Soulsbyville, California
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Soulsbyville is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Tuolumne County, California. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 1,729.
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Geography
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Location of Soulsbyville, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 7.9 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.9 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,729 people, 674 households, and 485 families residing in the community. The population density is 219.6/km² (568.5/mi²). There are 725 housing units at an average density of 92.1/km² (238.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 92.19% White, 0.00% African American, 2.20% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.95% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. 7.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 674 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 21.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.01.
The population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $42,500, and the median income for a family is $45,625. Males have a median income of $34,516 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the community is $18,514. 15.6% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.3% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Soulsbyville is named after Ben Soulsby, who resided in the area during the California Gold Rush. Mr. Soulsby ran a lumber mill near the intersection of Black Oak Road and Draper Mine Road. His contribution to society is forever embossed in the following elementary school song: "we're the kids from Soulsbyville, come on up the hill, we're by the old saw mill, we're the kids from Soulsbyville".