| Montgomery Creek, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| - Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,140 ft (650 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 96 |
| - Density | 29.9/sq mi (11.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 96065 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-48998 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0263769 |
Montgomery Creek is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Zachariah Montgomery.
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Geography
Montgomery Creek is located at (40.840230, -121.919586)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 96 people, 42 households, and 27 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 29.9 people per square mile (11.5/km²). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 15.9/sq mi (6.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.38% White, 12.50% Native American, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population. There were 42 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81. In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,211. There were 29.6% of families and 33.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 47.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Famous Residents
Actor Craig T. Nelson lived in Montgomery Creek while working as a janitor at Cedar Creek Elementary School.
External links
- Montgomery Creek, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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Shasta County, California |
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| County seat: Redding | ||
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| CDPs |
Big Bend | Burney | Cottonwood | Fall River Mills | French Gulch | Lakehead-Lakeshore | McArthur | Millville | Montgomery Creek | Palo Cedro | Round Mountain | Shingletown |
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| Unincorporated communities |
Bella Vista | Cassel | Castella | Hat Creek | Igo | Oak Run | Old Station | Platina | Pollard Flat | Shasta | Whitmore |
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