Blairsden, California

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Blairsden, California
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Coordinates: 39°46′40″N 120°36′59″W / 39.77778, -120.61639
Country United States
State California
County Plumas
Area
 - Total 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
 - Land 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 4,396 ft (1,340 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 50
 - Density 100/sq mi (35.7/km²)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 96103
Area code(s) 530
FIPS code 06-06994
GNIS feature ID 1658075

Blairsden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 50 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Blairsden is located at 39°46′40″N, 120°36′59″W (39.777736, -120.616367)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.4 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 50 people, 25 households, and 12 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 92.0 people per square mile (35.8/km²). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 60.7/sq mi (23.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.00% White, 2.00% Asian, 4.00% from other races, and 4.00% from two or more races. 4.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 25 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, and 52.0% were non-families. 44.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,393, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $24,444 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,004. There were no families and 11.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

[edit] Media

The primary local news source is the Portola Reporter, a newspaper published every Wednesday.

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Blairsden is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Rick Keene. Federally, Blairsden is located in California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11[3] and is represented by Republican John Doolittle.

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2007-10-20.

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