What is the population of Rail Road Flat, California?

Rail Road Flat has a population of approximately 498 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Rail Road Flat, California located?

Rail Road Flat is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.3356°, -120.5501°.

What is the median household income in Rail Road Flat?

The median household income in Rail Road Flat is approximately $87,951 based on the most recent open data.

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Rail Road Flat

Total population

498

Median home value

$426,100

14%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$87,951

Rail Road Flat$88k

National$74k

Air quality index

76Moderate

Elevation795 m

Land area85.89 km²

Coordinates38.34°, -120.55°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

795 m

Area

85.89 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rail Road Flat is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

This historic mining town, elevation 2,600 feet (788 m), was named after primitive mule-drawn ore cars used here. There was never actually a railroad here. The town was established in 1849. It was the site of an Indian council as well as the center of rich placer and quartz mining. Its largest producer was the Petticoat Mine. The post office was established in 1857, closed in 1858, and re-established in 1869

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (1.55%) is water. In 2010, the area of the CDP was , of which was land and (0.47%) was water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.5

Median home value

$426,100

Housing units

322

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

85.1%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

4.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.3356

Longitude

-120.5501

Water area

0.20 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

13.1

PM10 (µg/m³)

16.1

Ozone (µg/m³)

140

NO₂ (µg/m³)

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31%

Diabetes

10.7%

Adult obesity

32.9%

Binge drinking

17.8%

Adult smoking

18.7%

No leisure activity

27%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

29,236

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Common Raven
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
870
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
849
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
825
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
792
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Swainson, 1827 · Aves
713
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
708
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
691
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
656

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Mokelumne Hill Elementary
Elementary · Mokelumne Hill · 158 students · 19.8:1 ratio
West Point Elementary
Elementary · West Point · 121 students · 24.2:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).