Allensworth, California
Allensworth is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California. Established by Allen Allensworth in 1908, the town was the first in California to be founded, financed, and governed by African-Americans.
Allensworth, California | |
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Unincorporated community Census designated place | |
Allensworth's restored buildings now occupy Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. | |
Allensworth, California Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′00″N 119°23′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Named for | Allen Allensworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 171.18/sq mi (66.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93219 |
| Area code | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-01010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585402 |
The original townsite is designated as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. The 2020 United States census reported Allensworth's population was 531, up from 471 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Allensworth as a census-designated place (CDP).
Allensworth sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 m), the same elevation as the huge and historically important Tulare Lake shore when it was full. The community is located in the ZIP Code 93219 and in the area code 661.
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