Covelo, California
Encyclopedia
Covelo is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Mendocino County
, California
, United States
. Covelo is located 14 miles (23 km) east-northeast of Laytonville
, at an elevation of 1398 feet (426 m). The population was 1,255 at the 2010 census, up from 1,175 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), 99.40% of it land, 0.60% of it water.
Covelo is the location of the Covelo American Viticultural Area
.
was 175.8 people per square mile (67.9/km²). The racial makeup of Covelo was 611 (48.7%) White, 14 (1.1%) African American, 475 (37.8%) Native American, 10 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 49 (3.9%) from other races
, and 96 (7.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 163 persons (13.0%).
The Census reported that 1,247 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 8 (0.6%) were institutionalized.
There were 481 households, out of which 148 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 146 (30.4%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 81 (16.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 56 (11.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 70 (14.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 148 households (30.8%) were made up of individuals and 53 (11.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59. There were 283 families
(58.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.25.
The population was spread out with 339 people (27.0%) under the age of 18, 105 people (8.4%) aged 18 to 24, 320 people (25.5%) aged 25 to 44, 299 people (23.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 192 people (15.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.
There were 542 housing units at an average density of 75.9 per square mile (29.3/km²), of which 314 (65.3%) were owner-occupied, and 167 (34.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 791 people (63.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 456 people (36.3%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 442 households, and 301 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 164.9 people per square mile (63.6/km²). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 71.8 per square mile (27.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 50.21% White
, 0.85% Black
or African American
, 40.26% Native American
, 0.34% Asian
, 0.17% Pacific Islander
, 1.96% from other races
, and 6.21% from two or more races. 8.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 442 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,639, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $21,146 versus $17,014 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $12,628. About 17.1% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Covelo is located in the 2nd Senate
District, represented by Democrat
Noreen Evans
, and in the 1st Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
. Federally, Covelo is located in California's 1st congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of D +10 and is represented by Democrat Mike Thompson
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Mendocino County
Mendocino County, California
Mendocino County is a county located on the north coast of the U.S. state of California, north of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and west of the Central Valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 87,841, up from 86,265 at the 2000 census...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. Covelo is located 14 miles (23 km) east-northeast of Laytonville
Laytonville, California
Laytonville is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. Laytonville, is located north-northwest of Willits, at an elevation of 1670 feet...
, at an elevation of 1398 feet (426 m). The population was 1,255 at the 2010 census, up from 1,175 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Covelo is located at 39°47′35"N 123°14′53"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), 99.40% of it land, 0.60% of it water.
Covelo is the location of the Covelo American Viticultural Area
Covelo AVA
The Covelo AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in northern Mendocino County, California. Although the region only has under vine, it was granted AVA status by the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on February 16, 2006 based purely on the...
.
History
Covelo began in 1860, with the opening of the town's first store. The post office opened in 1870. The town was named after a village in Switzerland.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Covelo had a population of 1,255. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 175.8 people per square mile (67.9/km²). The racial makeup of Covelo was 611 (48.7%) White, 14 (1.1%) African American, 475 (37.8%) Native American, 10 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 49 (3.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 96 (7.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 163 persons (13.0%).
The Census reported that 1,247 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 8 (0.6%) were institutionalized.
There were 481 households, out of which 148 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 146 (30.4%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 81 (16.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 56 (11.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 70 (14.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 148 households (30.8%) were made up of individuals and 53 (11.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59. There were 283 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(58.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.25.
The population was spread out with 339 people (27.0%) under the age of 18, 105 people (8.4%) aged 18 to 24, 320 people (25.5%) aged 25 to 44, 299 people (23.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 192 people (15.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.
There were 542 housing units at an average density of 75.9 per square mile (29.3/km²), of which 314 (65.3%) were owner-occupied, and 167 (34.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 791 people (63.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 456 people (36.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 442 households, and 301 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 164.9 people per square mile (63.6/km²). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 71.8 per square mile (27.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 50.21% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.85% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 40.26% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.34% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.17% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.96% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 6.21% from two or more races. 8.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 442 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,639, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $21,146 versus $17,014 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $12,628. About 17.1% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Covelo is located in the 2nd Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans is an American politician in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 2nd district, encompassing Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa counties, as well as parts of Sonoma and Solano counties....
, and in the 1st Assembly
California State Assembly
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District, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
Wesley Chesbro
Wesley P. Chesbro is a Democratic politician from California. He is currently the Assembly member for the 1st Assembly district in California. Previously, Chesbro served as a State Senator from California's 2nd district from 1998 until 2006...
. Federally, Covelo is located in California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California and presently consists of the northern coastline and includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties and parts of Sonoma and Yolo counties.The district is currently...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of D +10 and is represented by Democrat Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
Michael C. Thompson , is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties as well as parts of Yolo and Sonoma Counties....
.