Redway, California
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FIPS code 06-60088 | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277583 | |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redway, California | ||
Redway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Redway is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) northwest of Garberville,[3] at an elevation of 538 feet (164 m).[4] The population was 1,225 at the 2010 census, up from 1,188 at the 2000 census. Redway is also home to Redway Elementary School, with grades K–6.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), of which 1.25 square miles (3.2 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) of it (1.7%) is water.
History
The town was founded by Oscar and Charles Burris in 1923.[3]
Originally, Redway was a resort-style golf course in operation c. 1925–26. This is evident by some of the street names such as "
Demographics
2010
The
The Census reported that 1,192 people (97.3% of the population) lived in households, 33 (2.7%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 551 households, out of which 160 (29.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 194 (35.2%) were
The population was spread out, with 278 people (22.7%) under the age of 18, 92 people (7.5%) aged 18 to 24, 306 people (25.0%) aged 25 to 44, 404 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 145 people (11.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
There were 679 housing units at an average density of 533.9 per square mile (206.1/km2), of which 551 were occupied, of which 307 (55.7%) were owner-occupied, and 244 (44.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 1.2%. 658 people (53.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 534 people (43.6%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the
There were 543 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $39,464. Males had a median income of $21,853 versus $23,864 for females. The
Politics
In the
Federally, Redway is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.[9]
This area is represented locally by county supervisor Michelle Bushnell.
See also
References
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redway, California
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Redway 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.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "California's 2nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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