In the city, the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Kernville is located in the Central Valley of California, about northeast of Bakersfield and south of Fresno. The city stands at an elevation of 303 feet (92 m) above sea level. Kernville is bisected by the Maricopa County line, which divides the city into the East and West portions.
The city is geographically divided into two sections by the county line, the East Kernville district being closer to the county line, and the West Kernville district being closer to Bakersfield.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.
The climate in Kernville is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean. The city experiences hot, dry summers, as well as mild, wet winters. Rainfall is sporadic and sporadic thunderstorms are common, especially in the fall.
Kernville is served by the Bakersfield Californian newspaper.
Notable tourist attractions in Kernville include the Adamson Crater (once the world's largest Quaternary crater), the 'Old Grapes' roadside attraction, and the Kernville Museum.
Kernville is home to California Polytechnic State University, which was founded in 1899.
Kernville is also home to the Kern County Museum, the Kern County Library, and the California Highway Patrol substation.
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,527 people, 8,151 households, and 5,410 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,927.1 people per square mile (1,137.4/km²). There were 8,970 housing units at an average density of 1,060.9 per square mile (408.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.84% White, 27.97% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.74% of the population.
There were 8,151 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city, the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.