| Allensworth | |
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| — census-designated place — | |
| Allensworth's restored buildings now occupy Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. | |
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Allensworth
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 3.102 sq mi (8.035 km2) |
| • Land | 3.102 sq mi (8.035 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation[2] | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 151.8/sq mi (58.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP Code | 93219 |
| Area code(s) | 661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585402 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allensworth, California | |
Allensworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California.[2] Allensworth sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[2] The 2010 United States census reported Allensworth's population was 471.
It was a town founded in 1908, with the idea that African Americans could own property, learn, thrive, and live the American Dream. It was named by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth.[3]
Now designated, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the community is located in the ZIP Code 93219 and in the area code 661.
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The terrain is typical of the southern San Joaquin Valley. Excepting the railroad roadbed, there is less than five feet elevation difference across town. Like most of the valley, there has been some subsidence probably related to historic overpumping of ground water for irrigation. While temperatures usually stay above freezing, there can be periods of heavy rain in winter and it is often in the 90-100 °F range during summer. The valley was historically the site of vernal pools and seasonal lakes before twentieth century diversions of water and agriculture. A natural gas well field exists west of town. Burrowing owls, a species active in daylight hours, are sometimes present in the park.[4]
Just north of Allensworth is the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, 6,833-acre (27.65 km2) grassland and wetland habitats operated by the Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service. Of great interest, thousands of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis), use this refuge each winter from November through March. Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), are among the 141 type of birds that can be seen here.[5]
Adjacent to the town is Allensworth Ecological Reserve. The endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) can be found in this area.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all of it land.
The 2010 United States Census[6] reported that Allensworth had a population of 471. The population density was 151.8 people per square mile (58.6/km²). The racial makeup of Allensworth was 158 (33.5%) White, 22 (4.7%) African American, 0 (0.0%) Native American, 8 (1.7%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 279 (59.2%) from other races, and 4 (0.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 436 persons (92.6%).
The Census reported that 471 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 115 households, out of which 69 (60.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 67 (58.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 20 (17.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 11 (9.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 10 (8.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 13 households (11.3%) were made up of individuals and 7 (6.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.10. There were 98 families (85.2% of all households); the average family size was 4.37.
The population was spread out with 187 people (39.7%) under the age of 18, 66 people (14.0%) aged 18 to 24, 100 people (21.2%) aged 25 to 44, 93 people (19.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 25 people (5.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23.4 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
There were 142 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²), of which 56 (48.7%) were owner-occupied, and 59 (51.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.8%. 220 people (46.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 251 people (53.3%) lived in rental housing units.
In the state legislature Allensworth is located in the 16th Senate District, represented by Democrat Dean Florez, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Republican Danny Gilmore. Federally, Allensworth is located in California's 21st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13[7] and is represented by Republican Devin Nunes.
