Quincy, California

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Quincy, California
settlement_type = CDP


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map_caption = Location in Plumas County and the state of California


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = California
subdivision_name2 = Plumas
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area_total_km2 = 11
area_total_sq_mi = 4.2
area_land_km2 = 11
area_land_sq_mi = 4.2
area_water_km2 = 0
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elevation_ft = 3432
elevation_m = 1046
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1879
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population_density_km2 = 170.8
population_density_sq_mi = 447.4
timezone = Pacific (PST)
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latd = 39 |latm = 56 |lats = 11 |latNS = N
longd = 120 |longm = 56 |longs = 53 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = PDT
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 95971
area_code = 530
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 06-59080
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Quincy is a census-designated place and the county seat of Plumas County, California. The population was 1,879 at the 2000 census. Quincy is named after the city of Quincy, Illinois [cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=10733|title=Quincy, California Epodunk Database|date=2006|accessdate = 2007-07-11] . The town is noted as being the most recent home of the High Sierra Music Festival and as the home town of Major League Baseball utility outfielder, Jason Ellison, who was born in Quincy in 1978.

Geography

Quincy is located at coor dms|39|56|11|N|120|56|53|W|city (39.936279, -120.947921)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 41.2 square miles (111.0 km²).41.2 square miles (111.0 km²) of it is land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,879 people, 858 households, and 479 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 443.4 people per square mile (171.1/km²). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 212.2/sq mi (81.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.90% White, 1.54% African American, 2.24% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 2.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.79% of the population.

There were 858 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,508, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $27,411 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,944. About 5.1% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

A "Major" Mountain Community

Quincy is one of three "major" mountain communities with rumors of incorporation, including Weaverville in Trinity County and Burney in Shasta County.

Quincy is the only town in Plumas County to possess a large chain grocery store, Safeway. Quincy was the only town with a standard fast-food franchise, Taco Bell, until Portola obtained a Subway (restaurant). Quincy now has a Subway as well.

History

Quincy started as a Gold Rush community just outside of Elizabethtown, CA.

Politics

In the state legislature Quincy is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Rick Keene. Federally, Quincy is located in California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11 [cite web | title = Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest? | publisher = Campaign Legal Center Blog | url=http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html | accessdate = 2007-10-20] and is represented by Republican John Doolittle.

External links

* [http://www.quincychamber.com Quincy Chamber of Commerce] News from Quincy
* [http://www.plumasnews.com Feather River Bulletin - Local newspaper]

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