Big Bend, California
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Big Bend is a census-designated place located in Shasta County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 149.
Geography
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Location of Big Bend, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 149 people, 70 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 10.1/km² (26.1/mi²). There are 106 housing units at an average density of 7.2/km² (18.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 83.22% White, 0.00% African American, 8.72% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.36% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 3.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 70 households out of which 21.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% are non-families. 41.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.13 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 36.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 119.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 128.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $23,750, and the median income for a family is $23,000. Males have a median income of $33,750 versus $40,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $16,183. 45.2% of the population and 50.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 60.0% of those under the age of 18 and 25.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.