Buttonwillow is a census-designated place located in Kern County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,266.

History

Buttonwillow was named for the buttonbush (Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis), which resembles the willow.

Geography

Buttonwillow is located at 35°24'33" North, 119°26'34" West (35.409060, -119.442910)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.1 km² (7.0 mi²). 18.1 km² (7.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,266 people, 328 households, and 270 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 70.1/km² (181.7/mi²). There are 364 housing units at an average density of 20.2/km² (52.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 34.28% White, 3.79% Black or African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 55.06% from other races, and 5.13% from two or more races. 68.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 328 households out of which 56.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% are non-families. 15.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.81 and the average family size is 4.25.

In the CDP the population is spread out with 38.0% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $28,370, and the median income for a family is $29,716. Males have a median income of $19,514 versus $16,974 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $9,424. 28.7% of the population and 23.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 35.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=35.40906&longitude=_119.44291&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=35.40906&lon=_119.44291&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=_119.44291&lat=35.40906&w=750&h=500)