Former census-designated place & unincorporated community in California, United States
| Lakehead-Lakeshore | |
|---|---|
| Former census-designated place & unincorporated community | |
 Location in Shasta County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′4″N 122°23′32″W / 40.90111°N 122.39222°W / 40.90111; -122.39222 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Shasta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.2 km (10.9 sq mi) |
| • Land | 26.5 km (10.2 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.7 km (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,215 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 549 |
| • Density | 20.7/km (53.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 96051 |
| Area code | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-39521 |
Lakehead-Lakeshore is an unincorporated community and a former census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. The population was 549 at the 2000 census. It is a very seasonal town with many Shasta Lake services, including a small grocery store and low-cost lodging for Shasta Lake visitors. It also has several campgrounds.
Geography
Lakehead is located at 40°54′4″N 122°23′32″W / 40.90111°N 122.39222°W / 40.90111; -122.39222 (40.901211, -122.392325).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 10.9 square miles (28 km), of which, 10.2 square miles (26 km) of it was land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km) of it (6.15%) was water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 240 households, and 173 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 53.7 inhabitants per square mile (20.7/km). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 31.8 per square mile (12.3/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.71% White, 0.18% African American, 3.64% Native American, 1.46% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55% of the population.
There were 240 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,316, and the median income for a family was $31,316. Males had a median income of $21,027 versus $38,333 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,326. About 9.4% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
In the summer, Lakehead can have over 1,500 seasonal residents along with the other 549 residents.
Government
In the California State Legislature, Lakehead is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle, and in the 1st Assembly District, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.
In the United States House of Representatives, Lakehead is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.
References
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
| Municipalities and communities of Shasta County, California, United States | ||
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| County seat: Redding | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |