Keyes, California
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Keyes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,601 at the 2010 census, up from 4,575 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Keyes is located at {{coord|37|33|42|N|120|55|2|W|type:city}} (37.561800, -120.917361).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of {{convert|2.8|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
Demographics
{{US Census population
|2000= 4575
|2010= 5601
|2020= 5672
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}
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=2020=
The 2020 United States census reported that Keyes had a population of 5,672. The population density was {{convert|3,617.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Keyes was 36.3% White, 0.9% African American, 2.3% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 40.0% from other races, and 16.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 67.9% of the population.{{cite web |title=Keyes CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?g=1600000US0638422 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=May 22, 2025}}
The census reported that 99.8% of the population lived in households, 13 people (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,556 households, out of which 44.3% included children under the age of 18, 51.5% were married-couple households, 9.1% were cohabiting couple households, 20.8% had a female householder with no partner present, and 18.6% had a male householder with no partner present. 16.0% of households were one person, and 7.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.64. There were 1,233 families (79.2% of all households).{{cite web |title=Keyes CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDHC2020.P16?g=1600000US0638422 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=May 22, 2025}}
The age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% aged 18 to 24, 29.2% aged 25 to 44, 22.3% aged 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65{{nbsp}}years of age or older. The median age was 32.0{{nbsp}}years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males.
There were 1,671 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,065.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}, of which 1,556 (93.1%) were occupied. Of these, 68.9% were owner-occupied, and 31.1% were occupied by renters.
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 32.5% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 28.0% spoke only English at home, 63.9% spoke Spanish, 5.4% spoke other Indo-European languages, and 2.6% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 59.6% were high school graduates and 5.3% had a bachelor's degree.{{cite web |title=Keyes CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSCP5Y2023.CP02?g=1600000US0638422 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=May 22, 2025}}
The median household income in 2023 was $59,338, and the per capita income was $19,494. About 25.3% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line.{{cite web |title=Keyes CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2023.DP03?g=1600000US0638422 |website=US Census Bureau |access-date=May 22, 2025}}
=2010=
At the 2010 census Keyes had a population of 5,601. The population density was {{convert|1,980.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Keyes was 3,109 (55.5%) White, 71 (1.3%) African American, 60 (1.1%) Native American, 200 (3.6%) Asian, 32 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 1,919 (34.3%) from other races, and 210 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,233 persons (57.7%).{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0638422|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715030057/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0638422|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Keyes CDP|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}
The census reported that 5,572 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 29 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,588 households, 837 (52.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 862 (54.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 270 (17.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 144 (9.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 123 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 8 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 235 households (14.8%) were one person and 93 (5.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.51. There were 1,276 families (80.4% of households); the average family size was 3.88.
The age distribution was 1,877 people (33.5%) under the age of 18, 590 people (10.5%) aged 18 to 24, 1,517 people (27.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,168 people (20.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 449 people (8.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
There were 1,714 housing units at an average density of 605.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,063 (66.9%) were owner-occupied and 525 (33.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%. 3,622 people (64.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,950 people (34.8%) lived in rental housing units.
Government
In the California State Legislature, Keyes is in {{Representative|casd|8|fmt=sdistrict}}, and {{Representative|caad|12|fmt=adistrict}}.{{Cite web |url=http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html |title=Statewide Database |publisher=Regents of the University of California |accessdate=March 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201113744/http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html |archive-date=February 1, 2015 |url-status=dead }}
In the United States House of Representatives, Gustine is in California's 13th congressional district and is represented by Democrat Adam Gray.
In 2012, a Stanislaus County Sheriff Department officer stun-gunned and shot an unarmed man.[http://www.kcra.com/news/30903523/detail.html Man Stun Gunned, Shot To Death By Deputy; Family Speaks]
Keyes Fire Protection District
The Keyes Fire Department is an all volunteer, all risk fire department serving the community of Keyes and the surrounding areas. The department also responds to mutual aid with surrounding departments. The department has operated since 1943. The department has approximately 17 men: 5 captains, 6 engineers, and 6 firefighters. These members train every Wednesday night and the last Saturday of each month for the day. KFPD has several pieces of apparatus that it utilizes to respond to emergencies.
Engine 40
Engine 1 is a Rosenbauer EXT Type 1 engine. It can seat 6 people and carries 1000 gallons of water and it can pump 1500 GPM. It is the first piece of apparatus used for medical aids, vehicle accidents, rescues, and structure fires. It carries 1,000 ft. 3" supply line, 650 ft. 1-3/4", 800 ft. 2-1/2", 100 ft. 1-1/2", 25 ft. 1-1/2" It carries tools and rope for low angle rope operations, Hurst Extrication tools, stabilization tools, and airbags.
Brush 40
Brush 51 is a Westmark Navstar 7400 Type 3 brush truck. It seats 5 and carries 522 gal. of water and can pump at 500 GPM. It is the first out engine for brush fires. It carries 600 ft. of 3" supply line, 425 ft. 1-1/2", 100 ft. 1", as well as Wildland Packs
Grass 40
Grass 55 is a modified Ford F550 XL Type 6 grass rig. It carries 300 gal. of water and can pump at 200 GPM. It also carries a set of Hurst Extrication Tools. This unit carries 150' of 1" reel line, 175' of 1 1/2" hose, as well as wildland packs.
Water Tender 40
Tender 61 is a Ferrera International 7400 4X6 water tender. It carries 3000 gal. of water. If required, this rig could act as a pumper for fire attack with its 1250 GPM pump. It carries 500 ft. of 3" supply line, 200 ft. Reel Line, 150 ft. 1-1/2".
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