Mohawk Vista, California

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mohawk Vista, California
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Coordinates: 39°46′54″N 120°34′49″W / 39.78167, -120.58028
Country United States
State California
County Plumas
Area
 - Total 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
 - Land 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 121
 - Density 10.2/sq mi (3.9/km²)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 96103
Area code(s) 530
FIPS code 06-48448
GNIS feature ID 1853401

Mohawk Vista is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census.

Contents

[edit] Geography

Mohawk Vista is located at 39°46′54″N, 120°34′49″W (39.781650, -120.580343)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.9 square miles (30.9 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 121 people, 55 households, and 36 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 10.2 people per square mile (3.9/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.35% White and 1.65% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 55 households out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 45.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,893, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $30,714 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,172. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

[edit] Media

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

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Mohawk Vista is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Rick Keene. Federally, Mohawk Vista 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.

[edit] External links