Biggs, California
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Biggs is a city located in Butte County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,793.
Geography
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Location of Biggs, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,793 people, 571 households, and 449 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,331.3/km² (3,451.6/mi²). There are 613 housing units at an average density of 455.2/km² (1,180.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.51% White, 0.45% Black or African American, 1.84% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 18.52% from other races, and 3.85% from two or more races. 27.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 571 households out of which 44.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% are non-families. 17.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.14 and the average family size is 3.55.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,250, and the median income for a family is $39,063. Males have a median income of $32,692 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,386. 17.5% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.