Nubieber, California

Nubieber
Nubieber
Location in California
Coordinates: 41°05′45″N 121°10′59″W / 41.09583°N 121.18306°W / 41.09583; -121.18306
Country United States
State California
CountyLassen County
Area
 • Total
0.757 sq mi (1.961 km2)
 • Land0.749 sq mi (1.940 km2)
 • Water0.008 sq mi (0.021 km2)  1.06%
Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19
 • Density25/sq mi (9.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature IDs253179; 2628767
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California

Nubieber (formerly, Big Valley City and New Town) is a census-designated place[3] in Lassen County, California.[2] It is located at the common terminus of the Western Pacific Railroad and the Great Northern Railway Bieber Line 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Bieber,[4] at an elevation of 4121 feet (1256 m).[2] Its population is 19 as of the 2020 census, down from 50 from the 2010 census.

History

The settlement was established in 1931, when the railroads were built to the place.[4] The first post office opened the same year.[4] The name was a version of "New Bieber". The first person born in the settlement was Shirley Patrica Warren, daughter of Rex and Beulah Warren.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square mile (2.0 km2), of which 99% is land.

Demographics

The 2020 United States census reported that Nubieber had a population of 19. The population density was 25.4 inhabitants per square mile (9.8/km2). Of the population, 11 were White, 1 was African American, 1 was Native American, 1 was Asian, 1 was from some other race, and 4 were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 persons.[5]

There were 12 households, and the average household size was 1.58. The median age was 66.4 years.[5]

There were 16 housing units, of which 12 were occupied. Of these, 8 were owner-occupied, and 4 were occupied by renters.[5]

Politics

In the state legislature, Nubieber is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[6] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[7]

Federally, Nubieber is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[8]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California
  4. ^ a b c d Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 405. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  5. ^ a b c "Nubieber CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  6. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  7. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  8. ^ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.