C-Road, California
Encyclopedia
C-Road is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Plumas County
, California
, United States
. The population was 150 at the 2010 census, down from 152 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²), all of it land.
was 56.3 people per square mile (21.7/km²). The racial makeup of C-Road was 140 (93.3%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 2 (1.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0.0%) from other races
, and 8 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9 persons (6.0%).
The Census reported that 150 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 73 households, out of which 11 (15.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 49 (67.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 3 (4.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2 (2.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2 (2.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 1 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 17 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals and 4 (5.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05. There were 54 families
(74.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.37.
The population was spread out with 17 people (11.3%) under the age of 18, 6 people (4.0%) aged 18 to 24, 25 people (16.7%) aged 25 to 44, 73 people (48.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 29 people (19.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.3 years. For every 100 females there were 117.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.
There were 102 housing units at an average density of 38.3 per square mile (14.8/km²), of which 65 (89.0%) were owner-occupied, and 8 (11.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 131 people (87.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19 people (12.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 152 people, 61 households, and 50 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 58.3 people per square mile (22.5/km²). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.08% White
, 2.63% Black
or African American
, 0.66% Native American
, 1.97% Asian
, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 61 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 130.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,088. About 27.1% of families and 33.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 66.7% of those sixty five or over.
C-Road is located in the 1st Senate
District, represented by Republican
Dave Cox
, and in the 3rd Assembly
District, represented by Republican Rick Keene
. Federally, C-Road is located in California's 4th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +11 and is represented by Republican John Doolittle
.
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 Plumas County
Plumas County, California
Plumas County is a county located in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state of California. The county gets its name from the Spanish words for the Feather River , which flows through the county. As of the 2010 census, the population 20,007, down from 20,824 at the 2000 census...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 150 at the 2010 census, down from 152 at the 2000 census.
Geography
C-Road is located at 39°45′34"N 120°35′1"W (39.759419, -120.583560).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²), all of it land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that C-Road had a population of 150. The population densityPopulation density
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was 56.3 people per square mile (21.7/km²). The racial makeup of C-Road was 140 (93.3%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 2 (1.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0.0%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 8 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9 persons (6.0%).
The Census reported that 150 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 73 households, out of which 11 (15.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 49 (67.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 3 (4.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2 (2.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2 (2.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 1 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 17 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals and 4 (5.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05. There were 54 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...
(74.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.37.
The population was spread out with 17 people (11.3%) under the age of 18, 6 people (4.0%) aged 18 to 24, 25 people (16.7%) aged 25 to 44, 73 people (48.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 29 people (19.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.3 years. For every 100 females there were 117.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.
There were 102 housing units at an average density of 38.3 per square mile (14.8/km²), of which 65 (89.0%) were owner-occupied, and 8 (11.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 131 people (87.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19 people (12.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 152 people, 61 households, and 50 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 58.3 people per square mile (22.5/km²). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.08% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.63% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.66% Native American
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...
, 1.97% Asian
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 0.66% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic 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 61 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% 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, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 130.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $18,088. About 27.1% of families and 33.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 66.7% of those sixty five or over.
Media
The primary local news source is the Portola Reporter, a newspaper published every Wednesday.Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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C-Road is located in the 1st Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Dave Cox
Dave Cox
David E. Cox was an American politician from Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator, representing the 1st district from December 2004 until his death in July 2010, and also served as an California State Assemblyman for the six years immediately before his...
, and in the 3rd 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 Rick Keene
Rick Keene
Richard J. "Rick" Keene was a Republican candidate for California's 4th State Senate district. Previously, Keene served in the California State Assembly representing the 3rd district from 2002 until he was termed out in 2008...
. Federally, C-Road is located in California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. It covers the northeastern corner of California along Route 395, encompassing El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, and Modoc counties, as well as parts of Butte County...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +11 and is represented by Republican John Doolittle
John Doolittle
John Taylor Doolittle , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2009, representing . In the 109th Congress, he held a leadership role as the Deputy Whip for the Republican party in the House...
.