Geography of California - Geography of California The geography of California is defined by its central feature--the Central Valley, a huge, fertile valley between the coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada to the east. In the North, the Central Valley is bounded by the Cascade Range, a rugged volcanic pinewood wilderness that extends into Oregon and the Klamath Mountains, a range of mountains in the northwest corner of the state. The northern part of the Central Valley is called the Sacramento Valley, after its river, and the southern part is called the San Joaquin Valley (pronounced "san wahkeen"), after its river. The whole Central Valley is watered by mountain-fed rivers (notably the San Joaquin, Kings, and Sacramento) that drain to the San Francisco Bay. The rivers are sufficiently large.
Kern County, California - Kern County, California Kern County is a county located in the southern Central Valley of California, north of Los Angeles County. As of 2000 its population is 661,645. The county seat is Bakersfield. The county has a large agricultural base and is a significant producer of energy. As well as oil and natural gas it is also noted for its mineral wealth, including gold and Kernite, which was discovered in 1926. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns 5.
Kensington, California - Kensington, California Kensington is a town located in Contra Costa County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,936. Geography \nKensington is located at 37°54'22" North, 122°16'44" West (37.906200, -122.278810)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 3.0 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.87% is water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,936 people, 2,192 households, and 1,372 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,657.2/km˛ (4,301.9/mi˛). There are 2,245 housing units at an average density of 753.7/km˛ (1,956.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 81.77% White, 2.55% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 10.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.91%.
Kerman, California - Kerman, California Kerman is a city located in Fresno County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,551. Geography \nKerman is located at 36°43'34" North, 120°3'34" West (36.726082, -120.059416)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.6 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,551 people, 2,389 households, and 1,994 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,528.5/km˛ (3,951.2/mi˛). There are 2,462 housing units at an average density of 440.1/km˛ (1,137.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 42.50% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 1.95% Native American, 8.29% Asian, 0.02%.
Keeler, California - Keeler, California Keeler is a town located in Inyo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 66. Geography \nKeeler is located at 36°29'17" North, 117°52'21" West (36.487943, -117.872623)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 66 people, 36 households, and 19 families residing in the town. The population density is 21.2/km˛ (54.9/mi˛). There are 67 housing units at an average density of 21.6/km˛ (55.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.97% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00%.
Keene, California - Keene, California Keene is a town located in Kern County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 339. Geography \nKeene is located at 35°14'21" North, 118°34'57" West (35.239090, -118.582510)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.2 km˛ (9.7 mi˛). 25.2 km˛ (9.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 339 people, 136 households, and 99 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.4/km˛ (34.8/mi˛). There are 177 housing units at an average density of 7.0/km˛ (18.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 81.71% White, 2.65% Black or African American, 2.95% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00%.
Kernville, California - Kernville, California Kernville is a town located in Kern County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,736. Geography \nKernville is located at 35°44'44" North, 118°25'39" West (35.745502, -118.427367)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.7 km˛ (12.6 mi˛). 32.7 km˛ (12.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,736 people, 800 households, and 482 families residing in the town. The population density is 53.1/km˛ (137.5/mi˛). There are 1,210 housing units at an average density of 37.0/km˛ (95.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 90.55% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 2.07% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.06%.
Kettleman City, California - Kettleman City, California Kettleman City is a town located in Kings County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,499. Geography \nKettleman City is located at 36°0'31" North, 119°57'46" West (36.008650, -119.962885)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,499 people, 320 households, and 289 families residing in the town. The population density is 3,404.5/km˛ (8,691.4/mi˛). There are 329 housing units at an average density of 747.2/km˛ (1,907.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 26.62% White, 0.40% African American, 1.87% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00%.
Kelseyville, California - Kelseyville, California Kelseyville is a town located in Lake County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,928. Geography \nKelseyville is located at 38°58'21" North, 122°49'53" West (38.972457, -122.831409)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.4 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 8.4 km˛ (3.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,928 people, 1,095 households, and 724 families residing in the town. The population density is 350.0/km˛ (905.5/mi˛). There are 1,175 housing units at an average density of 140.5/km˛ (363.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 76.98% White, 0.14% African American, 2.66% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Kentfield, California - Kentfield, California Kentfield is a town located in Marin County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,351. Geography \nKentfield is located at 37°57'5" North, 122°32'50" West (37.951491, -122.547148)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.8 km˛ (3.0 mi˛). 7.8 km˛ (3.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.33% is water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 6,351 people, 2,506 households, and 1,806 families residing in the town. The population density is 817.4/km˛ (2,119.5/mi˛). There are 2,565 housing units at an average density of 330.1/km˛ (856.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 94.54% White, 0.35% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.14% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races,.
Keddie, California - Keddie, California Keddie is a town located in Plumas County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 96. Geography \nKeddie is located at 40°0'21" North, 120°57'25" West (40.005901, -120.956899)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 96 people, 37 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density is 56.2/km˛ (144.5/mi˛). There are 67 housing units at an average density of 39.2/km˛ (100.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 86.46% White, 2.08% African American, 1.04% Native American, 3.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander,.
Kennedy, California - Kennedy, California Kennedy is a town located in San Joaquin County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,275. Geography \nKennedy is located at 37°55'54" North, 121°15'6" West (37.931774, -121.251802)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.2 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 3,275 people, 766 households, and 627 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,036.5/km˛ (2,690.4/mi˛). There are 807 housing units at an average density of 255.4/km˛ (662.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 29.10% White, 9.19% African American, 1.56% Native American, 10.50% Asian, 0.24% Pacific.
Keyes, California - Keyes, California Keyes is a town located in Stanislaus County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,575. Geography \nKeyes is located at 37°33'42" North, 120°55'2" West (37.561800, -120.917361)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.4 km˛ (2.9 mi˛). 7.4 km˛ (2.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,575 people, 1,391 households, and 1,065 families residing in the town. The population density is 615.5/km˛ (1,591.9/mi˛). There are 1,471 housing units at an average density of 197.9/km˛ (511.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 61.99% White, 0.59% African American, 1.99% Native American, 3.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander,.
Ventura County, California - Ventura County, California Ventura County is a county located on the U.S. state of California's Pacific coast, just northwest of Los Angeles. As of 2000 it had a population of 753,197. Its county seat is Ventura. This county is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Channel Islands National Park is located in the county. History Ventura County was formed from parts of Santa Barbara County in 1872. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,719 km˛ (2,208 mi˛). 4,779 km˛ (1,845 mi˛) of it is land and 940 km˛ (363 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 16.43% water. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 753,197 people, 243,234 households, and 182,911 families residing in the.
Vernon, California - Vernon, California Vernon is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91. Geography \nVernon is located at 34°0'4" North, 118°12'40" West (34.001213, -118.210979)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.4 km˛ (5.2 mi˛). 12.9 km˛ (5.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.10% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 91 people, 25 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density is 7.0/km˛ (18.2/mi˛). There are 26 housing units at an average density of 2.0/km˛ (5.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 47.25% White, 0.00% African American,.
Ventura, California - Ventura, California San Buenaventura (Ventura) is the county seat of Ventura County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 100,916. Geography \nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 84.6 km˛ (32.7 mi˛). 54.6 km˛ (21.1 mi˛) of it is land and 30.0 km˛ (11.6 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 35.49% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 100,916 people, 38,524 households, and 25,233 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,849.3/km˛ (4,790.6/mi˛). There are 39,803 housing units at an average density of 729.4/km˛ (1,889.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 78.79% White, 1.41% African American, 1.16% Native American, 3.00% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 11.14%.
Kings County, California - Kings County, California Kings County is a county located in the Central Valley of California, southeast of Fresno County. It is located in a rich agricultural region. As of 2000 the population was 129,461. The county seat is Hanford. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns 5.
Kirkwood, California - Kirkwood, California Kirkwood is a town located in Alpine County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 96. Geography \nKirkwood is located at 38°41'18" North, 120°3'19" West (38.688329, -120.055160)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 5.7 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and 2.5 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 30.06% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 96 people, 19 households, and 4 families residing in the town. The population density is 16.8/km˛ (43.5/mi˛). There are 82 housing units at an average density of 14.3/km˛ (37.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 87.50% White, 0.00% Black or African.
Kingsburg, California - Kingsburg, California Kingsburg is a city located in Fresno County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,199. Geography \nKingsburg is located at 36°31'6" North, 119°33'12" West (36.518342, -119.553332)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 km˛ (2.3 mi˛). 6.1 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,199 people, 3,226 households, and 2,458 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,517.8/km˛ (3,933.4/mi˛). There are 3,358 housing units at an average density of 554.1/km˛ (1,435.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 71.93% White, 0.45% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 2.74% Asian, 0.14%.
King City, California - King City, California King City is a city located in Monterey County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,094. Geography \nKing City is located at 36°12'41" North, 121°7'40" West (36.211251, -121.127907)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km˛ (3.7 mi˛). 9.5 km˛ (3.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.34% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 11,094 people, 2,736 households, and 2,251 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,170.3/km˛ (3,030.0/mi˛). There are 2,822 housing units at an average density of 297.7/km˛ (770.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 42.09% White, 0.59% African.
