Squaw Valley, California (Fresno County)
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Squaw Valley is a census-designated place
located in Fresno County, California
, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,162, up from 2,691 at the 2000 census. Despite the similar name, it is not the location of Squaw Valley Ski Resort
or the 1960 Winter Olympics
. Squaw Valley is located 9 miles (14 km) north-northeast of Orange Cove
and 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Fresno
, at an elevation of 1631 feet (497 m).
, the CDP has a total area of 56.6 square miles (146.6 km²), of which over 99% is land.
was 55.9 people per square mile (21.6/km²). The racial makeup of Squaw Valley was 2,700 (85.4%) White, 30 (0.9%) African American, 77 (2.4%) Native American, 47 (1.5%) Asian, 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 159 (5.0%) from other races
, and 147 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 525 persons (16.6%).
The Census reported that 3,160 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,188 households, out of which 343 (28.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 715 (60.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 101 (8.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 66 (5.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 75 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 7 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 239 households (20.1%) were made up of individuals and 99 (8.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66. There were 882 families
(74.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.01.
The population was spread out with 709 people (22.4%) under the age of 18, 200 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 597 people (18.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,111 people (35.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 545 people (17.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.
There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km²), of which 1,009 (84.9%) were owner-occupied, and 179 (15.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.7%. 2,648 people (83.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 512 people (16.2%) lived in rental housing units.
There were 1,025 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.3% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,417, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $27,850 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $20,719. 8.9% of the population and 2.6% of families were below the poverty line. 14.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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...
located in Fresno County, California
Fresno County, California
Fresno County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield. As of the 2010 census, it is the tenth most populous county in California with a population of 930,450, and the sixth largest in size with an area of . The county...
, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,162, up from 2,691 at the 2000 census. Despite the similar name, it is not the location of Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, is one of the largest ski areas in the United States, and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. It is the second-largest ski area at Lake Tahoe , with 33 chairlifts, and has the only funitel lift in the U.S...
or the 1960 Winter Olympics
1960 Winter Olympics
The 1960 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VIII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event held between February 18 and 28, 1960 in Squaw Valley, California, United States. In 1955 at the 50th IOC meeting, the organizing committee made the surprise choice to award Squaw Valley as...
. Squaw Valley is located 9 miles (14 km) north-northeast of Orange Cove
Orange Cove, California
Orange Cove is a small city in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 9,078 at the 2010 census, up from 7,722 at the 2000 census. Almost all of Orange Cove's residents are Hispanic, many of whom are farmers...
and 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Fresno
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, at an elevation of 1631 feet (497 m).
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 56.6 square miles (146.6 km²), of which over 99% is land.
History
The first post office opened in Squaw Valley in 1879. The name was changed to Squawvalley in 1895. The post office closed in 1918. The post office was re-established in 1923, the name changed back to Squaw Valley in 1932, and closed again in 1945. The post office re-opened in 1960.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Squaw Valley had a population of 3,162. The population densityPopulation 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 55.9 people per square mile (21.6/km²). The racial makeup of Squaw Valley was 2,700 (85.4%) White, 30 (0.9%) African American, 77 (2.4%) Native American, 47 (1.5%) Asian, 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 159 (5.0%) 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 147 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 525 persons (16.6%).
The Census reported that 3,160 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,188 households, out of which 343 (28.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 715 (60.2%) were opposite-sex 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, 101 (8.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 66 (5.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 75 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 7 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 239 households (20.1%) were made up of individuals and 99 (8.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66. There were 882 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(74.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.01.
The population was spread out with 709 people (22.4%) under the age of 18, 200 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 597 people (18.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,111 people (35.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 545 people (17.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.
There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km²), of which 1,009 (84.9%) were owner-occupied, and 179 (15.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.7%. 2,648 people (83.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 512 people (16.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,691 people, 1,025 households, and 779 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 47.5 people per square mile (18.3/km²). There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 20.5 per square mile (7.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.33% White, 1.37% African American, 2.38% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 4.83% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. 12.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 1,025 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.3% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,417, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $27,850 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $20,719. 8.9% of the population and 2.6% of families were below the poverty line. 14.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.