Lake Isabella, California
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FIPS code 06-39570 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1652739 |
Lake Isabella (formerly, Isabella)
The town of Lake Isabella is located 35 miles (56 km) east-northeast of Bakersfield,[5] at an elevation of 2,513 feet (766 m).[4] The population was 3,466 at the 2010 census, up from 3,315 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Lake Isabella is located in Hot Springs Valley, part of the Kern River Valley, at 35°37′05″N 118°28′23″W / 35.61806°N 118.47306°W.[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.1 square miles (57 km2), over 98% of it land.
Lake Isabella is at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Kern River. These rivers are 'wild', in that they are not controlled by any dam upstream. Upstream on the North Fork white water enthusiasts play in the spring and early summer. The famous Golden Trout originate in these rivers in the high country to the north.
History
The area was inhabited for millennia by the indigenous
The town of
The dam's reservoir also inundated the original site of Kernville. Like Isabella, it was relocated, along with several of its historic buildings, to higher ground.
The area is a joy for hikers, boaters, water skiers, fishermen, birders, hunters, wind surfers, kayakers, and other outdoor recreationists. Tourist trade is a major part of the area's economy.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010
At the
The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,621 households, 384 (23.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 566 (34.9%) were
The age distribution was 666 people (19.2%) under the age of 18, 299 people (8.6%) aged 18 to 24, 653 people (18.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,106 people (31.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 742 people (21.4%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
There were 2,164 housing units at an average density of 97.8 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,019 (62.9%) were owner-occupied and 602 (37.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%. 2,088 people (60.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,378 people (39.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
The age distribution was 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
The median household income was $19,813 and the median family income was $24,800. Males had a median income of $24,896 versus $18,523 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,452. About 18.2% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the
References
- ^ a b "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ "California's 23rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ U.S. Census Archived 2012-07-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Isabella, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-884995-33-0.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Lake Isabella CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.