Gold Mountain, California
Gold Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Location of Gold Mountain in Plumas County, California. | |
  Gold Mountain Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 39°45′41″N 120°31′09″W / 39.76139°N 120.51917°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.088 sq mi (15.768 km2) |
| • Land | 6.088 sq mi (15.768 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 73 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583025 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gold Mountain, California | |
Gold Mountain is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. Gold Mountain sits at an elevation of 5,341 feet (1,628 m). The 2020 United States census reported Gold Mountain's population was 73. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Gold Mountain as a census-designated place (CDP).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 6.1 square miles (15.8 km2), all of it land. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80 | — | |
| 2020 | 73 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 2000[5] 2010[6] | |||
Gold Mountain first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census formed from parts of Iron Horse and Valley Ranch CDPs and additional area.[6]
The 2020 United States census reported that Gold Mountain had a population of 73. The population density was 12.0 inhabitants per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of Gold Mountain was 71 (97%) White, 1 (1%) Pacific Islander, and 1 (1.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 persons (3%).[7]
There were 32 households, of which 22 were families and 2 were one person living alone.[8] The median age was 61.9 years.[7]
There were 82 housing units at an average density of 13.5 units per square mile (5.2 units/km2), of which 32 (39%) were occupied. Of these, 23 (72%) were owner-occupied, and 9 (28%) were occupied by renters.[7]
Politics
In the state legislature, Gold Mountain is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[9] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[10]
Federally, Gold Mountain is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Republican Kevin Kiley.[11]
Education
The school district is Plumas Unified School District.[12]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gold Mountain, California
- ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b c "Gold Mountain CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Gold Mountain CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Plumas County, CA (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2025. - Text list
External links
- Gold Mountain Community Services District
- Nakoma Community Association (Formerly Gold Mountain HOA)
