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Calpine | |
|---|---|
 Location of Calpine in Sierra County, California. | |
  Calpine Location within the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′59″N 120°26′23″W / 39.66639°N 120.43972°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.31% |
| Elevation | 4,935 ft (1,504 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 223 |
| • Density | 314.1/sq mi (121.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-10004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582957 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calpine, California | |
Calpine is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States.[2] Calpine sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 m).[2] The 2020 United States census reported Calpine's population was 223.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 0.7 square mile (1.8 km2), of which 99.69% is land and 0.31% is water.
History
[edit]The town was founded to support the Davies-Johnson Lumber Mill circa 1919. From 1921 until 1940, a branch of the Western Pacific Railroad served the town and the mill, working out of Portola. The timber stocks were gone by 1939 and the mill closed soon after.
The name could be an abbreviation of the surname McAlpine.[3]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 205 | — | |
| 2020 | 223 | 8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1850–1870[5][6] 1880-1890[7] 1900[8] 1910[9] 1920[10] 1930[11] 1940[12] 1950[13] 1960[14] 1970[15] 1980[16] 1990[17] 2000[18] 2010[19] | |||
Calpine first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[19]
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[20] | Pop 2020[21] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 170 | 198 | 82.93% | 88.79% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.49% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 6 | 3.90% | 2.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26 | 18 | 12.68% | 8.07% |
| Total | 205 | 223 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Calpine had a population of 223. The population density was 314.1 inhabitants per square mile (121.3/km2). The median age was 50.8 years. The age distribution was 40 people (17.9%) under the age of 18, 4 people (1.8%) aged 18 to 24, 44 people (19.7%) aged 25 to 44, 72 people (32.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 63 people (28.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males age 18 and over.[22][23]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[24]
The whole population lived in households. There were 112 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.9% were married-couple households, 6.3% were cohabiting couple households, 17.9% had a female householder with no partner present, and 25.0% had a male householder with no partner present. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12 (10.7%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.99. There were 67 families (59.8% of all households).[22][25]
There were 164 housing units at an average density of 231.0 units per square mile (89.2 units/km2), of which 112 (68.3%) were occupied. Of these, 84 (75.0%) were owner-occupied, and 28 (25.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.7%.[22]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 9.4% |
Politics
[edit]In the state legislature, Calpine is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[26] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[27]
Federally, Calpine is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Independent Kevin Kiley.[28]
References
[edit]- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calpine, California
- ↑ Bright, William (1998). 1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
- ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Calpine CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Calpine CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Calpine CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ↑ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
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