Beckwourth
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California
Beckwourth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plumas County, California, with 478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,911 ft (1,497 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Davis, 2.4 miles W.
- 478residents (2020 Census)
- 4,911 ftelevation · 1,497 m
- 11.7 sq miland area · 30.3 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 96129ZIP code
About Beckwourth
Beckwourth (formerly, Beckwith and Beekwith) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 478.
Beckwourth is located in the Sierra Valley, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Portola, near the head-waters of the Middle Fork of the Feather River.
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- $378,700
- Median age
- 65.8
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Beckwourth had 478 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 478 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beckwourth at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plumas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 478 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.68 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8439° N, 120.4140° W |
| ZIP code | 96129 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0604772 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beckwourth
- Lake Davis2.4 mi W
- Portola3.6 mi SW
- Delleker4.6 mi SW
- Iron Horse5.7 mi SW
- Gold Mountain8.0 mi SW
- Mabie8.3 mi SW
- Mohawk Vista9.6 mi W
- Clio10.2 mi SW
- C-Road10.3 mi SW
- Valley Ranch10.7 mi SW
- Whitehawk11.3 mi SW
- Blairsden11.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Beckwourth
What county is Beckwourth in?
Beckwourth is in Plumas County, California.
What is the population of Beckwourth, CA?
478 people lived in Beckwourth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beckwourth, CA?
The ZIP code of Beckwourth is 96129.
What is the elevation of Beckwourth?
4,911 feet (1,497 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beckwourth?
Lake Davis (2.4 mi), Portola (3.6 mi), Delleker (4.6 mi), Iron Horse (5.7 mi), Gold Mountain (8.0 mi).
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