| Quincy | |
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| — census-designated place — | |
| Location in Plumas County and the state of California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4.239 sq mi (10.979 km2) |
| • Land | 4.239 sq mi (10.979 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,432 ft (1,046 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 407.6/sq mi (157.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 95971 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-59080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0265113 |
Quincy (formerly, Quinsy)[2] is a census-designated place and the county seat of Plumas County, California. The population was 1,728 at the 2010 census, down from 1,879 at the 2000 census. Quincy is named after the city of Quincy, Illinois.[3] The town is noted as being the home of the High Sierra Music Festival, which is celebrating its 21st year in 2011.
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Quincy is located at (39.936279, -120.947921)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km2), all of it is land.
The 2010 United States Census[5] reported that Quincy had a population of 1,728. The population density was 407.6 people per square mile (157.4/km²). The racial makeup of Quincy was 1,500 (86.8%) White, 37 (2.1%) African American, 29 (1.7%) Native American, 19 (1.1%) Asian, 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 66 (3.8%) from other races, and 75 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 132 persons (7.6%).
The Census reported that 1,673 people (96.8% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 55 (3.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 798 households, out of which 183 (22.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 300 (37.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 85 (10.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 28 (3.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 63 (7.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 5 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 314 households (39.3%) were made up of individuals and 93 (11.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10. There were 413 families (51.8% of all households); the average family size was 2.77.
The population was spread out with 341 people (19.7%) under the age of 18, 163 people (9.4%) aged 18 to 24, 350 people (20.3%) aged 25 to 44, 556 people (32.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 318 people (18.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
There were 872 housing units at an average density of 205.7 per square mile (79.4/km²), of which 388 (48.6%) were owner-occupied, and 410 (51.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 872 people (50.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 801 people (46.4%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,879 people, 858 households, and 479 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 443.4 people per square mile (171.1/km²). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 212.2 per square mile (81.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.9% White, 1.5% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.
There were 858 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,508, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $27,411 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,944. About 5.1% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
Quincy is one of three "major" mountain communities with rumors of incorporation, including Weaverville in Trinity County and Burney in Shasta County.
Quincy is the only town in Plumas County to possess a large chain grocery store, Safeway. Quincy was the only town with a standard fast-food franchise, Taco Bell, until Portola obtained a Subway. Quincy now has a Subway as well.
Quincy started as a Gold Rush community just outside of Elizabethtown, CA. Elizabethtown started in 1852 and slowly dissolved and moved a mile away into American Valley to form Quincy after 1858. When visiting Quincy you can visit the Plumas County Museum which houses Maidu Indian and Gold Rush artifacts as well as many other items. It is located across the street and behind the Plumas County Courthouse. The museum's website is here: Plumas County Museum.
The Quincy post office opened in 1855.[2] James H. Bradley, one of the organizers of Plumas County, donated the land at Quincy for establishment of the county seat.[2] He then laid out the town and named it for his ranch in Illinois.[2]
In the state legislature Quincy is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Ted Gaines, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Dan Logue. Federally, Quincy is located in California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11[7] and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock.
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