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'''Catheys Valley''' (formerly, '''Cathay''' and '''Cathey's Valley''') is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Mariposa County, California|Mariposa County]], [[California]].<ref name=gnis /> It lies in Catheys Valley 22 miles (35.2&nbsp;km) northeast of [[Merced, California|Merced]], and {{convert|8|mi|km|0}} southwest of [[Mariposa, California|Mariposa]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|756}}</ref> at an elevation of 1325 feet (404 m).<ref name=gnis /> Catheys Valley has a population of 1,007. Catheys Valley was named after Andrew Cathey, a native of North Carolina, who settled in this valley around 1850.<ref name=gnis /> The ZIP Code is 95306. The community is inside [[area code 209]].
'''Catheys Valley''' (formerly, '''Cathay''' and '''Cathey's Valley''') is a [[census-designated place]]<ref>{{gnis|2582968}}</ref> in [[Mariposa County, California|Mariposa County]], [[California]].<ref name=gnis /> It lies in Catheys Valley 22 miles (35.2&nbsp;km) northeast of [[Merced, California|Merced]], and {{convert|8|mi|km|0}} southwest of [[Mariposa, California|Mariposa]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|756}}</ref> at an elevation of 1325 feet (404 m).<ref name=gnis /> As of the 2010 census, Catheys Valley had a population of 825. Catheys Valley was named after Andrew Cathey, a native of North Carolina, who settled in this valley around 1850.<ref name=gnis /> The ZIP Code is 95306. The community is inside [[area code 209]].


==History==
==History==
The first Catheys Valley post office opened in 1879, and closed in 1881.<ref name=CGN /> The Cathay post office opened in 1882, closed in 1918, re-opened in 1919, and changed its name to Catheys Valley in 1964.<ref name=CGN />
The first Catheys Valley post office opened in 1879, and closed in 1881.<ref name=CGN /> The Cathay post office opened in 1882, closed in 1918, re-opened in 1919, and changed its name to Catheys Valley in 1964.<ref name=CGN />

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP covers an area of {{convert|23.464|mi2|km2|sp=us|3}}, virtually all land.


==Demographics==
The [[2010 United States Census]] reported that Catheys Valley had a population of 825. The racial makeup of Catheys Valley was 730 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6 [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 12 [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 12 [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1 [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 33 from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 31 from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 80 persons.<ref>http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL1.ST13&prodType=table US Census Bureau</ref>



==Politics==
==Politics==
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Revision as of 23:28, 6 June 2011

Catheys Valley
census-designated place
Country United States
State California
CountyMariposa
Area
[1]
 • Total
23.464 sq mi (60.770 km2)
 • Land23.415 sq mi (60.644 km2)
 • Water0.049 sq mi (0.126 km2)  0.21%
Elevation
[2]
1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
825
 • Density35/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
95306
Area code209
GNIS feature IDs254727; 2582968
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Catheys Valley, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Catheys Valley, California

Catheys Valley (formerly, Cathay and Cathey's Valley) is a census-designated place[3] in Mariposa County, California.[2] It lies in Catheys Valley 22 miles (35.2 km) northeast of Merced, and 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Mariposa,[4] at an elevation of 1325 feet (404 m).[2] As of the 2010 census, Catheys Valley had a population of 825. Catheys Valley was named after Andrew Cathey, a native of North Carolina, who settled in this valley around 1850.[2] The ZIP Code is 95306. The community is inside area code 209.

History

The first Catheys Valley post office opened in 1879, and closed in 1881.[4] The Cathay post office opened in 1882, closed in 1918, re-opened in 1919, and changed its name to Catheys Valley in 1964.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 23.464 square miles (60.771 km2), virtually all land.


Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that Catheys Valley had a population of 825. The racial makeup of Catheys Valley was 730 White, 6 African American, 12 Native American, 12 Asian, 1 Pacific Islander, 33 from other races, and 31 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 80 persons.[5]


Politics

In the state legislature Catheys Valley is located in the 14th Senate District, represented by Republican Tom Berryhill, and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Kristin Olsen. Federally, Catheys Valley is located in California's 19th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10[6] and is represented by Republican Jeff Denham.

Notable people

Home of New England Patriots 2005 1st round Pick Logan Mankins

References

  1. ^ U.S. Census
  2. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Catheys Valley, California
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Catheys Valley, California
  4. ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 756. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  5. ^ http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL1.ST13&prodType=table US Census Bureau
  6. ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
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