Weldon, California
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FIPS code 06-83948 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0255860 |
Weldon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. It sits at the southeast tip of Lake Isabella. Weldon is located 9 miles (14 km) east-southeast of Wofford Heights,[5] at an elevation of 2,654 feet (809 m).[4] The population was 2,642 at the 2010 census, up from 2,387 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Weldon is located at 35°39′57″N 118°17′25″W / 35.66583°N 118.29028°W.[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69 km2), over 99% of it land.
History
The Weldon post office opened in 1871.[5] The name honors William B. Weldon, a cattle rancher.[5] Camp Leonard, a temporary army camp, was established at Weldon in 1863.[5] [6]
The 1941 western film
Demographics
2010
At the
The census reported that 2,636 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and 6 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,167 households, 254 (21.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 541 (46.4%) were
The age distribution was 484 people (18.3%) under the age of 18, 178 people (6.7%) aged 18 to 24, 443 people (16.8%) aged 25 to 44, 856 people (32.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 681 people (25.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 50.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
There were 1,583 housing units at an average density of 59.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 901 (77.2%) were owner-occupied and 266 (22.8%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%. 1,923 people (72.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 713 people (27.0%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
The age distribution was 20.3% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% 65 or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median household income was $22,857 and the median family income was $26,500. Males had a median income of $35,573 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,243. About 14.9% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the
References
- ^ a b "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ "California's 23rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ U.S. Census
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weldon, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Historic California Posts: Camp Leonard, from The California State Military Museum website, accessed September 15, 2011
- ISBN 9780692722947.
- ISBN 9780692722947.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Weldon 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.