Upper Lake, California
Upper Lake, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-81358 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 236896, 2409382 |
Upper Lake is a
Etymology
This community was formerly named Upper Clear Lake and Upperlake. The Upper Clear Lake post office opened in 1871, changed its name to Upper Lake in 1875, to Upperlake in 1905, and then back to Upper Lake in 1906.[4]
History
The settlement began in 1854 or 1856, when William B. Elliott opened a blacksmith's shop.
Upper Lake was a hub to most activities in the Northern part of Lake County. In 1860, when Upper Lake was known as Upper Clear Lake, there existed a 20-mile (32 km) toll road between the town and Lower Lake which routed through Lakeport. In 1865, the "Blue Lakes Wagon Road Co." completed a toll road which connected Upper Lake to Ukiah.[6] In 1872 the Upper Lake & Clover Valley Toll Road Co." built an improved route that connected Bartlett Springs. Bartlett Springs sat in the high mountains East of Upper Lake and had a toll road running East into the Sacramento valley. These toll roads became the major route to move people in and out of Lake County. Folks from around the world could take a train to Hopland, then take a stagecoach to Lakeport. From Lakeport they would take a steamboat across Clear Lake to Bartlett Landing. The Wharf was located along the shoreline just East of Upper Lake. From there they would take a stagecoach via Upper Lake up to Bartlett Springs Resort. Travelers could also take a train from the San Francisco Bay area into the Sacramento Valley and then take a stage into Lake County via Bartlett Springs and Upper Lake. By the early 1890s, all major routes into and out of Lake County were toll roads.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which over 99% is land.
At the 2000 census, according to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km2) of it was land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (3.33%) was water.
The Hayville Sulphur Spring, formerly used medicinally, is located 5 miles (8 km) northwest.[4]
Climate
Upper Lake has a
Climate data for Upper Lake (1893–2006) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
97 (36) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
109 (43) |
111 (44) |
109 (43) |
110 (43) |
104 (40) |
94 (34) |
80 (27) |
111 (44) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.6 (12.6) |
58.3 (14.6) |
62.7 (17.1) |
68.8 (20.4) |
74.7 (23.7) |
84.1 (28.9) |
93 (34) |
92.6 (33.7) |
87.2 (30.7) |
76.7 (24.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
55.9 (13.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.9 (0.5) |
34.7 (1.5) |
36.6 (2.6) |
39.5 (4.2) |
43.4 (6.3) |
48.3 (9.1) |
52 (11) |
50.2 (10.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
40.3 (4.6) |
35.6 (2.0) |
32.6 (0.3) |
41 (5) |
Record low °F (°C) | 9 (−13) |
13 (−11) |
19 (−7) |
24 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
33 (1) |
27 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
16 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
9 (−13) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 7.35 (187) |
5.28 (134) |
4.46 (113) |
2.26 (57) |
1.11 (28) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.03 (0.76) |
0.07 (1.8) |
0.33 (8.4) |
1.77 (45) |
4.19 (106) |
6.86 (174) |
34.09 (866) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2 (5.1) |
Average precipitation days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 68 |
Source: WRCC[7] |
Demographics
2010
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | 989 | — | |
2010 | 1,052 | 6.4% | |
2020 | 1,095 | 4.1% | |
US Census[8] U.S Census 1880-1980,[9] |
Racial and ethnic composition | 2000[10] | 2010[11] | 2020[12] |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 78.26% | 71.48% | 57.35% |
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 14.86% | 23.0% | 31.05% |
Two or more races (non-Hispanic)
|
2.22% | 2.47% | 7.4% |
Native American (non-Hispanic) | 3.34% | 1.71% | 3.2% |
Other (non-Hispanic) | 0.51% | 0.0% | 0.73% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
0.81% | 0.67% | 0.27% |
Asian (non-Hispanic)
|
0.0% | 0.67% | 0.0% |
Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
At the
The census reported that 1,043 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 9 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 390 households, 142 (36.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 172 (44.1%) were
The age distribution was 280 people (26.6%) under the age of 18, 96 people (9.1%) aged 18 to 24, 252 people (24.0%) aged 25 to 44, 286 people (27.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 138 people (13.1%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.
There were 440 housing units at an average density of 260.8 per square mile, of the occupied units 267 (68.5%) were owner-occupied and 123 (31.5%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%. 683 people (64.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 360 people (34.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
Of the 389 households 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.8% of households were composed of one person and 15.4% were composed of one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.
The age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
The median household income was $22,143 and the median family income was $33,393. Males had a median income of $21,964 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,670. About 23.8% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the
Economy
The early economy of Upper Lake comprised canning beans, growing alfalfa and raising cattle.[5]
Canned beans
During the late 19th century, canned beans developed into the primary economy for Upper Lake in the mid-20th century. The first
The first cannery was actually built by Mr. Henry Van Wambold. He built his "Blue Lakes Cannery" in 1895 and Mr. Mendenhall followed with his "Clear Lake Cannery" in 1897. This information is found in the State of California archives which show the application paperwork along with the trademark labels that were issued by California for each of these canneries.[15] The name "Blue Lake" green bean was developed near the shores of the Blue Lakes of Lake County, near Upper Lake. Both these canneries were bought out in 1927 and were then renamed the "Lake County Cannery". The Lake County Cannery continued in operation until 1968.
Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Upper Lake is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Republican Kevin Kiley.[17]
Education
One of the first schools in Lake County was located in Upper Lake. The first teacher was J.W. Mackall, a former cashier at Farmers' Savings Bank.[5]
Notable people
Benjamin Dewell, a member of the
References
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b c "Upper Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b Clear Lake's First People. Archived 2009-04-24 at the Wayback Machine (pdf file) Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake. (retrieved 27 Feb 2009)
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ Index to the Laws of California.
- ^ "Upper Lake, CA (049173)". Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- ^ "Population Totals by Township and Place for California Counties: 1860 to 1950". dof.ca.gov.
- ^ "2000: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Upper Lake 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.
- ^ ""Old Series" Trademarks · California State Archives Exhibits".
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ^ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ "Finding aid of the Benjamin Dewell Papers C058830". Online Archive of California. Society of California Pioneers. Retrieved September 28, 2018.