Buck Meadows, California

Buck Meadows
Census-designated place
Buck Meadows General Store
Location in Mariposa County, California
Buck Meadows
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°48′19″N 120°04′10″W / 37.80528°N 120.06944°W / 37.80528; -120.06944
Country United States
State California
CountyMariposa
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.535 sq mi (1.39 km2)
 • Land0.535 sq mi (1.39 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,910 ft (890 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
21
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95321
GNIS feature ID2582952[2]
FIPS code06-08716

Buck Meadows (formerly Hamilton's and Hamilton's Station) is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Mariposa County, California, United States. The community is situated on California State Route 120, approximately 11 miles (18 km) east of Groveland and 25 miles (40 km) west of the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park.[2] The population was 21 at the 2020 United States census.[3]

History

Buck Meadows originated as a stagecoach stop established by Alva Hamilton in the 1870s along the Big Oak Flat Road.[4] The site served as a relay point for travelers between the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada, providing lodging and meals.

The name is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which lists "Hamilton's" and "Hamilton's Station" as variant names.[2] The community takes its name from Buck's Meadow, a grassland located at the junction of SR 120 and Smith Station Road.[4] A post office operated at Buck Meadows from 1915 to 1925.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers 0.535 square miles (1.386 km2), all land.[1]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buck Meadows has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201031—
202021−32.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1850–1870[8][9] 1880-1890[10]
1900[11] 1910[12] 1920[13]
1930[14] 1940[15] 1950[16]
1960[17] 1970[18] 1980[19]
1990[20] 2000[21] 2010[22]

Buck Meadows first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[22]

The 2010 United States census[23] reported that Buck Meadows had a population of 31. The population density was 17.8 inhabitants per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makeup of Buck Meadows was 23 (74.2%) White, no African American, no Native American, no Asian, no Pacific Islander, 5 (16.1%) from other races, and 3 (9.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7 persons (22.6%).

The census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.

There were 15 households, out of which 2 (13.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6 (40.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, none had a female householder with no husband present, 1 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were no unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and no same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (53.3%) were made up of individuals, and 4 (26.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07. There were 7 families (46.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.29.

The population was spread out, with 7 people (22.6%) under the age of 18, none aged 18 to 24, 9 people (29.0%) aged 25 to 44, 8 people (25.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 7 people (22.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 10 females, there were 21 males. For every 1 female age 18 and over, there were 2 males.

There were 37 housing units at an average density of 21.2 per square mile (8.2/km2), of which 4 (26.7%) were owner-occupied, and 11 (73.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 63.3%. 5 people (16.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 26 people (83.9%) lived in rental housing units.

Politics

In the California State Legislature, Buck Meadows is in the 4th senatorial district, represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil, and in the 8th Assembly district, represented by Republican David Tangipa.[24]

In the United States House of Representatives, Buck Meadows is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Geographic Names Information System: Buck Meadows". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "P1: Race – Buck Meadows CDP, California". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Paden, Irene and Margaret D. Schlictmann, The Big Oak Flat Road, (Oakland, California: Emil P. Schlictmann, 1955).
  5. ^ Gudde, Erwin G. (2010). California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520264625.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Buck Meadows, California
  7. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  23. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Buck Meadows CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  24. ^ "Final Maps | California Citizens Redistricting Commission". Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  25. ^ "California's 13th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved July 30, 2025.

Sources

  • Map: "Jawbone Ridge, California," 7.5-minute quadrangle, U.S. Geological Survey.
  • Map: "Stanislaus National Forest, California," U.S. Forest Service, 1979.
  • U.S. Bureau of the Census
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