Big Bend
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Big Bend is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 79 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,686 ft (514 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montgomery Creek, 11.7 miles S.
- 79residents (2020 Census)
- 1,686 ftelevation · 514 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 14 / sq mipopulation density
- 96011ZIP code
About Big Bend
Big Bend (Achumawi: matéési) of the Madesi Valley is the indigenous homeland of the Madesi tribe, located in Shasta County, northeastern California, United States. It is named for a major change in course of the Pit River.
Its population is 79 as of the 2020 census, down from 102 from the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Big Bend as a census-designated place (CDP).
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Big Bend had 79 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79 |
|---|---|
| Density | 14 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Bend at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 79 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.73 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0114° N, 121.9300° W |
| ZIP code | 96011 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Bend
- Montgomery Creek11.7 mi S
- Round Mountain14.8 mi S
- Burney15.8 mi SE
- Johnson Park16.9 mi E
- McCloud19.9 mi NW
- Cassel20.8 mi E
- Castella21.8 mi NW
- Oak Run22.5 mi S
- Dunsmuir23.3 mi NW
- Fall River Mills25.5 mi E
- Lakehead25.6 mi W
- Jones Valley26.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Bend
What county is Big Bend in?
Big Bend is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Big Bend, CA?
79 people lived in Big Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Bend, CA?
The ZIP code of Big Bend is 96011.
What is the elevation of Big Bend?
1,686 feet (514 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Bend?
Montgomery Creek (11.7 mi), Round Mountain (14.8 mi), Burney (15.8 mi), Johnson Park (16.9 mi), McCloud (19.9 mi).
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