Pearsonville, California
Encyclopedia
Pearsonville is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Inyo County
, California
, United States
. The population was 17 at the 2010 census, down from 27 at the 2000 census. Pearsonville has been dubbed the "Hubcap Capital of the World" because of resident Lucy Pearson's collection of hubcaps, which are rumored to number over 80,000.
, the CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²), over 98% of which is land and 1.93% is water.
was 4.0 people per square mile (1.6/km²). The racial makeup of Pearsonville was 16 (94.1%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1 (5.9%) from other races
, and 0 (0.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1 persons (5.9%).
The Census reported that 17 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 9 households, out of which 0 (0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3 (33.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 1 (11.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1 (11.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 0 (0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4 households (44.4%) were made up of individuals and 2 (22.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89. There were 5 families
(55.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.40.
The population was spread out with 0 people (0%) under the age of 18, 2 people (11.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1 people (5.9%) aged 25 to 44, 8 people (47.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 6 people (35.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.8 years. For every 100 females there were 70.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.
There were 16 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.5/km²), of which 7 (77.8%) were owner-occupied, and 2 (22.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 12.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 15 people (88.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2 people (11.8%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 27 people, 12 households, and 8 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km²). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.89% White, 7.41% from other races
, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.81% of the population.
There were 12 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples
living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 40.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
Pearsonville is located in the 18th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Roy Ashburn
, and in the 18th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Bill Maze
. Federally, Pearsonville is located in California's 25th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +7 and is represented by Republican Buck McKeon
.
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) in Inyo County
Inyo County, California
-National protected areas:* Death Valley National Park * Inyo National Forest * Manzanar National Historic Site-Major highways:* U.S. Route 6* U.S. Route 395* State Route 127* State Route 136* State Route 168* State Route 178...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 17 at the 2010 census, down from 27 at the 2000 census. Pearsonville has been dubbed the "Hubcap Capital of the World" because of resident Lucy Pearson's collection of hubcaps, which are rumored to number over 80,000.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²), over 98% of which is land and 1.93% is water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Pearsonville had a population of 17. The population densityPopulation density
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was 4.0 people per square mile (1.6/km²). The racial makeup of Pearsonville was 16 (94.1%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1 (5.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0 (0.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1 persons (5.9%).
The Census reported that 17 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 9 households, out of which 0 (0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3 (33.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 1 (11.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1 (11.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 0 (0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4 households (44.4%) were made up of individuals and 2 (22.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89. There were 5 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(55.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.40.
The population was spread out with 0 people (0%) under the age of 18, 2 people (11.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1 people (5.9%) aged 25 to 44, 8 people (47.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 6 people (35.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.8 years. For every 100 females there were 70.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.
There were 16 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.5/km²), of which 7 (77.8%) were owner-occupied, and 2 (22.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 12.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 15 people (88.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2 people (11.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 27 people, 12 households, and 8 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km²). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.89% White, 7.41% from other races
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...
, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.81% of the population.
There were 12 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% 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, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 40.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Pearsonville is located in the 18th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Roy Ashburn
Roy Ashburn
Roy Arthur Ashburn is an American politician from Kern County, California. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator from 2002 to 2010 representing the 18th district. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 32nd district and 12 years on the...
, and in the 18th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Bill Maze
Bill Maze
Bill Maze is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Maze is the president of Citizens for Saving California Farming Industries, a non-profit dedicated to dividing California into two states....
. Federally, Pearsonville is located in California's 25th congressional district
California's 25th congressional district
California's 25th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that covers part of Los Angeles County and extends out to broad stretches of interior California along the Nevada border. It includes the cities of Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, and the...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +7 and is represented by Republican Buck McKeon
Howard McKeon
Howard Philip "Buck" McKeon is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
.