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Nubieber, California

Coordinates: 41°05′45″N 121°10′59″W / 41.09583°N 121.18306°W / 41.09583; -121.18306
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Nubieber
Nubieber is located in California
Nubieber
Nubieber
Location in California
Coordinates: 41°05′45″N 121°10′59″W / 41.09583°N 121.18306°W / 41.09583; -121.18306
Country United States
State California
CountyLassen County
Area
 • Total
0.757 sq mi (1.961 km2)
 • Land0.749 sq mi (1.940 km2)
 • Water0.008 sq mi (0.021 km2)  1.06%
Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19
 • Density25/sq mi (9.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature IDs253179; 2628767
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California

Nubieber (formerly, Big Valley City and New Town) is a census-designated place[3] in Lassen County, California.[2] It is located at the common terminus of the Western Pacific Railroad and the Great Northern Railway Bieber Line 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Bieber,[4] at an elevation of 4121 feet (1256 m).[2] Its population is 19 as of the 2020 census, down from 50 from the 2010 census.

History

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The settlement was established in 1931, when the railroads were built to the place.[4] The first post office opened the same year.[4] The name was a version of "New Bieber". The first person born in the settlement was Shirley Patrica Warren, daughter of Rex and Beulah Warren.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square mile (2.0 km2), of which 99% is land.

Demographics

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The 2020 United States census reported that Nubieber had a population of 19. The population density was 25.4 inhabitants per square mile (9.8/km2). Of the population, 11 were White, 1 was African American, 1 was Native American, 1 was Asian, 1 was from some other race, and 4 were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 persons.[5]

There were 12 households, and the average household size was 1.58. The median age was 66.4 years.[5]

There were 16 housing units, of which 12 were occupied. Of these, 8 were owner-occupied, and 4 were occupied by renters.[5]

Politics

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In the state legislature, Nubieber is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[6] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[7]

Federally, Nubieber is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nubieber, California
  4. ^ a b c d Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 405. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  5. ^ a b c "Nubieber CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  6. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  7. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  8. ^ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.