Kelseyville, California
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FIPS code 06-38044 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0277532 |
Kelseyville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States.[2] Kelseyville is located six miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of Lakeport,[3] at an elevation of 1,384 feet (422 meters).[2] The population was 3,353 at the 2010 census, up from 2,928 at the 2000 census.
History
The area has been formerly designated by
As of early 2024, a process is moving forward to change the name of the unincorporated town (CDP) to Konocti. The process started in 2020 and is expected to be resolved by late 2024. [5]
In the centuries before Europeans arrived, the
Charles Stone and Andrew Kelsey were reportedly the first Anglo-American colonists in the region arriving in the fall of 1847 to graze cattle and horses purchased from
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers), with over 99 percent of it being land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2000 | 2,928 | — | |
2010 | 3,349 | 14.4% | |
2020 | 3,382 | 1.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8][9] |
2010
The
The Census reported that 3,349 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 4 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,224 households, out of which 438 (35.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 574 (46.9%) were
The population was spread out, with 883 people (26.3%) under the age of 18, 298 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 783 people (23.4%) aged 25 to 44, 912 people (27.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 477 people (14.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
There were 1,329 housing units at an average density of 459.7 per square mile (177.5/km2), of which 785 (64.1%) were owner-occupied, and 439 (35.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.0%. 1,992 people (59.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,357 people (40.5%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the
There were 1,095 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,363, and the median income for a family was $28,958. Males had a median income of $26,758 versus $20,036 for females. The
Economy
Kelseyville is part of the North Coast American Viticultural Area. The Kelseyville area also includes parts of the Kelsey Bench and Red Hills AVAs. Other notable crops include walnuts, pears, olives, and cannabis. The community is home to the largest producer of organic saffron in California, Peace and Plenty Farm.[12], as well as the Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa.
Kelseyville is also home to several
Since 1993, the town hosts the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival on the last Saturday in September.[15]
Governance
In the
Federally, Kelseyville is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.[17]
Landmarks
Stone and Kelsey Home
Charles Stone and Andy Kelsey built a home in the 19th century at Main St. and Bell Hill Rd. Local Native Americans were enslaved to build the home. In the fall of 1849, these native people revolted and killed Stone and Kelsey, who are buried at the former site of the home. It is designated as California Historical Landmark No. 426.[18]
Media
The first newspaper in Kelseyville was The New Era, published in 1890. In 1901, The Kelseyville Sun was started by McEwen & McEwen. In 1912, they sold The Sun to E. E. Bryant.[7] The Sun publication ceased in 1942.[19]
References
- ^ U.S. Census Archived 2 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelseyville, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Bloody Island (Bo-no-po-ti). Archived 7 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine The Historical Marker Database. 18 June 2007 (retrieved 27 February 2009)
- ^ "Kelseyville was named for a man who slaughtered Native Americans. Should a town still be named for him?". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ISBN 978-0-300-18136-4.
- ^ a b Aurelius O. Carpenter; Percy H. Millberry (1914). History of Mendocino and Lake Counties, California: With Biographical Sketches of the Leading, Men and Women of the Counties who Have Been Identified with Their Growth and Development from the Early Days to the Present. Historic record Company. p. 778.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Kelseyville CDP, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Kelseyville CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ "The spice that's more expensive than gold", ABC 10, 23 December 2023
- ^ "Ladder businesses still standing in orchard industry", Good Fruit Grower, 2 May 2024
- ^ "Fore Family tasting room opens Saturday". 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "This Pear-Themed Festival In Northern California Has Been Going Strong Since 1993". Only in Your State. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ California, California State Parks, State of. "Lake". CA State Parks. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Kelseyville Loses Only Newspaper". Healdsburg Tribune. 4 December 1942.