Kirkwood, California
Kirkwood | |
|---|---|
 Kirkwood Mountain Resort | |
 Location inAlpine Countyand the state ofCalifornia | |
  Kirkwood Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates:38°42′10″N120°04′22″W/ 38.70278°N 120.07278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Counties | Alpine&AmadorandEl Dorado |
| Government | |
| •State Senate | Brian Dahle(R) and Angelique Ashby(D)[1] |
| •State Assembly | Joe Patterson(R)[2] |
| •U. S. Congress | Mike Thompson(D)[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.334 sq mi (13.815 km2) |
| • Land | 4.359 sq mi (11.290 km2) |
| • Water | 0.975 sq mi (2.525 km2) 18.28% |
| Elevation | 7,690 ft (2,344 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8(Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7(PDT) |
| ZIP code | 95646 |
| Area code | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-38646 |
| GNISfeature IDs | 262202,2408489 |
Kirkwood(formerlyKirk,Kirkwood's,andRoundtop)[4]is anunincorporated communityinAlpineandAmador[5][unreliable source?]counties,California,United States. Kirkwood's main attraction is theKirkwood Mountain Resort.The town is accessible byState Route 88.Kirkwood is within theEldorado National Forest.The population was 158 at the 2010 census.[6][7]For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kirkwood as acensus-designated place(CDP).
History[edit]
Zack Kirkwood,acattlerancher who had settled in the area, opened aninn,named Kirkwood's, in 1863 with the opening of the Amador/Nevada Wagon Toll Road, the primary route through theSierra NevadaMountains. The following year, Alpine County was created and the redrawing of the county borders placed the inn at the convergence of Alpine,El Dorado,andAmadorcounties (the borders were later changed so that the inn is no longer in El Dorado County, but the original signpost marking the intersection of the three counties is still in the building). Eventually, the inn became a fashionable summer resort.
After Zack's death, the inn stayed in the family and continued to operate until 1966, when it was sold to an investment group, who then converted it into the present-day Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
Geography[edit]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (14 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (18.28%) is water.
Climate[edit]
Kirkwood has a dry-summersubarctic climate(Köppen climate classification:Dsc). Summertime is very mild, with little precipitation, while winter is very wet and cold.
| Climate data for Caples Lake, California, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1924–2000 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
83 (28) |
72 (22) |
70 (21) |
95 (35) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 54.0 (12.2) |
54.4 (12.4) |
57.3 (14.1) |
62.0 (16.7) |
69.4 (20.8) |
76.8 (24.9) |
80.2 (26.8) |
80.4 (26.9) |
77.0 (25.0) |
69.9 (21.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
55.5 (13.1) |
83.4 (28.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
39.2 (4.0) |
43.0 (6.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
56.3 (13.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
73.8 (23.2) |
72.7 (22.6) |
67.1 (19.5) |
56.6 (13.7) |
43.9 (6.6) |
38.4 (3.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.7 (−1.8) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
35.3 (1.8) |
43.2 (6.2) |
51.3 (10.7) |
58.0 (14.4) |
57.3 (14.1) |
51.8 (11.0) |
42.6 (5.9) |
33.8 (1.0) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
40.8 (4.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
37.0 (2.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
42.0 (5.6) |
36.6 (2.6) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −8.6 (−22.6) |
−8.4 (−22.4) |
−3.7 (−19.8) |
5.7 (−14.6) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
32.2 (0.1) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
4.1 (−15.5) |
−9.3 (−22.9) |
−14.4 (−25.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−24 (−31) |
−18 (−28) |
−14 (−26) |
−4 (−20) |
7 (−14) |
20 (−7) |
20 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
1 (−17) |
−9 (−23) |
−19 (−28) |
−26 (−32) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 7.08 (180) |
7.84 (199) |
6.32 (161) |
3.41 (87) |
2.72 (69) |
0.97 (25) |
0.44 (11) |
0.62 (16) |
1.16 (29) |
2.93 (74) |
6.04 (153) |
7.48 (190) |
47.01 (1,194) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 85.7 (218) |
81.8 (208) |
79.4 (202) |
32.5 (83) |
14.0 (36) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.4 (6.1) |
9.2 (23) |
30.4 (77) |
73.0 (185) |
410.2 (1,042.7) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 68 (170) |
80 (200) |
91 (230) |
80 (200) |
40 (100) |
7 (18) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
4 (10) |
15 (38) |
40 (100) |
92 (230) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 10.7 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 9.5 | 10.1 | 83.8 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 day) | 10.2 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 56.5 |
| Source 1: NOAA[8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2010[edit]
At the2010 censusKirkwood had a population of 158. The population density was 29.6 inhabitants per square mile (11.4/km2). The racial makeup of Kirkwood was 153 (96.8%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 4 (2.5%) Native American, 1 (0.6%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0.0%) from other races, and 0 (0.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6 people (3.8%).[11]
The census reported that 134 people (84.8% of the population) lived in households, 24 (15.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 72 households, 13 (18.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 26 (36.1%) wereopposite-sex married couplesliving together, 1 (1.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2 (2.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 7 (9.7%)unmarried opposite-sex partnerships,and 1 (1.4%)same-sex married couples or partnerships.31 households (43.1%) were one person and 8 (11.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 1.86. There were 29 families (40.3% of households); the average family size was 2.72.
The age distribution was 20 people (12.7%) under the age of 18, 21 people (13.3%) aged 18 to 24, 41 people (25.9%) aged 25 to 44, 51 people (32.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 25 people (15.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 176.0 males.
There were 757 housing units at an average density of 141.9 per square mile (54.8/km2). 72 (9.5%) housing units were occupied year-round, of which 45 (62.5%) were owner-occupied, and 27 (37.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.0%. 96 people (60.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 38 people (24.1%) lived in rental housing units. 673 (88.9%) housing units were designated as seasonal use only.
2000[edit]
At the2000 censusthere were 96 people, 19 households, and 4 families in the CDP. The population density was 43.5 inhabitants per square mile (16.8/km2). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 37.1 per square mile (14.3/km2). Theracial makeupof the CDP was 87.50% White, 2.08% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 1.04% Pacific Islander, and 7.29% from two or more races. 5.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[12] Of the 19 households 5.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.1% were married couples living together, and 78.9% were non-families. 5.3% of households were one person and 5.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 5.05 and the average family size was 2.75.
The age distribution was 7.3% under the age of 18, 62.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 5.2% from 45 to 64, and 1.0% 65 or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 255.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 256.0 males.
The median household income was $46,250 and the median family income was $0. Males had a median income of $17,917 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,853. There were no families and 0.9% of the population living below thepoverty line,including 0.0% of those under 18 and 0.0% of those over 64.
Infrastructure[edit]
The Kirkwood Mountain Resort was built with a micro-utility providing electric powerwithout connectingto the state electric grid. The community was eventually connected when the town of Kirkwood took over the utility.[13]
In popular culture[edit]
In episode 4 of season 2 ofThe West Wingentitled "In This White House",DeputyWhite House Communications DirectorSam Seabornreferences Kirkwood in a televised debate about school funding, though he mistakenly states that Kirkwood is located inOregon.His debate competitor, Ainsley Hayes, corrects him by noting that the town is located in California.[14]
References[edit]
- ^"Senators".State of California.RetrievedMarch 18,2013.
- ^"Members Assembly".State of California.RetrievedMarch 18,2013.
- ^"California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map".Civic Impulse, LLC.RetrievedMarch 1,2013.
- ^Durham, David L. (1998).California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State.Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1175.ISBN1-884995-14-4.
- ^U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirkwood, California
- ^"American FactFinder - Results".factfinder2.census.gov.U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedNovember 24,2018.[dead link]
- ^"Kirkwood CDP, California Census Data 2010".data.census.gov.RetrievedSeptember 5,2022.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Twin Lakes, CA".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
- ^ "xmACIS2".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2016.
- ^"2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Kirkwood CDP".U.S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon July 15, 2014.RetrievedJuly 12,2014.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^Penn, Ivan (September 1, 2022)."A Solar Firm Plans to Build Off-Grid Neighborhoods in California".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedSeptember 2,2022.
- ^"The West Wing: Second Season -" In This White House "exchange".westwing.bewarne.com.RetrievedNovember 24,2018.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This CDP also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |