Markleeville, California
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Markleeville is a census-designated place
(CDP) and the county seat
of Alpine County, California
. The population was 210 at the 2010 census, up from 197 at the 2000 census.
The CDP of Markleeville also includes Woodfords
.
of the Carson River
in 1861 during the height of the silver mining boom at nearby Silver Mountain City. He recorded his land claim of 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) on June 23, 1862, in Douglas County, Nevada
, but after the boundary survey, his claim was in California. During the rush to the Comstock Lode
, the town of Markleeville was built upon Marklee's land. Marklee hoped to prosper from the freight and supplies headed to the mining camps, but was instead killed in a gunfight in 1863, his killer going free on a plea of self-defense.
A post office opened in Markleeville in 1863.
When the mines shut down, Markleeville assumed the county seat and remains the center of government services for Alpine County — the Alpine County Courthouse now occupies the site of Marklee's cabin, which is California Historical Landmark
#240.
, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km²), all land. The region comprising Markleeville is Alpine in appearance, with lush grassy valley areas. There is a hot spring, and a state park with a campground. Excellent hiking trails abound.
Average annual precipitation is 19.16 inches (48.7 cm). There are an average of 59 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1996 with 38.35 inches (97.4 cm) and the driest year was 1917 with 11.74 inches (29.8 cm). The most precipitation in one month was 16.13 inches (41 cm) in 1996. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 4.72 inches (12 cm) on December 3, 1950. Average annual snowfall is 82.9 inches (210.6 cm). The snowiest year was 1916 with 144 inches (365.8 cm), including 99 inches (251.5 cm) in January 1916.
was 32.2 people per square mile (12.4/km²). The racial makeup of Markleeville was 192 (91.4%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 4 (1.9%) Native American, 2 (1.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 6 (2.9%) from other races
, and 6 (2.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 persons (5.2%).
The Census reported that 210 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 100 households, out of which 19 (19.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 47 (47.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 5 (5.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (5.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 9 (9.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 1 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 32 households (32.0%) were made up of individuals and 8 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10. There were 57 families
(57.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.67.
The population was spread out with 39 people (18.6%) under the age of 18, 3 people (1.4%) aged 18 to 24, 42 people (20.0%) aged 25 to 44, 92 people (43.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 34 people (16.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.8 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
There were 194 housing units at an average density of 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km²), of which 63 (63.0%) were owner-occupied, and 37 (37.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 133 people (63.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 77 people (36.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 197 people, 92 households, and 57 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 10.3 people per square mile (4.0/km²). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 9.1 per square mile (3.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.5% White
, 1.5% Native American
, 1.0% from other races
. 1.5% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 92 households out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $49,375 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $40,774. About 7.0% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.0% of those sixty five or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) and the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Alpine County, California
Alpine County, California
Alpine County is the smallest county, by population, in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010, it had a population of 1,175, all rural. There are no incorporated cities in the county. The county seat is Markleeville...
. The population was 210 at the 2010 census, up from 197 at the 2000 census.
The CDP of Markleeville also includes Woodfords
Woodfords, California
Woodfords is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, near Markleeville. For census purposes, it is included in Alpine Village...
.
History
Markleeville traces its beginnings to the land claim of Jacob Marklee who established a toll bridge across a tributaryTributary
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of the Carson River
Carson River
The Carson River is a northwestern Nevada river that empties into the Carson Sink, an endorheic basin. The main stem of the river is long....
in 1861 during the height of the silver mining boom at nearby Silver Mountain City. He recorded his land claim of 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) on June 23, 1862, in Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 41,259. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 46,997.- History :...
, but after the boundary survey, his claim was in California. During the rush to the Comstock Lode
Comstock Lode
The Comstock Lode was the first major U.S. discovery of silver ore, located under what is now Virginia City, Nevada, on the eastern slope of Mount Davidson, a peak in the Virginia Range. After the discovery was made public in 1859, prospectors rushed to the area and scrambled to stake their claims...
, the town of Markleeville was built upon Marklee's land. Marklee hoped to prosper from the freight and supplies headed to the mining camps, but was instead killed in a gunfight in 1863, his killer going free on a plea of self-defense.
A post office opened in Markleeville in 1863.
When the mines shut down, Markleeville assumed the county seat and remains the center of government services for Alpine County — the Alpine County Courthouse now occupies the site of Marklee's cabin, which is California Historical Landmark
California Historical Landmark
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#240.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km²), all land. The region comprising Markleeville is Alpine in appearance, with lush grassy valley areas. There is a hot spring, and a state park with a campground. Excellent hiking trails abound.
Climate
Markleeville has warm summers with only occasional rainfall, mostly from afternoon and evening thunderstorms; nights are usually well below 50 °F (10 °C). Winters are cold and often snowy. The average January temperatures are a maximum of 45.7 °F (7.6 °C) and a minimum of 17.4 °F (-8.1 °C). The average July temperatures are a maximum of 84.5 °F (29.2 °C) and a minimum of 43.1 °F (6.2 °C). There are an average of 15.7 days with highs of 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher and an average of 221.7 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperaure was 102 °F (38.9 °C) on July 11, 1931. The record low temperature was -25 F on December 22, 1990.Average annual precipitation is 19.16 inches (48.7 cm). There are an average of 59 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1996 with 38.35 inches (97.4 cm) and the driest year was 1917 with 11.74 inches (29.8 cm). The most precipitation in one month was 16.13 inches (41 cm) in 1996. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 4.72 inches (12 cm) on December 3, 1950. Average annual snowfall is 82.9 inches (210.6 cm). The snowiest year was 1916 with 144 inches (365.8 cm), including 99 inches (251.5 cm) in January 1916.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Markleeville had a population of 210. The population densityPopulation density
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was 32.2 people per square mile (12.4/km²). The racial makeup of Markleeville was 192 (91.4%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 4 (1.9%) Native American, 2 (1.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 6 (2.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 6 (2.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 persons (5.2%).
The Census reported that 210 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 100 households, out of which 19 (19.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 47 (47.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5 (5.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (5.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 9 (9.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 1 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 32 households (32.0%) were made up of individuals and 8 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10. There were 57 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(57.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.67.
The population was spread out with 39 people (18.6%) under the age of 18, 3 people (1.4%) aged 18 to 24, 42 people (20.0%) aged 25 to 44, 92 people (43.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 34 people (16.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.8 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
There were 194 housing units at an average density of 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km²), of which 63 (63.0%) were owner-occupied, and 37 (37.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 133 people (63.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 77 people (36.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 197 people, 92 households, and 57 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 10.3 people per square mile (4.0/km²). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 9.1 per square mile (3.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.5% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.5% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.0% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. 1.5% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 92 households out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $49,375 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $40,774. About 7.0% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.0% of those sixty five or over.