us learn about the people living in Yankee Hill.
Population Changes
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| 2020 | 260 | — | |
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Yankee Hill was first counted as a specific place by the U.S. Census in 2010. At that time, the population was 333 people. By the 2020 census, the population had decreased to 260 people.
Community Makeup
In 2010, most of the people living in Yankee Hill were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 6.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Yankee Hill had about 2.15 people. The average family size was slightly larger, with about 2.53 people. The median age of residents was 53.6 years old. This means that half the population was older than 53.6, and half was younger. About 9.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Yankee Hill (California) para niños
