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Gustine, California

Gustine is a city in Merced County, California. Gustine is located 29 mi west of Merced, at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m). At the 2020 census, the city population was 6,110, up from 5,520 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Gustine is located in the San Joaquin Valley at 37.25778°N, -120.99889°W at an elevation of about 31 m (101 ft) above MSL.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
This region experiences hot and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gustine has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

History
Gustine was established in the early 1900s as a station on the Southern Pacific Railroad and named after Sara Miller, nicknamed "Gussie", the daughter of Henry Miller, the "Cattle King", an early California land baron and Agricultural pioneer. Little Sara, always getting "gussied up" with fancy clothes, was killed when she was thrown from her horse when she was eight years old. The first post office opened in 1907. The city was incorporated in 1915.

Gustine was the site of the first 9-1-1 system in California, installed in March 1970.

Gustine is home to the nation's largest festa which is steeped in Portuguese tradition.

Gustine High School is home to the longest running basketball tournament in the state of California, which is put on by the city's Rotary Club. The tournament has been put on by the Rotary Club and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2017.

2010
At the 2010 census Gustine had a population of 5,520. The population density was 3,559.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Gustine was 3,875 (70.2%) White, 73 (1.3%) African American, 54 (1.0%) Native American, 95 (1.7%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,191 (21.6%) from other races, and 224 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,769 persons (50.2%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,879 households, 757 (40.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,025 (54.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 227 (12.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 118 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 98 (5.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 5 (0.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 437 households (23.3%) were one person and 234 (12.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94. There were 1,370 families (72.9% of households); the average family size was 3.50.

The age distribution was 1,577 people (28.6%) under the age of 18, 481 people (8.7%) aged 18 to 24, 1,352 people (24.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,319 people (23.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 791 people (14.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

There were 2,087 housing units at an average density of 1,345.6 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,197 (63.7%) were owner-occupied and 682 (36.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.2%. 3,348 people (60.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,172 people (39.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the United States 2000 Census, there were 4,698 people in 1,683 households, including 1,216 families, in the city. The population density was 2,970.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of 1,114.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.26% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 18.97% from other races, and 5.49% from two or more races. 35.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Gustine is home to a relatively high concentration of ethnic Portuguese-Americans. Most can trace their ancestry back to the Azores, but the Portuguese-speaking community also welcomes many families from mainland Portugal and Brazil. This is shown by a large turnout in the yearly OLM (Our Lady of Miracles) Portuguese Festa when over 20,000 people from around Gustine and far away come to visit.

Of the 1,683 households 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.7% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.34.

The age distribution was 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $38,824 and the median family income was $45,583. Males had a median income of $35,920 versus $22,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,821. About 11.5% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Much of the town's income has traditionally come from dairy production and processing; Gustine is the home of a Golden Valley Cheese factory and formerly a Carnation processing plant. In addition, Morningstar Distributing, Hillview Packing, Pusateri Nut Company, and Ingomar Tomato Plant, and Wolfsens' Meat and Sausage are significant businesses in the area. As agricultural land becomes covered by housing developments, Gustine is becoming a bedroom community to the San Francisco Bay Area, a 1½ hour commute away.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Gustine is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Gustine is in.

Environmental issues
The nearby San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (formerly Kesterson Wildlife Refuge), experienced an accumulation of selenium due to its location at the terminus of the incomplete San Luis Drain. Wildlife in this region developed a number of deformities, drawing the attention of news media and leading to the closure of the refuge.

Education
Gustine is served by the Gustine Unified School District (GUSD) a unified TK–12 public school district, and by the Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School (K-8). There are five schools in the GUSD: Gustine Elementary School (GES), Romero Elementary School (RES), Gustine Middle School (GMS), Gustine High School (GHS), and Pioneer High School (PHS), a continuation school.

Transportation
Gustine is located at the intersection of State Route 33 and State Route 140, near the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 140.

Gustine is served by public Dial-A-Ride from Merced County's The Bus. The service connects Gustine with Los Banos and Dos Palos, and other communities on the west side of Merced County.

The city is also served by Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority route 45W providing connections Monday through Saturday to Newman, Crows Landing, and Patterson. This service to Gustine is proposed to be discontinued in early 2023

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Hilmar-Irwin, California

Hilmar-Irwin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,164.

Geography
Hilmar-Irwin is located in northern Merced County at 37.40833°N, -120.85083°W. It is 6 mi west-southwest of Delhi, 8 mi west-northwest of Livingston, and 6 mi south of Turlock.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 sqmi, all of it land.

It is home to the Hilmar Cheese Company, a cheese manufacturer that offers public tours.

Climate
Hilmar-Irwin has hot, mostly dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average January temperatures are a maximum of 54.0 F and a minimum of 40.0 F.

2010
At the 2010 census Hilmar-Irwin had a population of 5,197. The population density was 1,323.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Hilmar-Irwin was 4,475 (86.1%) White, 15 (0.3%) African American, 23 (0.4%) Native American, 87 (1.7%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 439 (8.4%) from other races, and 157 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 916 people (17.6%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,755 households, 694 (39.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,082 (61.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 205 (11.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 106 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 82 (4.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 301 households (17.2%) were one person and 158 (9.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.96. There were 1,393 families (79.4% of households); the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 1,390 people (26.7%) under the age of 18, 483 people (9.3%) aged 18 to 24, 1,289 people (24.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,323 people (25.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 712 people (13.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

There were 1,841 housing units at an average density of 468.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,288 (73.4%) were owner-occupied and 467 (26.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%. 3,672 people (70.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,525 people (29.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,807 people, 1,602 households, and 1,315 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,226.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,646 housing units at an average density of 420.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.93% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 6.59% from other races, and 12.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.38% of the population.

Of the 1,602 households 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.6% of households were one person and 8.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 93.7 men.

The median household income was $40,951 and the median family income was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,244 versus $23,551 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,113. About 4.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

1990
As of the census of 1990, there were 3,278 people. The population density was 1,226.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.2% White, .5% Black or African American, 1.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 5.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.1% of the population.

Politics
In the state legislature, Hilmar-Irwin is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Anthony Cannella, and in the 21st Assembly District, represented by Democrat Adam Gray.

In the United States House of Representatives, Hilmar-Irwin is in.

2012 Citizen Redstricting:

Hilmar will now belong to CA State Assembly District 21. CA State Assembly District 17 is now a Bay Area assembly district.

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Le Grand, California

Le Grand (also Legrand) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. Le Grand is 14 mi east-southeast of Merced, the county seat at an elevation of 253 ft. The population was 1,592 at the 2020 census, down from 1,659 at the 2010 census.

History
The first post office opened in 1896. The name honors William Le Grand Dickinson, who sold the railroad (the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, later the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Valley Division) land for the town.

Geography
Le Grand is located in eastern Merced County at 37.22861°N, -120.24833°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all of it land.

At the 2000 census, according to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 3.6 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Le Grand has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

2010
At the 2010 census Le Grand had a population of 1,659. The population density was 1,455.0 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Le Grand was 869 (52.4%) White, 19 (1.1%) African American, 35 (2.1%) Native American, 17 (1.0%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 659 (39.7%) from other races, and 59 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,357 persons (81.8%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 458 households, 246 (53.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 290 (63.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 74 (16.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 27 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 24 (5.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 59 households (12.9%) were one person and 32 (7.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.62. There were 391 families (85.4% of households); the average family size was 3.96.

The age distribution was 534 people (32.2%) under the age of 18, 178 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 418 people (25.2%) aged 25 to 44, 367 people (22.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 162 people (9.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

There were 503 housing units at an average density of 441.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 315 (68.8%) were owner-occupied and 143 (31.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.0%. 1,145 people (69.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 514 people (31.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 1,760 people, 463 households, and 414 families in the CDP. The population density was 491.4 people per square mile (189.8/km$2$). There were 482 housing units at an average density of 134.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 49.77% White, 0.57% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 42.50% from other races, and 4.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 78.81%.

Of the 463 households 53.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 8.9% of households were one person and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.80 and the average family size was 3.98.

The age distribution was 40.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median household income was $28,894 and the median family income was $29,565. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $22,596 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,389. About 18.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Le Grand is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Le Grand is in.

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Livingston, California

Livingston is a city in Merced County, California, United States. Livingston is located 7 mi west-northwest of Atwater, at an elevation of 131 ft. According to the 2020 census, the city population was 14,172, up from 13,058 in 2010. Livingston's total area is 3.7 sqmi, including undeveloped farmland annexed in anticipation of future growth.

Location
Livingston is located in northern Merced County at 37.38694°N, -120.72361°W. It lies slightly uphill from where the Southern Pacific Railroad crosses the Merced River. Highway 99 follows the Southern Pacific through the town.

History
The Livingston post office opened in 1873, closed in 1882, and re-opened in 1883. The town was named for Dr. David Livingstone, a British explorer of Africa who was an international celebrity in the late 1800s. An error on the town's post office application resulted in the difference in spelling between his name and the town's.

Agriculture
Livingston lies in the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Like the rest of the valley, it has long, dry summers and depends on irrigation water. The winters are mild, alternating between fog, rain, and sun, with occasional frost. The growing season is long, and there is a low risk of mold, drought, or bad weather interfering with crops. Due to deposits from the Merced River, Livingston's soil is unusually sandy, distinguishing it from the clay-based soils predominant in most of the valley. Sweet potatoes and grapes are one of the most fertile crop in Livingston, and almonds are a fertile crop in the spring.

Livingston and Merced County are a center of the agriculture industry. Livingston's largest businesses are agriculture-related. Among these are the largest poultry producer in the western United States, Foster Farms, and a dairy, Joseph Gallo Farms, which owns the largest dairy herd in the United States. Ninety percent of the sweet potatoes grown west of the Rockies are grown and packed in and around Livingston. The sweet potatoes benefit from the sandy soil. Grapes are also widely farmed near Livingston for wine, raisins, and table grapes. E & J Gallo Winery operates a major grape-pressing facility just outside the city. Almond orchards are a common sight, and the Central Valley is a key part of California's production of this crop (California produces 100% of the US domestic supply of almonds, and 80% of the world's supply ). Other crops are farmed in smaller quantities, including alfalfa, corn, soybeans, peaches, melons, berries, and turf.

The League of Independent Workers of the San Joaquin Valley and United Farm Workers are active in the area.

Schools
Livingston Union School District serves 2,400 children in and around Livingston. The district operates three elementary schools, Campus Park Elementary School, Selma Herndon Elementary School, and Yamato Colony Elementary School. Most elementary-age children are within walking distance of each school. All three elementary schools offer some form of two-way immersion instruction designed to build proficiency in both English and Spanish. Livingston Middle School serves grades 6–8.

Livingston High School is part of Merced Union High School District and serves all of Livingston as well as students from the nearby towns of Ballico and Cressey. In years past, most students from Delhi attended Livingston High School until Delhi opened its own high school, Delhi High School, in 1998. Livingston High School's foreign language department offers classes in Spanish and Punjabi.

Longview Mennonite School serves many Mennonite students in the area.

In the 1990s, Livingston schools were at the center of a controversy involving Sikh students' right to wear ceremonial daggers known as kirpans under clothing while at school. In 1995, a Federal appellate court affirmed the right to wear the kirpan if certain safety precautions are followed.

Newspapers
The Livingston Chronicle is a weekly newspaper delivered on Saturdays. The Chronicle publishes local happenings, especially Livingston High School academic and athletic events. The Merced Sun-Star and Modesto Bee are also widely read and cover Livingston news and events. All three newspapers are owned by the McClatchy Company. The San Francisco Chronicle is also available throughout the city.

Churches
Places of worship in Livingston and the immediately surrounding area include St. Jude's Thaddeus a Catholic church, an Apostolic Assembly, an Assemblies of God church, a Southern Baptist church, a Church of Christ, Lutheran and United Methodist churches, a Mennonite church, a United Pentecostal Church, and two Sikh Gurdwaras.

Heritage
The residents of Livingston are descended from people of many nations, including:

 * Mexicans from Michoacán, the Yucatán, Chihuahua, Veracruz, Sinaloa, Jalisco, Oaxaca and other estados
 * Central Americans from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and other countries
 * People from Oklahoma and other parts of the United States of America. About 100 members of the Cherokee Nation live in the town.
 * Portuguese from the Azores, Angola, and Brazil. About 10 percent of the locals speak Portuguese.
 * Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims from India and Pakistan. Livingston has one of the largest communities of Sikhs in the United States.
 * Japanese, mostly from Wakayama. The Livingston Farmers' Association was founded by Japanese Americans.
 * Mennonites from Germany and Russia
 * Armenians from the Middle East
 * Hmong from Laos and Vietnam
 * Cambodians from Cambodia
 * Vietnamese from South Vietnam after the end of the Vietnam War
 * Filipinos
 * Chinese

An estimated 30 European, 25 Asian, 15 Latin American and 5 Sub-Saharan African nationalities are counted among Livingston's ethnic makeup. There are very few African-Americans in Livingston.

The immigration continues. Most of the recent immigrants are from Mexico, Central America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Punjab.

2010
At the 2010 census Livingston had a population of 13,058. The population density was 3,514.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Livingston was 5,263 (40.3%) White, 106 (0.8%) African American, 348 (2.7%) Native American, 2,223 (17.0%) Asian, 18 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 4,547 (34.8%) from other races, and 553 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9,547 persons (73.1%).

The census reported that 13,054 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 4 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 3,156 households, 1,907 (100%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,014 (63.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 501 (15.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 288 (9.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 199 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 19 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 277 households (8.8%) were one person and 112 (3.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.14. There were 2,803 families (88.8% of households); the average family size was 4.32.

The age distribution was 4,254 people (32.6%) under the age of 18, 1,783 people (13.7%) aged 18 to 24, 3,605 people (27.6%) aged 25 to 44, 2,499 people (19.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 917 people (7.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 27.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

There were 3,320 housing units at an average density of 893.6 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,923 (60.9%) were owner-occupied and 1,233 (39.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%. 7,849 people (60.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,205 people (39.9%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
According to the census of 2000, there were 10,473 people in 2,390 households, including 2,143 families, in the city. The population density was 3,019.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,449 housing units at an average density of 706.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 36.52% White, 0.74% African American, 0.93% Native American, 14.45% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 41.54% from other races, and 5.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 71.81% of the population.

Of the 2,390 households 60.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.3% were non-families. 8.7% of households were one person and 3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.37 and the average family size was 4.57.

The age distribution was 37.7% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% 65 or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 99.3 men.

The median household income was $32,500 and the median family income was $33,939. Males had a median income of $22,249 versus $19,693 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,231. About 20.8% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Livingston uses a council–manager form of government with a five-member city council, including the mayor of the city. As of March 2024, the current mayor of Livingston is Jose A. Moran.

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Los Banos, California

Los Banos, alternatively Los Baños , is a city in Merced County, California, United States. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California, near the junction of State Route 152 and Interstate 5. Its population was 45,532 at the 2020 census, up from 35,972 at the 2010 census. The city is served by Los Banos Municipal Airport for air transport access.

Etymology
The town's Spanish name Los Baños means "the baths"; it is named after a spring that feeds natural wetlands in the western San Joaquín Valley. Its official spelling, reflected in the name of its post office, omits the tilde of the ñ, though some signs in town show its name as Los Baños.

Geography
Los Banos is located on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, 26 mi southwest of Merced, at about 118 ft elevation. Its coordinates are 37.05833°N, -120.85°W. The city is at the intersection of California State Route 152 and California State Route 165. 7 mi to the west is Interstate 5, which extends north–south between Canada and Mexico. The San Luis Reservoir and the Diablo Range are farther to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi (1.22%) is covered by water.

Los Banos sits on the southwestern edge of extensive national and state game refuges; these wetlands support waterfowl and other wildlife habitat along a stretch of the San Joaquin River that still carries water and the Grassland Ecological Area, home to rare California grasslands habitat. The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex includes San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, which includes the Kesterson Unit, East Bear Creek, West Bear Creek, and Blue Goose Unit. Nearby are the Merced National Wildlife Refuge and the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Fishers, hunters, birdwatchers, and other recreational users come to Los Banos year round.

Climate
Los Banos has a semiarid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk) with cool winters and hot summers. Most of the precipitation falls in the winter. Gusty winds are common in the late afternoon, especially in the vicinity of nearby Pacheco Pass.

On average, 97.1 days have highs of 90 F or higher, and 15.5 days have lows of 32 F or lower. The record high temperature of 116 °F was on July 25, 1931. A record low temperature of 14 °F was on January 11, 1949, and again on December 22, 1990.

The average annual rainfall is 9.48 in, with an average of 47 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year recorded was 1998 with 21.08 in and the driest year was 2020 with 3.74 in. The most rainfall in one month was 8.08 in in March 1998. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 2.40 in on January 18, 1914. Although snow is rare, 3 in fell in January 1916 and 1.5 in fell in January 1962.

2021
In 2021, the population of Los Banos is estimated to have been around 46,398 inhabitants.

2010
At the 2010 census, Los Banos had a population of 35,972. The population density was 3,555.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Los Banos was 20,846 (58.0%) White, 1,354 (3.8%) African American, 512 (1.4%) Native American, 1,162 (3.2%) Asian, 134 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 10,123 (28.1%) from other races, and 1,841 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 23,346 persons (64.9%).

The census reported that 35,791 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 103 (0.3%) lived in noninstitutionalized group quarters, and 78 (0.2%) were institutionalized.

Of the 10,259 households, 5,451 (53.1%) had children under 18 living in them, 6,018 (58.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,474 (14.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 838 (8.2%) had a male householder with no wife present, 791 were (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, 78 (0.8%) were same-sex married couples or partnerships, and 1,551 households (15.1%) were one person and 653 (6.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.49. There were 8,330 families (81.2% of households); the average family size was 3.84.

The age distribution was 12,102 people (33.6%) under 18, 3,703 people (10.3%) from 18 to 24, 9,596 people (26.7%) from 25 to 44, 7,494 people (20.8%) from 45 to 64, and 3,077 people (8.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 29.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The 11,375 housing units had an average density of 1,124.4 per square mile, of the occupied units 6,197 (60.4%) were owner-occupied and 4,062 (39.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 20,687 people (57.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 15,104 people (42.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 25,869 people in 7,721 households, including 6,223 families, in the city. The population density was 3,218.7 PD/sqmi. There were 8,049 housing units at an average density of 1,001.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 58.61% White, 4.25% African American, 1.35% Native American, 2.34% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 26.90% from other races, and 6.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.44%.

Of the 7,721 households, 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were one person and 7.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.69.

The age distribution was 35.1% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median household income was $43,690 and the median family income was $45,304. Males had a median income of $38,294 versus $27,994 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,582. About 9.8% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Los Banos is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Los Banos is in California's 13th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +4 and is represented by.

As of 2022, Paul Llanez is the mayor.

History and culture
The Los Banos area was initially settled, according to Mexican land-grant records, in the 1840s. The first white settler in the area was Uriah Wood, who built his two-room cabin in 1859. The original site of Los Banos was located several miles from the current town center, about a mile and half west of the railroad near present-day Volta. The town was essentially a trading post and received its name when the post office was established and the Post Office Department designated the office "Los Banos" after the nearby creek. When the railroad arrived, Los Banos relocated to its present-day site. The first post office opened in 1873.

Land and water rights were important to early Los Banos residents, but those rights were recognized only when the land and deed were registered. Sometimes, those rights depended on fleet footedness, as it did in the "race" between Los Banos residents Uriah Wood and Henry Miller. Wood, whose homestead was located off of Badger Flat Road, raced Miller to the land office in Stockton to insure his claim to the land would be recognized. After crossing the San Joaquin River, Wood paid the ferryman $5 to hold the boat on the east side of the river to insure he would gain sufficient distance from Miller to ensure he would reach the land office first. Wood succeeded and the seven sections that he registered cost him only 45¢ an acre.

The centerpiece of downtown Los Banos is Henry Miller Plaza, honoring early California rancher Henry Miller. The 10 acre half-oval public plaza features a monumental scale bronze arrangement of Miller with cattle. At one time in the late 19th century, Miller was the largest land owner in the United States. The success of his business monopolized the California agricultural industry, funneling resources and supplies to create his prosperous company. Centered around cattle farming, the Miller and Lux Corporation ultimately transformed the San Joaquin Valley into what can be considered as a precursor to corporate farming and turning independent farmers into wageworkers. His company, the Miller & Lux Corporation, was headquartered in Los Banos on a site currently housing the Mexican restaurant España's and the Canal Farm Inn.

Los Banos has a long history of Portuguese and Spanish immigrants, as do many of the nearby towns on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley. This is reflected both in local restaurants and in several festivals and parades that take place during the year. There is also a significant community of Basques. Los Banos is locally known for its annual May Day Fair during the first week of May.

Los Banos is home to The Randall Fawcett House, a Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian home.

A member of the Manson family, Susan Atkins attended Los Banos High School, before joining the family.

Since the 1980s, the city's population has changed with a continuing influx of people who work in the San Jose/Silicon Valley area but seek more affordable housing and slower pace of semi-rural life, a pattern seen in many other small towns within commuting distance of Silicon Valley. The California Historical Landmark reads:
 * California Historical Landmark Canal Farm Inn is located at 1460 E Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos. Canal Farm Inn is a California Historical Landmarks, number 548.
 * NO. 548 CANAL FARM INN – This original San Joaquin Valley ranch headquarters of California pioneer and cattle baron Henry Miller (1827–1916) was established in 1873. His farsighted planning and development in the 1870s of a vast gravity irrigation system, and the founding of Los Banos in 1889, provided the basis for this area's present stability and wealth.

Notable people

 * Mack Wheat, (1893–1979), was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1915 to 1921 for Brooklyn and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Education
K–12 education is provided by the Los Banos Unified School District. In addition, the Los Banos Campus of Merced College has served community college students since 2007.

Top employers
According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

title: Los Banos, California


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Planada, California

Planada (Spanish for "Plain") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. Planada is 9 mi east of Merced, the county seat, at an elevation of 226 ft. The population was 4,164 at the 2020 census, down from 4,584 at the 2010 census.

History
Planada was originally named Whitton by railroad officials. The area's first white settlers were a group of Swiss dairy farmers, who renamed the settlement Geneva. The Geneva post office opened in 1896, closed in 1897, then reopened in 1898. In 1911, it held a contest to select a new name for the town, and Planada was the winning entry. The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad (built in the late 1890s) had a "Geneva" station which became the "Planada" station.

Since many of Planada's residents - as many as 41 percent - are undocumented, they were ineligible for most federal aid. In July, the state legislature passed a bill to provide assistance to Planada residents.

Geography
Planada is located in eastern Merced County at 37.28333°N, -120.31667°W, in California's Central Valley. California State Route 140 passes through the community, leading west 9 mi to Merced and northeast 28 mi to Mariposa in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Planada CDP has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Planada has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

2010
At the 2010 census Planada had a population of 4,584. The population density was 2,906.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Planada was 1,681 (36.7%) White, 22 (0.5%) African American, 23 (0.5%) Native American, 46 (1.0%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 2,725 (59.4%) from other races, and 86 (1.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,347 persons (94.8%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,115 households, 675 (60.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 737 (66.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 154 (13.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 111 (10.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 45 (4.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 95 households (8.5%) were one person and 35 (3.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.11. There were 1,002 families (89.9% of households); the average family size was 4.30.

The age distribution was 1,552 people (33.9%) under the age of 18, 588 people (12.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,201 people (26.2%) aged 25 to 44, 876 people (19.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 367 people (8.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 27.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

There were 1,207 housing units at an average density of 765.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 649 (58.2%) were owner-occupied and 466 (41.8%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.3%. 2,638 people (57.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,946 people (42.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 4,369 people, 1,007 households, and 900 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,051.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,043 housing units at an average density of 489.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.28% White, 0.69% African American, 1.81% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 67.91% from other races, and 4.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 92.10%.

Of the 1,007 households 58.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 7.5% of households were one person and 3.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.11 and the average family size was 4.28.

The age distribution was 38.8% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median household income was $24,286 and the median family income was $24,513. Males had a median income of $20,341 versus $20,446 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,864. About 28.7% of families and 33.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.4% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the California State Legislature, Planada is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Anthony Cannella, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Planada is in.

Notable people
The ornithologist Rollo Beck died in Planada in 1950.

title: Planada, California


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South Dos Palos, California

South Dos Palos (formerly Dos Palos Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 2 mi southwest of Dos Palos at an elevation of 118 ft. The population was 1,747 at the 2020 census, up from 1,620 at the 2010 census.

Geography
South Dos Palos is located near the southeastern border of Merced County at 36.96444°N, -120.65333°W. It is bordered to the north by the city of Dos Palos. California State Route 33 forms the eastern edge of the community, leading north and west 17 mi to Los Banos and southeast 13 mi to Firebaugh. Merced, the county seat, is 29 mi to the northeast via State Routes 33, 152, and 59.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the South Dos Palos CDP has a total area of 1.5 sqmi, all of it land.

History
The South Dos Palos post office opened in 1906. It is home to Koda Farms, a Japanese rice company known for its historically innovative practices.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that South Dos Palos had a population of 1,620. The population density was 1,055.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of South Dos Palos was 809 (49.9%) White, 135 (8.3%) African American, 21 (1.3%) Native American, 36 (2.2%) Asian, 10 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 552 (34.1%) from other races, and 57 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,262 persons (77.9%).

The Census reported that 1,620 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 426 households, out of which 257 (60.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 228 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 106 (24.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 36 (8.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 36 (8.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 47 households (11.0%) were made up of individuals, and 14 (3.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.80. There were 370 families (86.9% of all households); the average family size was 4.02.

The population was spread out, with 601 people (37.1%) under the age of 18, 197 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 403 people (24.9%) aged 25 to 44, 315 people (19.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 104 people (6.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

There were 488 housing units at an average density of 318.0 /sqmi, of which 242 (56.8%) were owner-occupied, and 184 (43.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%. 966 people (59.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 654 people (40.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,385 people, 342 households, and 286 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 922.0 PD/sqmi. There were 365 housing units at an average density of 243.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.78% White, 16.03% African American, 1.95% Native American, 31.62% from other races, and 4.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 74.15% of the population.

There were 342 households, out of which 55.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.05 and the average family size was 4.41.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 41.7% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,500, and the median income for a family was $23,365. Males had a median income of $20,417 versus $12,357 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,170. About 44.6% of families and 42.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.0% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature South Dos Palos is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Anthony Cannella, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani.

In the United States House of Representatives, South Dos Palos is in.

title: South Dos Palos, California


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Winton, California

Winton (formerly Merced Colony No. 1, Merced Colony No. 2, and Windfield) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. Winton is located 2.5 mi north of Atwater, California. and 10 mi northwest of Merced, the county seat. Winton was established along the original Santa Fe Railroad. At one time, passenger trains would stop at this location.

As of the 2020 census, the population of Winton was 11,709, up from 10,613 in 2010.

Geography
Winton is located in northern Merced County at 37.38833°N, -120.61333°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 sqmi, all of it land.

History
The Winton post office, transferred from Yam, opened in 1912. The name honors J.E. Winton, county surveyor.

The community was home to the Winton Wrestling Alliance (WWA), a prominent Backyard Wrestling Federation in the late 1990s to mid 2000s.

2020
In 2020, Winton, CA had a population of 11.6k people with a median age of 29.6. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Winton, CA grew from 11,288 to 11,619, a 2.93% increase and its median household income grew from $45,858 to $46,977, a 2.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winton, CA are Other (Hispanic) (49%), White (Hispanic) (23%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.57%). As of 2020, 74.5% of residents are citizens and 37% of Winton, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.3k people).

2010

The 2010 United States Census reported that Winton had a population of 10,613. The population density was 3,490.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Winton was 5,696 (53.7%) White, 175 (1.6%) African American, 140 (1.3%) Native American, 701 (6.6%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 3,455 (32.6%) from other races, and 438 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,566 persons (71.3%).

The Census reported that 10,613 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,718 households, out of which 1,645 (60.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,563 (57.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 472 (17.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 266 (9.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 203 (7.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 24 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 316 households (11.6%) were made up of individuals, and 137 (5.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.90. There were 2,301 families (84.7% of all households); the average family size was 4.19.

The population was spread out, with 3,934 people (37.1%) under the age of 18, 1,261 people (11.9%) aged 18 to 24, 2,823 people (26.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,926 people (18.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 669 people (6.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

There were 3,056 housing units at an average density of 1,005.0 /sqmi, of which 1,450 (53.3%) were owner-occupied, and 1,268 (46.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.4%. 5,366 people (50.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,247 people (49.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,832 people, 2,343 households, and 1,949 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,073.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,514 housing units at an average density of 875.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 44.28% White, 2.33% African American, 1.08% Native American, 5.36% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 41.00% from other races, and 5.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62.19% of the population.

There were 2,343 households, out of which 54.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77 and the average family size was 4.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 39.1% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,787, and the median income for a family was $19,834. Males had a median income of $16,832 versus $11,676 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,451. About 23.5% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.8% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature Winton is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Anthony Cannella, and in the 21st Assembly District, represented by Democrat Adam Gray.

In the United States House of Representatives, Winton is in.

Notable residents

 * Bernard Berrian, NFL receiver for the Minnesota Vikings

title: Winton, California


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Alturas, California

Alturas (Spanish for "Heights"; Achumawi: Kasalektawi) is a city and the county seat of Modoc County, California. Located in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California, the city had a population of 2,715 at the 2020 census. Alturas is located at the confluence of the south and north forks of the Pit River, east of the center of Modoc County, at an elevation of 4,370 ft. Alturas is one of the largest cities in the region and a local economic hub.

History
Alturas occupies what was initially an Achumawi (Pit River) village known as Kosealekte or Kasalektawi. The city was initially known as Dorris Bridge or Dorris' Bridge, named after Pressley and James Dorris, who built a bridge across the Pit River at this location.

The Dorris Bridge post office opened in 1871. The town was renamed Dorrisville in 1874 and Alturas in 1876, the latter meaning "heights" in Spanish. The census of 1880 showed a population of 148. However, settlement continued over the next two decades, until the city was incorporated on September 16, 1901. Because of its central location, Dorrisville became the county seat when Modoc County formed in 1874, even though both Adin and Cedarville were then larger towns.

Geography
Alturas straddles the North Fork of the Pit River, near its confluence with the South Fork in the north end of South Fork Valley, in the extreme northeastern corner of California at 41.48722°N, -120.5425°W. The tall Warner Mountains lie to the east, the wetlands and wild rice fields of South Fork Valley to the south, and the extensive Modoc Plateau to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 sqmi and 0.57% of it is covered by water.

Climate
The climate in Alturas has a dry-summer continental climate (Köppen: Dsb). The average January temperatures are a high of 43.0 F and a low of 20.6 F. The average July temperatures are a high of 89.1 F and a low of 47.2 F. There are an average of 39.8 days with highs of 90 F or higher and an average of 195.5 days with lows of 32 F or lower. The record high was 107 F on July 19, 1960, and July 10–11, 2002, and the record low was -34 F on December 9, 1972. Freezing temperatures have occurred in every month of the year; cool nights are common even on the hottest summer days.

Precipitation averages 11.68 in annually. There are an average of 90.8 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1952 with 20.80 in and the driest year was 2013 with 6.29 in. The most precipitation in one month was 6.17 in in October 1962, and the most in 24 hours was 3.51 in on December 11, 1937. Snowfall averages 30.9 in per season. The most snowfall in a season was 85.5 in in 1952.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 2,892 people in 1,181 households, including 753 families, in the city. The population density was 1,316.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,367 housing units at an average density of 622.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 4.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.8% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. 11.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,181 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.5% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median household income was $24,351 and the median family income was $31,385. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,281. About 23.0% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

2010
At the 2010 census Alturas had a population of 2,827. The population density was 1,154.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Alturas was 2,430 (86.0%) White, 15 (0.5%) African American, 81 (2.9%) Native American, 45 (1.6%) Asian, 7 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 118 (4.2%) from other races, and 131 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 347 people (12.3%).

The census reported that 2,814 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, none lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 13 (0.5%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,238 households, 391 (31.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 507 (41.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 181 (14.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 65 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 102 (8.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 403 households (32.6%) were one person and 160 (12.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 753 families (60.8% of households); the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 702 people (24.8%) under the age of 18, 219 people (7.7%) aged 18 to 24, 672 people (23.8%) aged 25 to 44, 802 people (28.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 432 people (15.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

There were 1,407 housing units at an average density of 574.6 per square mile, of the occupied units 691 (55.8%) were owner-occupied and 547 (44.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%. 1,563 people (55.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,251 people (44.3%) lived in rental housing units.

Economy
Alturas is the headquarters to the Modoc National Forest, the Applegate Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge and other recreation areas, and is the trade center for the agricultural region, which produces beef, sheep, potatoes, alfalfa and lumber. Despite its abundance of wilderness, recreational opportunities, hunting and fishing resources, and natural environment, tourism is not a major sector of the local economy – largely due to the city's remote location.

Local, State, Federal, and Tribal governments are the largest employers in Alturas. A vibrant timber industry collapsed in the early 1980s due to increased production costs and low market prices for softwood lumber.

The Modoc Joint Unified School District is headquartered in Alturas.

The Alturas Rancheria, a band of Pit River Indians, operates a small casino just outside the city limits.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Alturas is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Alturas is in.

Transportation

Alturas is served by U.S. Route 395 and California State Route 299. U.S. 395 comes in from the south from Susanville and Reno. State Route 299 comes in from the west from Redding. Both highways merge in Alturas and head out of the city as a concurrency northeast toward Lakeview, Oregon and Cedarville, respectively.

The Modoc Subdivision track of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Lake County Railroad (of Lake County, Oregon) serve the area. Alturas Municipal Airport is a public-use, general aviation facility located one nautical mile (1.85 km) west of the city's central business district.

Notable people

 * Kayte Christensen, WNBA basketball player
 * Ernest S. Brown, former United States Senator from Nevada
 * John E. Raker, Congressman from California (1911-1926) and author of the Raker Act
 * Robert "Top Gun" Hight, NHRA drag racer John Force Racing

title: Alturas, California


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Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, and is the county's only incorporated community. It is located immediately to the east of Mammoth Mountain, at an elevation of 7880 ft. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,191, reflecting a 12.7% decrease from the 2010 Census.

History
The Mono people were the first settlers of the Mammoth Lakes area, thousands of years ago. They settled in the valley but traveled by foot to other areas when trading with different tribes.

The European history of Mammoth Lakes started in 1877, when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old Mammoth Road. In 1878, the Mammoth Mining Company was organized to mine Mineral Hill, which caused a gold rush. By the end of 1878, 1500 people settled in the mining camp called Mammoth City. By 1880, the company had shut down, and by 1888, the population declined to less than 10 people. By the early 1900s, the town of Mammoth was informally established near Mammoth Creek. The economy of the original town was based on logging and tourism. The first post office at Mammoth Lakes opened in 1923.

In 2004, the Mammoth Ski Museum opened in town. The museum featured many vintage artifacts, photographs, and posters. A movie documenting the life of the founder of the ski resort (Dave McCoy) and those of early famous skiers in the area is shown. In 2010, photographs taken by Dave McCoy were featured in an exhibit at the museum.

In 2008, after a jury trial, the Mono County Superior Court entered a $43 million judgment against the Town of Mammoth Lakes for breach of a development agreement. The California Court of Appeal, Third District, affirmed the judgment in December 2010, and the California Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal on March 23, 2011. On Monday July 2, 2012, Mammoth Lakes filed for bankruptcy in the face of the judgement. Later the same year, the bankruptcy was dismissed as a result of a settlement between the town and its largest creditor.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.3 mi2, of which 24.9 mi2 are land, and 0.4 mi2 (1.74%) water.

Mammoth Lakes lies on the edge of the Long Valley Caldera. The area around the town is geologically active, with hot springs and rhyolite domes that are less than 1000 years old.

Visitors can take State Route 203 from the town of Mammoth Lakes to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, over Minaret Summit, then down to Devils Postpile National Monument, with access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

The area has natural hot springs, some of which offer bathing opportunities and are popular with both locals and visitors. Other features include lakes, soda springs, and an obsidian dome. Mammoth Lakes is north of the Owens Valley, a scenic area with extensive hiking opportunities. Lake Mary is south of the town and has recreation facilities.

The town is surrounded by mountains: on the west, Mammoth Mountain looms over the town, while to the south, the Sherwin Range dominates the view. This hilly terrain and the high altitude makes the area great for high-altitude athletic training, including among elite long-distance runners, who live and train in the thin air.

The town is surrounded by acres of forest and is bordered by the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. The eastern entrance of Yosemite National Park is located 32 mi north of town. The town is situated in the southwestern, mountainous part of Mono County, California.

Climate
Mammoth Lakes has a dry-summer continental climate (Dsb) with long, very snowy winters, and warm, dry summers. Snowfall is particularly heavy from December through March, and averages 206 in per season. On average, there are 21 days of 80 °F+ highs, twenty-one days of highs under 32 F and 4.6 nights of sub-0 °F lows annually.

In the wake of the 2022–2023 California floods, Mammoth Lakes was the snowiest place in North America.

2020
The 2020 United States Census reported that Mammoth Lakes has a population of 7,191. The population density was 289.14 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Mammoth Lakes was (80.4%) White, (0.9%) African American, (0.3%) Native American, (3.7%) Asian, (0%) Pacific Islander, and (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were (37.5%).

2019
As of 2019, the United States Census estimated there to be 8,235 residents in Mammoth Lakes.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Mammoth Lakes had a population of 8,234. The population density was 325.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Mammoth Lakes was 6,643 (80.7%) White, 29 (0.4%) African American, 49 (0.6%) Native American, 128 (1.6%) Asian, 5 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,151 (14.0%) from other races, and 229 (2.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,772 persons (33.7%).

The Census reported that 8,076 people (98.1% of the population) lived in households, 158 (1.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 3,229 households, out of which 942 (29.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,401 (43.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 177 (5.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 144 (4.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 293 (9.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 13 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 899 households (27.8%) were made up of individuals, and 153 (4.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50. There were 1,722 families (53.3% of all households); the average family size was 3.14.

The population was spread out, with 1,719 people (20.9%) under the age of 18, 1,050 people (12.8%) aged 18 to 24, 2,833 people (34.4%) aged 25 to 44, 2,100 people (25.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 532 people (6.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.0 males.

There were 9,626 housing units at an average density of 380.4 /sqmi, of which 1,502 (46.5%) were owner-occupied, and 1,727 (53.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 33.6%. 3,464 people (42.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,612 people (56.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,093 people, 2,814 households, and 1,516 families residing in the town. The population density was 286.2 PD/sqmi. There were 7,960 housing units at an average density of 321.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 83.21% White, 0.41% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 12.35% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.20% of the population.

There were 2,814 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,570, and the median income for a family was $52,561. Males had a median income of $31,280 versus $25,106 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,526. About 8.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Mammoth Lakes' economy is primarily tourism-based. A 13% tax is added to the rental of any lodging facility and campgrounds for stays of less than a month. There are more than 4,599 rental units in Mammoth Lakes and the lodging industry generates around two-thirds of the gross revenue of the Town of Mammoth Lakes. As well as the pull from winter extreme sports, Mammoth Lakes also benefits greatly from tourism in the summer from people who visit to camp, hike and fish.

The Mammoth Lakes real estate market has gone through ups and downs over the past few decades. In 1980, an earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale sent area property values plummeting on fears of a potential volcanic eruption similar to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. A significant real estate surplus formed after this, during which Mammoth Lakes had a total of over 1200 properties on the market. The development of the Mammoth Mountain ski area has had a direct effect on housing in more recent years. The tourist market has led to an explosion of property values. This peaked in 2003 when the median property value reached $750,000. Another peak occurred in 2006 with the sale of the Mammoth Mountain ski area to Starwood Capital Group. As of August 2022, the median listing price was again $752,000.

Mammoth Lakes is home to Mammoth Brewing Company and Distant Brewing (previously known as Black Doubt Brewing Company.)

Government
The municipal government of Mammoth Lakes is of the council–manager type. The town council consists of five members serving staggered four-year terms. A mayor and a mayor pro tem are selected from town council on an annually rotating basis. Law enforcement is provided by the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and fire protection is provided by the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District. Emergency medical service is provided by Mono County operating out of Mammoth Lakes Fire Station #1.

In the California State Legislature, Mammoth Lakes is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Mammoth Lakes is in.

Education
The Mammoth Unified School District includes the following schools: Mammoth Elementary School, Mammoth Middle School, Mammoth High School, Sierra High School, and Mammoth High School ILC.

The Mono County Office of Education offers an alternative high school, the Jan Work Community School, where highly motivated students are allowed to earn credits more quickly than may be earned in a traditional semester.

The Mammoth Lakes Campus of Cerro Coso Community College is also known as the Eastern Sierra College Center. It was established in 1998 and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

The Mammoth Lakes Library opened in December 2007.

Transportation
Mammoth Lakes receives scheduled passenger airline service seasonally via the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop with nonstop regional jet service operated to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN) on United Express operated by SkyWest Airlines. It also has Mammoth Yosemite Airport, which primarily serves general aviation but also has limited scheduled service.

Local and intercity bus service is provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority. Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System provides summer bus connections to Yosemite.

In popular culture
Various western films have been shot by Mammoth Lakes. Examples include Thundering Hoofs (1924), The Border Legion (1924), Beyond the Rockies (1932), Flaming Guns (1932), The Trail Beyond (1934), Call of the Wild (1935), Moonlight on the Prairie (1935), King of the Royal Mounted (1936), God's Country and the Woman (1937), Cassidy of Bar 20 (1938), Hawk of the Wilderness (1938), Knights of the Range (1940), Melody Ranch (1940), Sierra Sue (1941), The Return of Frank James (1940), Flame of the Barbary Coast (1945), Frontier Gal (1945), and Rose Marie (1954).

Notable people

 * John Bachar, deceased 2009, professional rock climber known for free soloing
 * Josh Cox, former 50k US record holder
 * Trevor Donovan, actor who played Teddy Montgomery from CW Network's hit series 90210
 * Trace Gallagher, Fox News anchor and reporter, who grew up in Mammoth Lakes
 * Bill Green, former United States Record and NCAA record holder in Track and Field, 5th in the hammer throw in the 1984 Summer Olympics owned property in Mammoth from 1995-2008
 * Ryan Hall, runner of the fastest marathon ever by an American, 2:04:58, at the 2011 Boston Marathon
 * Deena (Drossin) Kastor, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon and winner of the London Marathon in 2006
 * Meb Keflezighi, 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the marathon and winner of the New York City Marathon in 2009 and the Boston Marathon in 2014.
 * Chloe Kim, Winter X Games snowboarder and 2018 and 2022 Olympic gold medalist.
 * A total of six Mammoth Lakes residents competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia; Kelly Clark, Greg Bretz, John Teller, Trevor Jacob and Stacey Cook represented the U.S. while Kaya Turski represented Canada.

title: Mammoth Lakes, California


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Aromas, California

Aromas (Spanish for "Scents") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County and San Benito County, California, United States. The population was 2,708 at the 2020 census.

The CDP straddles the border of the two counties, with Monterey County to the west and San Benito County to the east. The Santa Cruz County line is less than a mile to the northwest, and Santa Clara County is about 2 mi to the north. Its population was almost equally distributed between the two counties with 1,358 in Monterey County and 1,292 in San Benito County; this was down from a population of 2,797 during the 2000 census (1,427 in Monterey County and 1,370 in San Benito County). Aromas is one of four CDPs in California that are divided between two or more counties. The others are Kingvale (divided between Placer County and Nevada County), Kirkwood (divided between Alpine County and Amador County), and Tahoma (divided between Placer County and El Dorado County).

History
The settlement was originally known as "Sand Cut", named from the Southern Pacific Railroad tunnel constructed nearby in 1871. The settlement was renamed Aromas, after Rancho Las Aromitas y Agua Caliente, around 1895.

Geography
Aromas is located in northern Monterey County and northwestern San Benito County at 36.88694°N, -121.64139°W (36.886988, -121.641396). Is it bordered to the south by Prunedale. U.S. Route 101 runs along the southeastern edge of the community, leading north 13 mi to Gilroy and south 14 mi to Salinas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Aromas CDP has a total area of 4.75 sqmi. 4.74 sqmi of it are land and 0.01 sqmi, or 0.22%, are water. The center of town is on the south side of the valley of the Pajaro River, about 1 mi southwest of where the river cuts through Pajaro Gap (Chittenden Pass) at the south end of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Aromas had a population of 2,650. The population density was 558.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Aromas was 1,987 (75.0%) White, 16 (0.6%) African American, 37 (1.4%) Native American, 49 (1.8%) Asian, 4 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 401 (15.1%) from other races, and 156 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 924 persons (34.9%).

The Census reported that 2,650 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 884 households, out of which 328 (37.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 558 (63.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 93 (10.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 45 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 36 (4.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 11 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 143 households (16.2%) were made up of individuals, and 49 (5.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00. There were 696 families (78.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.36.

The population was spread out, with 619 people (23.4%) under the age of 18, 244 people (9.2%) aged 18 to 24, 552 people (20.8%) aged 25 to 44, 956 people (36.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 279 people (10.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

There were 923 housing units at an average density of 194.5 /sqmi, of which 680 (76.9%) were owner-occupied, and 204 (23.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.3%. 2,022 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 628 people (23.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,797 people, 889 households, and 731 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 589.2 PD/sqmi. There were 915 housing units at an average density of 192.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.23% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 1.32% Native American, 2.61% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 11.01% from other races, and 5.58% from two or more races. 22.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 889 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,145, and the median income for a family was $70,000. Males had a median income of $51,771 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,220. About 5.7% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The Aromas-San Juan School District has three schools – Aromas Elementary School, San Juan School and Anzar High School. Aromas has one K-8 school, Aromas Elementary School with less than 400 students, (in 2000). Heather Howell is the current principal of Aromas School. Anzar High School, which opened in 1994, was named after early area pioneers. Anzar's current principal is Angela Crawley, and the school's total enrollment amounts to 258 students.

Economy
Aromas is home to a Graniterock quarry, with the A.R. Wilson quarry owned and operated by the Watsonville-based company.

Since 1986, Fireclay Tile has been manufacturing architectural tile in Aromas.

title: Aromas, California


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Boronda, California

Boronda is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, United States. The population was 1,760 at the 2020 census. Boronda is located directly west of Salinas and is named after José Eusebio Boronda, a Californio ranchero, and located on the lands of his Rancho Rincón del Sanjón.

Geography
Boronda is located in northern Monterey County at 36.69889°N, -121.675°W, in the Salinas Valley. It is bordered to the east by the city of Salinas, the Monterey county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all of it land.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Boronda had a population of 1,710. The population density was 3,106.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Boronda was 661 (38.7%) White, 10 (0.6%) African American, 26 (1.5%) Native American, 116 (6.8%) Asian, 7 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 774 (45.3%) from other races, and 116 (6.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,457 persons (85.2%).

The Census reported that 1,710 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 394 households, out of which 237 (60.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 227 (57.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 83 (21.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 30 (7.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 29 (7.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 41 households (10.4%) were made up of individuals, and 15 (3.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.34. There were 340 families (86.3% of all households); the average family size was 4.52.

The population was spread out, with 558 people (32.6%) under the age of 18, 224 people (13.1%) aged 18 to 24, 476 people (27.8%) aged 25 to 44, 334 people (19.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 118 people (6.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

There were 413 housing units at an average density of 750.3 /sqmi, of which 183 (46.4%) were owner-occupied, and 211 (53.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.2%. 778 people (45.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 932 people (54.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,325 people, 309 households, and 269 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,336.4 PD/sqmi. There were 332 housing units at an average density of 585.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.08% White, 1.74% Black or African American, 2.26% Native American, 9.74% Asian, 0.60% Pacific Islander, 44.08% from other races, and 9.51% from two or more races. 72.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 309 households, out of which 53.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.27 and the average family size was 4.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,797, and the median income for a family was $43,309. Males had a median income of $26,089 versus $22,692 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,365. About 7.6% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Boronda currently has two active schools, Boronda Meadows Elementary and Boronda DIA. Boronda Meadows Elementary is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District and was opened in 2005. During the 2005–2006 school year, Boronda Meadows enrolled 571 students in grades K-6. Enrollment for the 2016–17 school year is approximately 730. Boronda School, 1114 Fontes Lane, was closed at the end of the 2005 school year. Many of the students and staff were transferred to Boronda Meadows. The old Boronda school housed the Monterey County Office of Education's Community Day School from 2007 - 2015. The Salinas City Elementary School District reopened Boronda School in the fall of 2015 as a dual immersion language magnet school. It has been renamed "Dual Immersion Academy Salinas" or DIAS- Boronda and for the 2016–17 school year has approximately 100 students enrolled.

title: Boronda, California


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Bradley, California

Bradley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, on the Salinas River 14 mi south-southeast of San Ardo and 20 mi north of Paso Robles. Bradley sits at an elevation of 548 ft. The population was 69 at the 2020 census, down from 93 at the 2010 census.

History
The Southern Pacific Railroad reached Bradley in 1886, and a post office was established the same year. The name honors Bradley V. Sargent, who owned the land on which the railway station was built.

Geography
Bradley is located in southern Monterey County at 35.86333°N, -120.80083°W. It is accessible from Exit 252 on U.S. Route 101, which leads northwest 79 mi to Salinas, the Monterey county seat, and south 48 mi to San Luis Obispo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bradley CDP has a total area of 0.1 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
This region experiences warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures below 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bradley has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

2010
At the 2010 census Bradley had a population of 93. The population density was 1,081.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Bradley was 85 (91.4%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 2 (2.2%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 5 (5.4%) from other races, and 1 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 people (11.8%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 37 households, 14 (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 21 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (21.6%) were one person and 1 (2.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51. There were 27 families (73.0% of households); the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 22 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 5 people (5.4%) aged 18 to 24, 24 people (25.8%) aged 25 to 44, 33 people (35.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 9 people (9.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.9 males.

There were 40 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 16 (43.2%) were owner-occupied and 21 (56.8%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 38 people (40.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 55 people (59.1%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 120 people, 40 households, and 29 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,135.4 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 397.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.17% White, 0.83% Native American, 23.33% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 23.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 40 households 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 17.5% of households were one person and 2.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.

The age distribution was 32.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median household income was $48,000 and the median family income was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,344. There were 11.1% of families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Bradley, California