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Sattley, California

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Sattley
census-designated place
Sattley is located in California
Sattley
Sattley
Location within California
Sattley is located in the United States
Sattley
Sattley
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°36′58″N 120°25′38″W / 39.61611°N 120.42722°W / 39.61611; -120.42722
Country United States
State California
CountySierra
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.049 sq mi (5.307 km2)
 • Land2.047 sq mi (5.303 km2)
 • Water0.0019 sq mi (0.005 km2)  0.09%
Elevation
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4,947 ft (1,508 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
44
 • Density21/sq mi (8.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code530
GNIS feature IDs232594; 2583131
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sattley, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sattley, California

Sattley, formerly known as Church's Corners, is a census-designated place[4] in Sierra County, California, United States.[2] Sattley is located on state routes 49 and 89, southwest of Loyalton. According to the Sattley-Sierraville community association, it was named after resident Harriet Sattley Church. The community board also states that the town was founded in 1881 by Eric Amen, a wealthy prospector. The post office in Sattley opened in 1884.[5]

As of the 2020 census, Sattley had a population of 44.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 2.0 square miles (5.3 km2), 99.91% of it land and 0.09% of it water.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201049—
202044−10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2010[8]

Sattley first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[8]

Sattley CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[9] Pop 2020[10] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 48 39 97.96% 88.64%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 3 0.00% 6.82%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1 2 2.04% 4.55%
Total 49 44 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census reported that Sattley had a population of 44. The population density was 21.5 inhabitants per square mile (8.3/km2). The racial makeup of Sattley was 39 (89%) White, and 5 (11%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 persons (5%).[11]

There were 27 households, and the average household size was 1.63.[11]

The age distribution was 8 people (18%) under the age of 18, 7 people (16%) aged 18 to 24, 8 people (18%) aged 25 to 44, 13 people (30%) aged 45 to 64, and 8 people (18%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. There were 18 males and 26 females.[11]

There were 30 housing units at an average density of 14.7 units per square mile (5.7 units/km2), of which 27 (90%) were occupied. Of these, 13 (48%) were owner-occupied, and 14 (52%) were occupied by renters.[11]

Politics

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In the state legislature, Sattley is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[12] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick.[13]

Federally, Sattley is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Independent Kevin Kiley.[14]

References

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  1. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sattley, California
  3. ↑ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sattley, California
  5. ↑ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 551. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  6. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sattley CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sattley CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "Sattley CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
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