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== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Fort Jones is located at 41&deg;36'26" North, 122&deg;50'31" West (41.607303, -122.841817)[[Geographic references|<sup>1</sup>]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.6 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (0.6 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 1.6 km&sup2; (0.6 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.0 km&sup2; (0.0 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.6 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (0.6 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 1.6 km&sup2; (0.6 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 660 people, 298 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density is 424.7/km&sup2; (1,096.7/mi&sup2;). There are 328 housing units at an average density of 211.1 persons/km&sup2; (545.0 persons/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 88.64% White, 0.15% [[African American]], 3.18% [[Native American]], 0.00% [[Asia|Asian]], 0.45% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 6.06% from two or more races. 8.03% of the population are [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 660 people, 298 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 424.7/km&sup2; (1,096.7/mi&sup2;). There are 328 housing units at an average density of 211.1/km&sup2; (545.0/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 88.64% White, 0.15% [[African American]], 3.18% [[Native American]], 0.00% [[Asia|Asian]], 0.45% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 6.06% from two or more races. 8.03% of the population are [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.


There are 298 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 37.6% are non-families. 33.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.81.
There are 298 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% are non-families. 33.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.81.


In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.

Revision as of 02:14, 9 December 2002

Fort Jones is a city located in Siskiyou County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 660.

Geography

Fort Jones is located at 41°36'26" North, 122°50'31" West (41.607303, -122.841817)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 660 people, 298 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density is 424.7/km² (1,096.7/mi²). There are 328 housing units at an average density of 211.1/km² (545.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.64% White, 0.15% African American, 3.18% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 6.06% from two or more races. 8.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 298 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% are non-families. 33.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.81.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $21,563, and the median income for a family is $25,625. Males have a median income of $31,058 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,301. 26.0% of the population and 23.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.1% are under the age of 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older.