Keyes, California

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Keyes, California
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°33′42″N 120°55′2″W / 37.56167, -120.91722
Country United States
State California
County Stanislaus
Area
 - Total 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
 - Land 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 92 ft (28 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 4,575
 - Density 1,577.6/sq mi (618.2/km²)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 95328
Area code(s) 209
FIPS code 06-38422
GNIS feature ID 1656109

Keyes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,575 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Keyes is located at 37°33′42″N, 120°55′2″W (37.561800, -120.917361)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.4 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,575 people, 1,391 households, and 1,065 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,591.9 people per square mile (615.5/km²). There were 1,471 housing units at an average density of 511.9/sq mi (197.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.99% White, 0.59% African American, 1.99% Native American, 3.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 27.63% from other races, and 4.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.14% of the population.

There were 1,391 households out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,734, and the median income for a family was $34,444. Males had a median income of $29,787 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,865. About 19.5% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Keyes is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 26th Assembly District, represented by Republican Greg Aghazarian. Federally, Keyes is located in California's 19th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10[3] and is represented by Republican George Radanovich.

[edit] External Links

  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 2008-02-10.