Bieber, California

Bieber, California
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Location of Bieber in Lassen County, California
Location of Bieber in Lassen County, California
Bieber, California is located in California
Bieber, California
Bieber, California
Location in California
Coordinates: 41°07′17″N 121°08′39″W / 41.12139°N 121.14417°W / 41.12139; -121.14417
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLassen County
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2)
 • Land3.45 sq mi (8.94 km2)
 • Water0.058 sq mi (0.15 km2)  0%
Elevation
[2]
4,124 ft (1,257 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
266
 • Density77.0/sq mi (29.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
96009
Area codes530, 837
GNIS feature ID253152; 2582944
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bieber, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bieber, California

Bieber (formerly Chalk Ford)[3] is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California.[2] It is located on the Pit River, 55 miles (89 km) north-northwest of Susanville,[3] at an elevation of 4,124 feet (1,257 m)[2] Its population is 266 as of the 2020 census, down from 312 from the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bieber as a census-designated place (CDP).[4] The ZIP Code is 96009. The community is inside area code 530.

History

The settlement sprang up at the Pit River ford in 1877.[3] The first post office at Bieber opened in 1877.[3] It was named for Nathan Bieber, a local shopkeeper.[5] It was a major junction between the Great Northern and Western Pacific railroads for north–south traffic, now owned by BNSF Railway.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010312—
2020266−14.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–1870[7][8] 1880-1890[9]
1900[10] 1910[11] 1920[12]
1930[13] 1940[14] 1950[15]
1960[16] 1970[17] 1980[18]
1990[19] 2000[20] 2010[21]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Bieber had a population of 266. The population density was 77.0 inhabitants per square mile (29.7/km2). The median age was 43.5 years. The age distribution was 19.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% aged 18 to 24, 22.9% aged 25 to 44, 27.8% aged 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 137.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 130.1 males age 18 and over.[22][23]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[24]

There were 116 households in Bieber, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.0% were married-couple households, 3.4% were cohabiting couple households, 28.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29. There were 76 families (65.5% of all households).[22]

There were 146 housing units at an average density of 42.3 units per square mile (16.3 units/km2), of which 116 (79.5%) were occupied. Of the occupied units, 66.4% were owner-occupied and 33.6% were occupied by renters. Of all housing units, 20.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.3%.[22]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[23]
Race Number Percent
White 210 78.9%
Black or African American 3 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.8%
Asian 3 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 32 12.0%
Two or more races 16 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 53 19.9%

2010 census

Bieber first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[21]

Politics

In the state legislature, Bieber is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[25] and the 1st Assembly district, represented by Republican Heather Hadwick,[26] Meghan Dahle succeeded her husband, Brian Dahle in both positions. Brian Dahle grew up in Bieber.

Federally, Bieber is in California's 1st congressional district, seat currently vacant.[27]

References

  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: Bieber, California
  3. ^ 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. 356. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bieber, California
  5. ^ Bright, William (1998). 1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  23. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  24. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  25. ^ "Senators - California State Senate". State of California. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  26. ^ "Members - California State Assembly". State of California. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  27. ^ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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