Kings Beach, California
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Kings Beach is a census-designated place located in Placer County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,037.
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Geography
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Location of Kings Beach, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,037 people, 1,411 households, and 788 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 454.4/km² (1,176.4/mi²). There are 2,284 housing units at an average density of 257.1/km² (665.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 70.03% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 1.88% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 23.61% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. 48.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,411 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.69.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 122.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 133.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $35,507, and the median income for a family is $37,837. Males have a median income of $25,880 versus $21,571 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $16,556. 17.7% of the population and 17.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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Kings Beach is a great place to visit. The casinos on the North Shore are not that spectacular, but the general area is optimal for outdoor sports year-round. Lodging is cheap, and the people are friendly. There is a great family-run Bakery, and a passable Italian restaurant. The Golf course is challenging, although only 9 holes. The whole town is nicely sloped toward the water, and if you are there in the winter, late at night, the best activity is sledding down the streets after a good snowfall. If you are there in the summer, get a slurpee from 7-11 before walking the beach.