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 / 39.76139; -120.51917
Country United States
State California
CountyPlumas
Area
 • Total
6.088 sq mi (15.768 km2)
 • Land6.088 sq mi (15.768 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Population
 • Total
73
 • Density12/sq mi (4.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID2583025
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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
201080
202073−8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

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%).[5]

There were 32 households, of which 22 were families and 2 were one person living alone.[6] The median age was 61.9 years.[5]

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.[5]

Politics

In the state legislature, Gold Mountain is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[7] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[8]

Federally, Gold Mountain is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[9]

Education

The school district is Plumas Unified School District.[10]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gold Mountain, California
  3. ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Gold Mountain CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  7. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  8. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  9. ^ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  10. ^ 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