Paynes Creek, California
Paynes Creek is a census-designated place in Tehama County, California. It is east of Red Bluff. Its ZIP code is 96075 and telephone prefixes follow, which is shared with the town of Dales, about to the west. Paynes Creek sits at an elevation of. The 2020 United States census reported Paynes Creek's population was 54.
In late July 2024, the town of Paynes Creek was significantly impacted and partially destroyed by the Park Fire with no recorded fatalities. The town is currently evacuated and it is unknown when or if repopulation will begin. Paynes Creek remains a census-designated place.
History
A post office called Paynes Creek was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1973. The town is named for the eponymous watercourse Payne's Creek.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 3.4 square miles, 99.96% of it land and 0.04% of it water.Demographics
Paynes Creek first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.The 2020 United States census reported that Paynes Creek had a population of 54. The population density was. The racial makeup of Paynes Creek was 43 White, 1 African American, 2 Native American, 0 Asian, 0 Pacific Islander, 0 from other races, and 8 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6 persons.
There were 20 households, and the average household size was 2.70.
The age distribution was 8 people under the age of 18, 2 people aged 18 to 24, 11 people aged 25 to 44, 21 people aged 45 to 64, and 12 people who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 54.0years.
There were 36 housing units, of which 20 were occupied, all by homeowners.
Politics
In the state legislature, Paynes Creek is in, and in.Federally, Paynes Creek is in.