Keddie, California

Keddie is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 66 at the 2010 census.

Keddie
Keddie Resort grounds in 2012, including former site of cabin in which the Keddie murders occurred
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Keddie
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°0′21″N 120°57′25″W
Country United States
State California
CountyPlumas
Area
  Total0.645 sq mi (1.671 km2)
  Land0.645 sq mi (1.671 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
3,264 ft (995 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total66
  Density100/sq mi (39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95952
Area code(s)530
FIPS code06-37904
GNIS feature ID1656106

Geography

Keddie is located at 40°0′21″N 120°57′25″W (40.005901, -120.956899).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.

Keddie is the location of the Keddie Wye, a railroad junction that features bridges and tunnels.

History

A post office called Keddie was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1966.[3] The community's name honors Arthur W. Keddie, a railroad surveyor.[4]

Keddie was also the site of the Keddie murders, a notorious unsolved mass murder.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010

At the 2010 census the CDP had a population of 66. The population density was 102.3 people per square mile (39.5/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 100.7 per square mile (38.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.9% White, 3.0% African American, and 3.0% from two or more races. 0.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6]

The census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.

There were 32 households, 5 (15.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13 (40.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4 (12.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 4 (12.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (3.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (25.0%) were one person and 5 (15.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.06. There were 19 families (59.4% of households); the average family size was 2.47.

The age distribution was 7 people (10.6%) under the age of 18, 4 people (6.1%) aged 18 to 24, 7 people (10.6%) aged 25 to 44, 29 people (43.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 19 people (28.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

There were 65 housing units of which 78.1% were owner-occupied and 21.9% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 22.2%. 77.3% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 22.7% lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 96 people, 37 households, and 23 families in the CDP. The population density was 144.5 people per square mile (56.2/km²). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 100.8 per square mile (39.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.46% White, 2.08% Black or African American, 1.04% Native American, 3.12% Asian, 4.17% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. 7.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[7] Of the 37 households 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 2.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.17.

The age distribution was 24.0 under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median household income was $64,583 and the median family income was $76,721. Males had a median income of $0 versus $50,227 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,685. There were no families and 8.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Politics

In the state legislature, Keddie is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Brian Dahle,[8] and the 1st Assembly District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle.[9]

Federally, Keddie is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[10]

See also

References

  1. U.S. Census Archived 2012-07-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. "Plumas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  4. "Over the Sierra". Indian Valley Record. May 23, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Keddie CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  9. "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  10. "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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