Shoshone, California

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 28.7 sqmi, over 99% of it land. It is 14 mi east of Epaulet Peak, at an elevation of 1585 ft.

Shoshone is at the junction of California State Route 127 and California State Route 178.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shoshone has a hot desert climate, abbreviated "BWh" on climate maps.

History

Shoshone was founded in 1910 by Ralph Jacobus "Dad" Fairbanks, (December 26, 1857 – October 3, 1943) a Death Valley businessman. The town remains owned by his descendants; his daughter Estelle Francis (October 10, 1892 – March 6, 1970) married Charles Brown (December 12, 1883 – May 9, 1963) and they continued management of the town after Fairbanks left. A post office operated at Shoshone from 1915, closed for part of 1920. Shoshone was a stop on the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad which shut down in 1940.

Demographics

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Shoshone first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.

2010

The 2010 United States census reported that Shoshone had a population of 31. The population density was 1.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of Shoshone was 28 (90.3%) White, 1 (3.2%) African American, 1 (3.2%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 0 (0.0%) from other races, and 1 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0 persons (0.0%).

The Census reported that 31 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 17 households, out of which 2 (11.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 4 (23.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2 (11.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 0 (0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 4 (23.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6 households (35.3%) were made up of individuals, and 4 (23.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82. There were 6 families (35.3% of all households); the average family size was 2.50.

The population was spread out, with 3 people (9.7%) under the age of 18, 0 people (0%) aged 18 to 24, 13 people (41.9%) aged 25 to 44, 10 people (32.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 5 people (16.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

There were 31 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /mi2, of which 17 were occupied, of which 5 (29.4%) were owner-occupied, and 12 (70.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 16.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 20.0%. 9 people (29.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 22 people (71.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the census of 2000, there were 52 people, 26 households, and 17 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1.8 /mi2. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 1.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.46% White, 5.77% Native American, and 5.77% from two or more races. 7.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 26 households, out of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.22.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 11.5% under the age of 18, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $66,250, and the median income for a family was $61,750. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $41,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,051. There were no families and 4.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no one under 18 and no one over 64.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Shoshone is in , and .

In the United States House of Representatives, Shoshone is in .

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