Mad River, California

Mad River
census-designated place
Mad River

Position in California.

Coordinates: 40°27′00″N 123°30′05″W / 40.45000°N 123.50139°W / 40.45000; -123.50139Coordinates: 40°27′00″N 123°30′05″W / 40.45000°N 123.50139°W / 40.45000; -123.50139
Country  United States
State  California
County Trinity
Area[1]
 • Total 34.653 sq mi (89.750 km2)
 • Land 34.653 sq mi (89.750 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation[2] 2,484 ft (757 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 420
 • Density 12/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP Code 95552
Area code(s) 707
GNIS feature ID 2583071
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mad River, California

Mad River (formerly, Kuntz) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California.[2] Mad River is located in the southern part of the county. Mad River sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet (757 m).[2] The ZIP Code is 95552 and Mad River is the furthest east town in area code 707. The 2010 United States census reported Mad River's population was 420.

Mad River has the last services on California State Route 36 until the Wildwood Store, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Platina. That is 39 miles (63 km) away. Its post office serves itself and the communities of Dinsmore (Humboldt County), and Van Duzen; both using 95552 as their ZIP code. Ruth residents with Post Office Boxes at the Ruth Store share the 95526 zip code with Bridgeville. In the Spring of 2014, Ruth residents with mail boxes on the Mad River Road are now part of the Mad River zip code and use the city designation of Mad River, CA 95552. Mad River is home to Southern Trinity High School, the region's only high school with an enrollment of 45 students. It is also home to Van Duzen Elementary School.


History

The stream was named in December 1849 by the Gregg Party. Myth has it that the leader of the party, in apparent anger with fellow companions over latitude positioning, coined the term when comparing the experience of the difficult exchange between his peers.[3]

At the 2000 census, Mad River constituted a census county division (CCD). The population was 838 at the 2000 census. Most of the former CCD is covered by the Six Rivers National Forest and the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Mad River, itself, is near the western extent of Ruth Lake, the major water reservoir for the populated area around Humboldt Bay within Humboldt County located to the northwest.

Communities within the former CCD

Most of the communities that encompass the former Mad River CCD are off main highways and at least 100 miles (160 km) from a major city. The area code for most of the region is 707, because phone service comes from larger communities in Humboldt County, such as Bridgeville or Garberville.

Creeks, lakes, rivers, and streams

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CCD has a total area of 155.6 square miles (830.8 km²) all land.

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 838 people and 433 families residing in the CCD. The population density was 0.4/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CCD was 86.8% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 0% Asian, 8.9% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 34.65 square miles (89.75 km²), all of it land.

Climate

This area experiences hot summers and mild winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mad River has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census[6] reported that Mad River had a population of 420. The population density was 12.1 people per square mile (4.7/km²). The racial makeup of Mad River was 383 (91.2%) White, 1 (0.2%) African American, 11 (2.6%) Native American, 1 (0.2%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 7 (1.7%) from other races, and 17 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21 persons (5.0%).

The Census reported that 420 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 198 households, out of which 40 (20.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 82 (41.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 20 (10.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 7 (3.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 15 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 71 households (35.9%) were made up of individuals and 16 (8.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12. There were 109 families (55.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.72.

The population was spread out with 76 people (18.1%) under the age of 18, 17 people (4.0%) aged 18 to 24, 85 people (20.2%) aged 25 to 44, 175 people (41.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 67 people (16.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.8 males.

There were 347 housing units at an average density of 10.0 per square mile (3.9/km²), of which 127 (64.1%) were owner-occupied, and 71 (35.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.0%. 269 people (64.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 151 people (36.0%) lived in rental housing units.

Politics

In the state legislature, Mad River is in the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire,[7] and the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Jim Wood.[8]

Federally, Mad River is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.[9]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Census
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mad River, California
  3. ↑ Turner, Dennis W. (1993). Place Names of Humboldt County, California: A Compendium 1542-1992. Eureka, CA: Eureka Printing Company, Inc. p. 139. ISBN 0-9629617-1-X.
  4. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Mad River, California
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Mad River CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  9. ↑ "California's 2nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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