For other uses, see California (disambiguation). City in Kentucky, United States
| California, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 View along Madison Avenue | |
 Location of California in Campbell County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′06″N 84°15′49″W / 38.91833°N 84.26361°W / 38.91833; -84.26361 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 377.27/sq mi (145.81/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 41007 |
| Area code | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-11872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403969 |
California is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 83 at the 2020 census.
History
California, Kentucky was founded ca. 1849, and named from news reports of the contemporaneous California Gold Rush. A post office has been in operation at California since 1852. California was incorporated as a city on February 7, 1874.
The Elijah Herndon House in California is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Campbell County. Soprano Mary Hissem De Moss was born in California, Kentucky in 1871.
Geography
California is located in southeastern Campbell County along the Ohio River. Kentucky Route 8 passes just west of the community, leading northwest (downstream) along the river 23 miles (37 km) to Covington and southeast (upstream) 21 miles (34 km) to Augusta. Clermontville, in Clermont County, Ohio, is directly across the river from California, but the closest bridge across the river is Interstate 275 14 miles (23 km) downriver.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of California has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.66 km), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, California has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 179 | — | |
| 1890 | 316 | 76.5% | |
| 1900 | 292 | −7.6% | |
| 1910 | 248 | −15.1% | |
| 1920 | 146 | −41.1% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 106 | −26.4% | |
| 1950 | 117 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 163 | 39.3% | |
| 1970 | 90 | −44.8% | |
| 1980 | 135 | 50.0% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −33.8% | |
| 2010 | 90 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 26 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.2 inhabitants per square mile (138.3/km). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 112.5 per square mile (43.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.
There were 26 households, out of which 57.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.76.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,000. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,143. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
The U.S. Postal Service ZIP code area for California serves a population of approximately 4,000, almost all of whom live outside the city limits.
Education
Residents are within the Campbell County School District. Residents are zoned to Campbell County High School in Alexandria.
See also
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: California, Kentucky
- "Get the scoop on all of Northern Kentucky's weird town names, from Rabbit Hash to Sugartit". WCPO-TV. April 2, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- "Campbell County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "California, Kentucky". Accessed 22 July 2013.
- Tenkotte, Paul A.; Claypool, James C. (October 17, 2014). The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 263. ISBN 978-0-8131-5996-6.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): California city, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- Climate Summary for California, Kentucky
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Campbell County, KY" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 8, 2014.
| Municipalities and communities of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| County seat: Alexandria | ||
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