Sequoia Crest, California facts for kids
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Sequoia Crest
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 Sequoia Crest, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.022 sq mi (2.647 km2) |
| • Land | 1.022 sq mi (2.647 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 7,008 ft (2,136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585447 |
Sequoia Crest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California.The community of Sequoia Crest contains more than 150 Giant Sequoias scattered throughout the subdivision. Sequoia Crest sits at an elevation of 7,008 feet (2,136 m). The 2010 United States census reported Sequoia Crest's population was 10. Sequoia Crest can be reached from Porterville by 41 curvy miles most on California State Route 190 with an elevation gain of 6,549 feet.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
"The 2010 United States Census reported that Sequoia Crest had a population of 10. The population density was 9.8 people per square mile (3.8/km2). The racial makeup of Sequoia Crest was 10 (100.0%) White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0 persons (0.0%).
The Census reported that 10 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 6 households, out of which 1 (16.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2 (33.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1 (16.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 0 (0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 0 (0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3 households (50.0%) were made up of individuals, and 2 (33.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.67. There were 3 families (50.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.33.
The population was spread out, with 2 people (20.0%) under the age of 18, 0 people (0%) aged 18 to 24, 1 people (10.0%) aged 25 to 44, 3 people (30.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 4 people (40.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
There were 95 housing units at an average density of 93.0 per square mile (35.9/km2), of which 5 (83.3%) were owner-occupied, and 1 (16.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 16.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 9 people (90.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1 people (10.0%) lived in rental housing units.
Access and infrastructure
Sequoia Crest is accessed by Redwood Drive, an all-weather road, connecting to State Highway 190. The County of Tulare plows the road daily in winter as well as roads within Sequoia Crest. Electricity is provided by Edison. Access to satellite television and internet is spotty due to the density of trees, including Giant Sequoias, that block satellite access on most parcels. Cell phone access is equally limited due to the mountain terrain. Land line service is provided by AT&T.
The Sequoia Crest Property Owners Association was formed in 1973. Sequoia Crest is primarily a vacation community with the population spiking on summer weekends and year-round holidays. Some homes are occupied full-time.
See also
In Spanish: Sequoia Crest (California) para niños
