Bucks Lake, California
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| Bucks Lake, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| - Total | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| - Land | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,161 ft (1,573 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 17 |
| - Density | 1.7/sq mi (0.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 95971 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-08744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853378 |
Bucks Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 17 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Bucks Lake is located at (39.872496, -121.178096)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.3 square miles (26.7 km²), of which, 10.3 square miles (26.7 km²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 17 people, 7 households, and 4 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 24.5/sq mi (9.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.
There were 7 households out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, and 28.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 52.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females there were 54.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,571. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
[edit] Media
The primary local news source is the Feather River Bulletin, a newspaper published every Wednesday.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Bucks Lake is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Rick Keene. Federally, Bucks Lake 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
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2007-10-20.
[edit] External links
- Bucks Lake, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Camp Timberwolf - A group camp for scout, church or other youth organizations at Lower Bucks Lake
- BucksLake.Net
- Bucks Lake Marina
- Bucks Lake Lodge
- Plumas County Visitors Bureau
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
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