Round Valley, California

For the ghost town in Plumas County, see Round Valley, Plumas County, California.
Round Valley
Census-designated place

Location in Inyo County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°25′10″N 118°35′15″W / 37.41944°N 118.58750°WCoordinates: 37°25′10″N 118°35′15″W / 37.41944°N 118.58750°W
Country  United States
State  California
County Inyo
Area[1]
  Total 13.821 sq mi (35.797 km2)
  Land 13.809 sq mi (35.766 km2)
  Water 0.012 sq mi (0.031 km2)  0.087%
Elevation[2] 4,692 ft (1,430 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 435
  Density 31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zone Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8)
  Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 93514
Area codes 442/760
FIPS code 06-63148
GNIS feature ID 1853412

Round Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States.[2] Round Valley is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Mount Tom,[3] at an elevation of 4692 feet (1430 m).[2] The population was 435 at the 2010 census, up from 278 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.8 km²), over 99% of it land.

History

A post office operated at Round Valley from 1874 to 1919.[3]

During the Civil War, Round Valley was the site of Union Camp Wright.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census[4] reported that Round Valley had a population of 435. The population density was 31.5 people per square mile (12.2/km²). The racial makeup of Round Valley was 333 (76.6%) White, 38 (8.7%) African American, 21 (4.8%) Native American, 3 (0.7%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 27 (6.2%) from other races, and 13 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 69 persons (15.9%).

The Census reported that 324 people (74.5% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 111 (25.5%) were institutionalized.

There were 141 households, out of which 37 (26.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 67 (47.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 14 (9.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 8 (5.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 16 (11.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 36 households (25.5%) were made up of individuals and 8 (5.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30. There were 89 families (63.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.72.

The population was spread out with 63 people (14.5%) under the age of 18, 29 people (6.7%) aged 18 to 24, 166 people (38.2%) aged 25 to 44, 148 people (34.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 29 people (6.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females there were 155.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 177.6 males.

There were 155 housing units at an average density of 11.2 per square mile (4.3/km²), of which 45 (31.9%) were owner-occupied, and 96 (68.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 90 people (20.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 234 people (53.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 278 people, 115 households, and 77 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.7/km²). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 11.2 per square mile (4.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.37% White, 3.96% Native American, 2.16% Asian, 1.44% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 5.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 115 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $41,500 versus $32,857 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,589. 4.1% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. none under the age of 18 and none 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Round Valley is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Republican Tom Berryhill,[6] and the 26th Assembly District, represented by Republican Devon Mathis.[7]

In the United States House of Representatives, Round Valley is in California's 8th congressional district, represented by Republican Paul Cook.[8]

References

  1. "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Round Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1198. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  4. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Round Valley CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  5. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  7. "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  8. "California's 8th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 11, 2013.