Paynes Creek, California
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Paynes Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California.[1] It is Script error: No such module "convert". east of Red Bluff. Its ZIP code is 96075 and telephone prefixes follow (530-597-xxxx), which is shared with the town of Dales, about Script error: No such module "convert". to the west. Paynes Creek sits at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] The 2020 United States census reported Paynes Creek's population was 54.
In late July 2024, the town of Paynes Creek was significantly impacted and partially destroyed by the Park Fire with no recorded fatalities.[2] The town is currently evacuated and it is unknown when or if repopulation will begin. Paynes Creek remains a census-designated place.
History
A post office called Paynes Creek was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1973.[3] The town is named for the eponymous watercourse Payne's Creek.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2), 99.96% of it land and 0.04% of it water.
Demographics
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| 2010 | 57 | — | |
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Paynes Creek first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[6]
The 2020 United States census reported that Paynes Creek had a population of 54. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of Paynes Creek was 43 (80%) White, 1 (2%) African American, 2 (4%) Native American, 0 (0%) Asian, 0 (0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0%) from other races, and 8 (15%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6 persons (11%).[7]
There were 20 households, and the average household size was 2.70.[7]
The age distribution was 8 people (15%) under the age of 18, 2 people (4%) aged 18 to 24, 11 people (20%) aged 25 to 44, 21 people (39%) aged 45 to 64, and 12 people (22%) who were 65Script error: No such module "String".years of age or older. The median age was 54.0Script error: No such module "String".years.[7]
There were 36 housing units, of which 20 were occupied, all by homeowners.[7]
Politics
In the state legislature Paynes Creek is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Brian Dahle, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen.
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Ecology
The Payne's Creek vicinity contains forested reaches, and also provides habitat for numerous understory flora and fauna. An example wildflower found in the vicinity is the mariposa lily Calochortus luteus, which is at its northern limit at the location of the Payne's Creek watershed.[9]
See also
References
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