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Santee, California

Santee is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 60,037 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the East County region. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, a linear greenbelt that includes parks, trails and more than 1,100 acre of natural habitat.

History
The region was the homeland of the Kumeyaay people. These original residents established the village of Sinyeweche on the banks of the San Diego River in the present-day Santee area.

In 1877 George A. Cowles, a pioneer rancher and businessperson, purchased 4,000 acres to develop his vineyards. The area became known as Cowlestown and was linked to the Cuyamaca Railroad.

The town was later renamed to Santee in 1893 after Milton Santee, the second husband of Jennie Blodgett, whose first husband was George A. Cowles.

In 1980, residents voted in favor of incorporation after voting against it just three years earlier, giving rise to the City of Santee.

Geography
Santee shares the northern part of a valley with the city of El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, which flows east to west for approximately 4.2 mi within the city limits. Hills form a natural barrier on its northern and western sides.

At an altitude of 1,198 ft, Rattlesnake Mountain is the highest point in Santee. Rattlesnake Mountain is home to the Sky Ranch community, and is topped with a large illuminated star during the holiday season.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Santee has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated BSk on climate maps.

2020
As of the 2020 census, Santee had a population of 60,037. The population density was 3630.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Santee was 41,274 (68.7%) White, 1,391 (2.3%) African American, 452 (0.8%) Native American, 3,569 (5.9%) Asian (1.7% Filipino, 1.1% Chinese, 0.5% Vietnamese, 0.3% Japanese, 0.1% Korean, 0.3% Indian, 0.6% Other), 327 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 4,415 (7.4%) from other races, and 8,609 (14.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12,522 persons (19.7%).

The census reported that there were 20,509 households, of which 6,241 (30.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,273 (50.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,495 (12.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,451 (7.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,131 (5.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 147 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3,948.4 (20.3%) households were one person and 2,120.05 (10.9%) had a someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.85. There were 14,136 families (72.7% of households). The average family size was 3.3.

The age distribution was 12,933 (22.5%) under the age of 18, 4,366 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 23,059 (40.2%) aged 15 to 44, and 8,779 (15.3%) aged 65 and older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males.

There were 21,848 housing units and 15,599.5 (71.4%) were owner occupied while 5,569 (28.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 1.3%.

2010
At the 2010 census Santee had a population of 53,413. The population density was 3,231.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Santee was 44,083 (82.5%) White, 1,262 (2.0%) African American, 409 (2.1%) Native American, 2,044 (3.8%) Asian (1.8% Filipino, 0.4% Chinese, 0.5% Vietnamese, 0.3% Japanese, 0.2% Korean, 0.2% Indian, 0.5% Other), 253 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 2,677 (5.0%) from other races, and 2,890 (5.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,699 persons (16.3%).

The census reported that 52,447 people (98.2% of the population) lived in households, 77 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 889 (1.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 19,306 households, of which 7,156 (37.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,304 (53.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,614 (13.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,157 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,135 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 119 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3,986 households (20.6%) were one person and 1,534 (7.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72. There were 14,075 families (72.9% of households); the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 12,710 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 5,068 people (9.5%) aged 18 to 24, 14,790 people (27.7%) aged 25 to 44, 15,105 people (28.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,740 people (10.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

There were 20,048 housing units at an average density of 1,212.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 13,576 (70.3%) were owner-occupied and 5,730 (29.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 36,198 people (67.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 16,249 people (30.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 52,975 people in 18,470 households, including 14,018 families, in the city. The population density was 3,298.7 PD/sqmi. There were 18,833 housing units at an average density of 1,172.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 86.70% White, 1.48% African American, 0.81% Native American, 2.55% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 4.03% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.36% of the population.

Of the 18,470 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.2% of households were one person and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

Estimated median household income in 2008: $71,806 (up from $53,624 in 2000)

Economy
Located on 15 acre in Santee is the Las Colinas Detention Facility, which serves as the primary point of intake for women prisoners in San Diego County. It began as a juvenile facility in 1967 and was converted to an adult women's institution in 1979.

Arts and culture
Each summer the city hosts the Santee Summer Concerts series from mid-June to mid-August. The concerts are free to attend and are held on Thursday nights at Town Center Community Park East. The Santee Twilight Brews and Bites Festival (previously the Santee Bluegrass Festival), is held each fall to raise funds for community programs in the city.

Parks
There are nine parks in the City of Santee:

 * Big Rock Park
 * Deputy Ken Collier Park
 * Mast Park
 * Shadow Hill Park
 * Sky Ranch Park
 * Town Center Community Park
 * West Hills Park
 * Woodglen Vista Park
 * Weston Park

Town Center Community Park hosts many of Santee's community events including the Santee Summer Concert series and the Santee Brews and Bites Festival. The park is located along the San Diego River and is split by Wooglen Vista Creek. The east side of the park features two synthetic turf fields, two grass fields, a concession stand, a performance stage, and a 1/2 mi paved trail that surrounds the fields. The west side of the park holds five youth softball fields and a batting cage. The park also includes the Cameron Family YMCA, the City of Santee Aquatics Center, and Sportsplex USA Santee. The Sportsplex hosts over 350,000 people per year for sports leagues and tournaments across their three baseball/softball fields and two indoor soccer fields.

In December 2018, Mast Park underwent a roughly $12M renovation that brought extensive upgrades to many of the park's amenities as well as enhancements to its public safety. The park reopened for public use on February 1, 2020, after nearly 14 months of construction. The 80 acre park features 2 miles of lighted trails, a concession stand, a 9-hole disc golf course, a nature discovery area, play equipment, a lighted basketball court, and a dog park.

Trails
Walker Preserve Trail is a 1.3 mi trail that runs east along the San Diego River. The trail opened in April 2015 and runs to the Lakeside Baseball Park where it continues beyond Santee's city limits into Lakeside. The trail features a decomposed granite path lined by wooden fence posts and allows fishing access to the San Diego River. It is one of several trails throughout San Diego County that is part of the San Diego River Park Foundation's vision to create a greenbelt from the mountains to the ocean along the 52 mi long San Diego River.

Mast Park West Trail is a 1/2 mi trail located between Carlton Oaks Boulevard and the Carlton Oaks Golf Course. The trail connects to Mast Park underneath Carlton Oaks Boulevard. The trail officially ends at the golf course but connecting it through the golf course to West Hills Parkway and Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the San Diego River Park Foundation's priority projects. SANDAG is leading the project and has completed the required environmental work but has made no further progress.

Recreation
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is a 190 acre park for fishing, camping, bird watching, and picnicking. The park features seven recycled water lakes stocked with sports fish year-round and 300 full hook-up campsites. The park is owned and operated by Padre Dam Municipal Water District.

Carlton Oaks Golf Course and Lodge features an 18-hole championship course designed by golf course design legend Pete Dye as well as a 51-room resort. The course hosted the NCAA Western Region Finals and NCAA Championship in 1974.

Santee has a World Athletics certified 1-km Race Walking course on Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway. This course has hosted the US Olympic Trials for the 50k racewalk in 2012, 2016, and 2020, in addition to several USATF Race Walk Championships.

Government
As of 2024, the Santee City Council was composed of Mayor John Minto, Vice Mayor Dustin Trotter, and council members Ronn Hall, Laura Koval, and Rob McNelis.

State and federal representation
In the California State Legislature, Santee is in, and in.

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

Education
San Diego Christian College moved to Santee from El Cajon in early 2013. The college, which offers 15 degree programs, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has approximately 475 students and 28 faculty members, but hopes to expand to as many as 1,200 students. Santee is served by two school districts: Santee School District and Grossmont Union High School District. The two high schools in Santee, West Hills High School and Santana High School, are both part of the Grossmont Union High School District. Elementary and middle schools are part of the Santee School District. Other than Sycamore Canyon (only K-6), each school campus serves kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8). The schools are divided into elementary (K-6) and junior high (7–8), with each using different parts of the campus and having different ending times. This is different from the traditional practice of smaller elementary schools that feed students into consolidated middle schools.

Elementary and middle school campuses

 * Cajon Park School
 * Carlton Hills School
 * Carlton Oaks School
 * Chet F. Harrit School
 * Hill Creek School
 * Pepper Drive School
 * Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue School
 * Rio Seco School
 * Sycamore Canyon School

High schools
There are two high schools in Santee. Both are part of the Grossmont Union High School District.
 * Santana High School
 * West Hills High School

On March 5, 2001, 15-year-old Charles Andrew Williams opened fire in a boys' bathroom and a grass quad area at Santana High School. Two students died and thirteen students were wounded. He pleaded guilty to the shooting and was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.

Transportation
State Route 52 was extended eastward through the city from its former terminus at State Route 125 to State Route 67 on the city's east side. The city is bisected by four main thoroughfares: Mast Boulevard and Mission Gorge Road traverse east and west, while Magnolia Avenue and Cuyamaca Street cross north and south. Santee also is the eastern terminus of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Green Line trolley route, which connects East County to Old Town and downtown San Diego. MTS also provides bus service. Gillespie Field, the oldest and largest of eight commercial aviation airports operated by San Diego County, is located on Santee's southern border with the city of El Cajon. The airport serves as a hub for local businesses.

Notable people

 * Joe Davenport, MLB pitcher, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies
 * Sharon Ryer Davis, wife of former California Gov. Gray Davis, was raised in the city and crowned Miss Santee in 1968.
 * Brian Jones, politician serving in the California State Senate
 * Mega64, Internet sketch comedy group consisting of Rocco Botte, Derrick Acosta, and Shawn Chatfield
 * Hayden Penn, MLB pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates
 * Dat Phan, stand-up comedian, Last Comic Standing winner (season 1)
 * Randy Voepel, politician
 * William Wall, filmmaker

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Solana Beach, California

Solana Beach is a coastal city in San Diego County, California. Its population was at 12,940 at the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 12,867 at the 2010 Census.

History
The area was first settled by the San Dieguitos, early Holocene inhabitants of the area. The area was later inhabited by the Kumeyaay, who set up a village they called Kulaumai, on the southern banks of the San Elijo Lagoon. During the Spanish colonial era, trails heading north near Solana Beach crossed inland to avoid the marshes and inlets of the area.

The George H. Jones family were the first European settlers in the area, arriving in 1886. Until 1923, the area had been called Lockwood Mesa. When Lake Hodges Dam was built in 1917–1918, the area began to develop rapidly. The creation of the 12000 acre Santa Fe Irrigation District in 1918 ensured that the area from Rancho Santa Fe through Solana Beach would prosper and expand. The coastline from Solana Beach to Oceanside began to boom in the early 1920s. In 1922 Colonel Ed Fletcher, an early community leader and developer, purchased 140 acre at $20 per acre from farmer George H. Jones to develop the town of Solana Beach, with the help of his brother-in-law Eugene Batchelder. To provide access to the beach for the development, hydraulic water pressure was used to erode away tons of earth and create the Fletcher Cove entry and beach. This took one man three months with a fire hose, using water that was coming over the spillway at Lake Hodges Dam. The beach was opened with great fanfare including horse races on the beach on July 4, 1925.

The community grew slowly, but steadily throughout the rest of the century, with particular booms occurring in the decade after World War II and a real estate boom in the last quarter of the 20th century. In 1986 the community incorporated as the city of Solana Beach. That year, the city hosted the funeral services for Desi Arnaz, who had died in Del Mar. Arnaz's funeral was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, part of the Diocese of San Diego.

The city received national news coverage in 2003 upon becoming the first city in the Continental United States to enact a smoking ban on its public beaches, a trend which has continued as many other coastal California towns have followed suit in banning smoking on their beaches. Solana Beach was the last coastal community in North San Diego County to ban alcohol on the beach, doing so for at least a year in an action unanimously approved by the City Council.

On April 25, 2008, retired veterinarian and 38-year resident Dr. David Martin, 66 years old, suffered a fatal injury from an extremely rare great white shark bite while swimming with a group approximately 150 yd off shore near Solana Beach's Fletcher Cove. The group of swimmers reportedly began their swim at Tide Beach Park to the north. Surfers in the area of Fletcher Cover noted harbor seals in the water and a wounded seal on the beach at Fletcher Cove just before the attack, the latter being a typical sign of sharks feeding in the area. Recent increases in the seal population along the Southern California coast — and the seals' tendency to swim in close proximity to human swimmers — are suspected to be contributing factors in the attack.

Eden Gardens
The neighborhood of La Colonia de Eden Gardens, also known as La Colonia and Eden Gardens, is one of the oldest residential areas of Solana Beach. The community was formed in the 1920s by Mexican farmers who were hired by the owners of large ranches in adjacent Rancho Santa Fe. These farmers wanted their families nearby, hence the formation of La Colonia (the colony). The name Eden Gardens came later from a land developer as a marketing tool. Many residents still refer to the area as La Colonia. Famous residents include Chicano rapper Lil Rob, who was born and raised in the community.

Geography and climate
Before the city incorporated, the county allowed highly concentrated development of large condominiums atop the sandstone bluffs. Geologists studying erosion in period between 1947 and 1977 found little change in the face of the bluffs. It turned out this was a time of very few storms with very little erosion along the coast. The city has had to deal with bluffs collapsing onto the beach and damaging the improvements above. Owners threatened by wave and storm damage to the cliffs have few options.

The Pacific Ocean is to the west; the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the north, and the City of Del Mar to the south. The unincorporated village of Rancho Santa Fe is located on the east side.

Solana Beach is located at 32.99528°N, -117.26028°W (32.992937,-117.271135).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 sqmi. 3.5 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (2.88%) is water.

2020
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, at the 2020 census, the population was 12,940. The racial makeup of Solana Beach was 71.5% White (alone), 1.1% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native (alone), 4.5% Asian (alone), 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.1% two or more races. The median household income of Solana Beach in 2018-2022 was $137,647, in 2022 dollars.

2010
At the 2010 census Solana Beach had a population of 12,867. The population density was 3,550.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Solana Beach was 11,039 (85.8%) White, 60 (0.5%) African American, 62 (0.5%) Native American, 513 (4.0%) Asian, 19 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 738 (5.7%) from other races, and 436 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,048 persons (15.9%).

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

There were 5,650 households, 1,323 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,730 (48.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 360 (6.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 193 (3.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 325 (5.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 42 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,745 households (30.9%) were one person and 647 (11.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28. There were 3,283 families (58.1% of households); the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 2,378 people (18.5%) under the age of 18, 738 people (5.7%) aged 18 to 24, 3,518 people (27.3%) aged 25 to 44, 3,829 people (29.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,404 people (18.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

There were 6,540 housing units at an average density of 1,804.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 3,401 (60.2%) were owner-occupied and 2,249 (39.8%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%. 7,919 people (61.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,948 people (38.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 12,979 people in 5,754 households, including 3,279 families, in the city. The population density was 3,678.7 PD/sqmi. There were 6,456 housing units at an average density of 1,829.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.01% White, 0.50% African American, 0.42% Native American, 3.46% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 5.59% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.81%.

Of the 5,754 households 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female head of household, and 43.0% were non-families. 31.5% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median household income was $71,774 and the median family income was $96,652. Males had a median income of $72,028 versus $41,186 for females. The per capita income for the city was $48,547. About 3.4% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The Cedros Design District is located in Solana Beach, and consists of more than 85 art galleries, import and antique stores, boutiques and cafes. The Design District is also home to the Solana Beach Farmers Market, which operates every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm and offers locally grown fresh cut flowers, baked goods, organic produce and veggies. Another prominent venue on Cedros Avenue is the Belly Up, a live music space operating since 1974.

The headquarters of Nisus Software, developers of the Nisus Writer word processor for the Apple Macintosh, are located in Solana Beach.

Arts and culture
The city has hosted a free community event, Fiesta Del Sol. The festival is a two day event filled with activities for children, food, and performances from over a dozen local entertainers. The winner of the Battle of the Bands competition performed on the main stage. The festival includes interactive games, rides, and entertainment.

Government
Solana Beach is a general-law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council serves as a legislative body and consists of five Council members, one of whom is chosen to act as Mayor for a one-year term on a rotating basis.

In the state legislature, Solana Beach is located in:

In the United States House of Representatives, Solana Beach is in California's 49th congressional district, represented by.

Education
Solana Beach is served by the Solana Beach School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District.

High schools
Public high schools serving the area are Canyon Crest Academy, San Dieguito Academy, and Torrey Pines High School. Santa Fe Christian Schools is a private school serving ages K-12.

Middle school

 * Earl Warren Middle School
 * Saint James Academy

Elementary schools

 * Skyline Elementary School
 * Solana Vista Elementary School
 * Saint James Academy

Transportation
Solana Beach is served by Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Coaster commuter rail at Solana Beach Transit Center. Interstate 5 is a major freeway bisecting the community.

Notable people

 * George Brent, actor
 * Jim Dennis, Hall of Fame harness racing driver
 * Patrick J. Hannifin, United States Navy Vice admiral
 * Patti Page, singer
 * Lil Rob, rapper

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Spring Valley, San Diego County, California

Spring Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The population was 28,205 at the time of the 2010 census.

From 1970 through 1990, Spring Valley included what is now the La Presa CDP to the south; La Presa is still popularly considered to be a part of Spring Valley. Extended definitions of Spring Valley may also include the Casa de Oro neighborhood to the north, which belongs to the Casa de Oro-Mount Helix CDP. Locations in both La Presa and Casa de Oro use Spring Valley addresses.

Spring Valley is served by the 91977 and 91978 ZIP codes.

History
Spring Valley is named for the natural spring located there. It was long the home of the Kumeyaay people, who called it Neti or Meti. Spanish conquerors drove off the natives and used the area for cattle, calling it El aguaje de San Jorge (St. George's Spring).

In 1863, Judge A. S. Ensworth of San Diego filed a claim for a 160-acre (65 ha) ranch that included the spring. The ranch, and the small adobe house he built there, were sold to Rufus King Porter and later to historian Hubert Howe Bancroft. The adobe is now a National Historic Landmark.

Geography
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) places Spring Valley at 32.74472°N, -116.99889°W (32.7447740, 	 -116.9989160). This is near the intersection of Kenwood Drive and Helix Street. Most maps place Spring Valley at this location.

The United States Census Bureau places Spring Valley at 32.73444°N, -116.98139°W (32.734318, -116.981372), which is approximately two miles southeast of where the USGS places it. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 sqmi. 7.2 sqmi of it is land and 0.2 sqmi of it (2.83%) is water.

2010
At the 2010 census Spring Valley had a population of 28,205. The population density was 3,824.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Spring Valley was 10,915 (38.7%) White, 3,449 (11.1%) African American, 237 (0.8%) Native American, 1,766 (5.7%) Asian, 616 (2.0%) Pacific Islander, 5,172 (17.4%) from other races, and 1,828 (6.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11,201 persons (36.0%).

The census reported that 28,040 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 51 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 114 (0.4%) were institutionalized.

There were 9,305 households, 3,854 (41.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 4,940 (53.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,514 (16.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 636 (6.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 560 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 96 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,612 households (17.3%) were one person and 560 (6.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.01. There were 7,090 families (76.2% of households); the average family size was 3.39.

The age distribution was 7,481 people (26.5%) under the age of 18, 2,819 people (10.0%) aged 18 to 24, 7,496 people (26.6%) aged 25 to 44, 7,461 people (26.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,948 people (10.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

There were 9,741 housing units at an average density of 1,321.0 per square mile, of the occupied units 5,916 (63.6%) were owner-occupied and 3,389 (36.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 17,130 people (60.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,910 people (38.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
The United States Census Bureau has split Spring Valley (in its greater sense) into two Census-Designated Places (CDPs). The statistics below cover only the Spring Valley CDP. For the demographics of the complete community of Spring Valley also see La Presa, California.

At the 2000 census there were 26,663 people, 9,129 households, and 6,901 families in the CDP. The population density was 3,685.4 PD/sqmi. There were 9,291 housing units at an average density of 1,284.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.6% White, 10.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 4.8% Asian, 1.2% Pacific Islander, 12.4% from other races, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.1%.

Of the 9,129 households 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 17.5% of households were one person and 6.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.27.

The age distribution was 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median household income was $48,271 and the median family income was $51,217. Males had a median income of $36,338 versus $30,297 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,504. About 6.5% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public high school education is provided by the Grossmont Union High School District. Elementary and middle schools are operated by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Spring Valley is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Spring Valley is included in California's 53rd congressional district.

Notable people

 * Khalif Barnes, football player
 * Reggie Bush, football player
 * Nick Cannon, comedian and actor
 * Brooks Conrad, baseball player
 * Jean Dawson, musician
 * Robert Griffith, football player
 * Cory Littleton, football player
 * Ogemdi Nwagbuo, NFL Athlete
 * Cal Rayborn, professional motorcycle racer
 * Michael Wiley, football player
 * Doug Wilkerson, football player


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Valley Center, California

Valley Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 9,277 at the 2010 census.

History
In the late 1860s, the area now known as Valley Center was referred to as Bear Valley, and was the habitat of the now-extinct California grizzly bear, pictured on the Flag of California. In 1866, the largest grizzly ever recorded in California was shot and killed in Valley Center.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 98.7 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Valley Center has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. On March 30, 2023, a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service which is extremely rare for this part of the US.

2010
At the 2010 census Valley Center had a population of 9,277. The population density was 178.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Valley Center was 2,285 (73.1%) White with 64.0% of the population non-Hispanic whites, 58 (0.9%) African American, 188 (2.0%) Native American, 295 (3.2%) Asian, 16 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 584 (16.0%) from other races, and 425 (4.6%) from two or more races. 27.8% of the population was Hispanic.

The census reported that 9,243 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 27 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,000 households, 1,120 (37.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,035 (67.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 43 (7.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 142 (4.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 127 (4.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 21 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 239 households (15.4%) were one person and 193 (6.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.08. There were 2,389 families (79.6% of households); the average family size was 3.38.

The age distribution was 1,250 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 414 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 694 people (20.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,003 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 539 people (12.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

There were 2,228 housing units at an average density of 117.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,739 (80.6%) were owner-occupied and 581 (19.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%. 2,364 people (79.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,879 people (20.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 1,323 people, 415 households, and 719 families in the CDP. The population density was 59.1 PD/sqmi. There were 415 housing units at an average density of 66.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.69% White, 0.52% African American, 2.84% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 6.45% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Of the 415 households 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 15.6% of households were one person and 6.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.33.

The age distribution was 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median household income was $64,649 and the median family income was $68,388. Males had a median income of $50,440 versus $35,199 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,071. About 5.8% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Museums
Valley Center History Museum was founded in 2003. Exhibits include a stagecoach which served as a Civil war ambulance, provided local transportation, and was featured in a number of Western motion pictures; a preserved California Grizzly Bear; and memorabilia.

Events
On Memorial Day weekend, the town remembers fallen veterans at the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo and Festival.

Every year, the town celebrates their western heritage with the Valley Center Western Days Parade and Country Fair.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Valley Center is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Valley Center is in.

Valley Center also serves as the seat of the tribal governments of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and the San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians reservations, east of the CDP area.

Notable people

 * June Allyson, actress
 * Fred Astaire, actor/dancer
 * Glen Bell, founded Taco Bell chain
 * Fred Biletnikoff, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver
 * Louis Bromfield, Author
 * Daniel Brunskill, NFL offensive tackle
 * J.J. Cale, musician
 * Gary Cooper, actor
 * Kevin Craft, former UCLA quarterback
 * Billy Cundiff, NFL kicker
 * John DeLorean, auto tycoon
 * Gary Garrison, former San Diego Chargers football player
 * Kirby Grant, actor and rancher
 * Jack Haley, actor, the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz
 * Charles Hatfield, rainmaker
 * Mike Leake, MLB pitcher
 * Katie Leclerc, actress
 * Denise Mueller-Korenek, cyclist, world speed record holder
 * Merle Oberon, actress
 * Dick Powell, actor
 * Steve Reeves, Hercules actor
 * Trevor Reilly, former NFL linebacker, defensive lineman
 * Irene Ryan, actress, Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies
 * Sean Salisbury, former NFL quarterback, television sports analyst
 * Randolph Scott, actor
 * John Wayne, actor
 * Lawrence Welk, American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario
 * Mae West, actress
 * Carol Williams, international concert organist and San Diego civic organist since 2001
 * Sam Zimbalist, movie producer

title: Valley Center, California


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Vista, California

Vista (Spanish for "view") is a city in San Diego County, California. Vista is a medium-sized city within the San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 Census, Vista had a population of 98,381. Current data estimates a 2023 population of 99,835. Vista's sphere of influence also includes portions of unincorporated San Diego County to the north and east, with a county island in the central west. Located just 7 mi inland from the Pacific Ocean, it has a Mediterranean climate.

Much of Vista's current territory was once part the Mexican land grants Rancho Buena Vista and Rancho Guajome. A post office was established on October 9, 1882, and Vista was incorporated as a city on January 28, 1963, later becoming a charter city on June 13, 2007.

History

The Vista area was originally inhabited by the Luiseño Indians, who established a village in today's Vista called Tovalum.

The prosperity of the mission-era declined by the 1830s with the independence of Mexico from Spain. The Mexican government began to grant land ownerships to a variety of people, thus beginning the Rancho era of California. Three ranchos were granted in the Vista area: Rancho Guajome, Rancho Buena Vista, and Agua Hedionda Y los Manos.

In the 1850s the ranchos began to fade due to changing political conditions and the scarcity of water. A growing number of settlers came to the area after California became a state in 1850 and began to create smaller agricultural holdings. One settler in the Vista area, John A. Frazier, applied to open the first post office and after several attempts to name the city (Frazier and Buena Vista were already taken), Frazier finally chose the name "Vista"; the post office was opened in 1882.

In 1870, Bernard Delpy arrived from France to build what eventually became known as "Delpy Corners" at the intersection of today's East Vista Way and Foothill Drive. His nephew, Jules Jacques Delpy, joined him in 1879 and together they planted several hundred acres of grapes. In 1886, they built the first successful winery in the country. The winery was shut down by the Prohibition era.

Inhibited by the lack of water, Vista grew slowly through the early 1910s to less than 1,000 people. With a 1923, however, the Vista Irrigation District had the necessary funding to construct a new water supply from Lake Henshaw. Agriculture began to flourish in the area, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, celery, and most prominently avocados. Vista became home to multiple avocado packing facilities, and by the late 1940s was promoted as "the avocado capital of the world" The rise in agriculture led in turn to further commercial development.

Following World War II, agriculture declined with an influx of population and housing. The City of Vista was incorporated on January 23, 1963. The frequent housing booms of the 1970s through early 2000s greatly increased the population of Vista, and the city limits have grown as well. Many light manufacturing businesses moved into Vista beginning in the 1980s, and with the founding of several breweries in the 21st century Vista has become a significant element in the San Diego craft beer phenomenon.

Since the 1990s, the downtown area has received about $12 million in investments from Vista for improvements. The City of Vista released a plan in 2015 for the further development of downtown, aiming to make it the main commercial, social, and cultural hub in Vista. In 2020, Vista finished the Paseo Santa Fe corridor project, which transformed almost a mile of Santa Fe Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street with a number of restaurants and housing complexes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.7 sqmi of land. Like much of the California coastal area, the landscape is marked by hills and valleys. In undeveloped areas, the natural vegetation types includes chaparral brushland, oak-sycamore woodland, riparian (stream) woodland, and oak-grass savanna.

Climate
Vista has a semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk) bordering on a Mediterranean climate (Csa). Extremes of temperature uncommon. Frost is quite rare in winter, and snowfall almost unknown; the last significant snowfall in Vista was in 1967. Most of the annual rainfall of 13.24 in falls between November and April. The mild weather led to the city's promotional motto "America's Climatic Wonderland", which was in use for many years.

2022
The 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates reported that within Vista city, whites and Hispanics were the most numerous race/ethnic groups. The top ancestries were German, English, and Irish. Whites made up 75.5% of the population, while the remainder was largely Hispanic or Latino at 14.9%. All other specified races individually made up less than 10% of the population. Within the population under 18, whites made up a larger fraction at 83.8%. Among households having children, the average number of children was two. The overall median age was 34.4 years.

Households with at least one individual employed full-time earned a median household income of $144,464. For households with both spouses employed full-time, median household income was $191,468. Approximately 9.1% of the population was below the poverty line, an improvement over both the national and California state averages. The poverty rate was highest among single parent households with young children (greater than 20%), and lowest among married couple households with young children (less than 5%). The majority of households were married couple families, and the majority of homes were single-family detached houses. More residents owned their homes than rented.

2020
The 2020 Decennial U.S. Census reported Vista's population numbered 98,381 with a median age of 35.0 years. Males comprised 50.1% and females 49.9%. Whites and Hispanics were the most numerous race/ethnic groups. The white non-Hispanic population made up 36.1% of the city, while the remainder was predominantly Hispanic or Latino at 50.6%. Individuals selecting both Hispanic and white alone made up 7.8% of Vista's population. All other specified races individually made up less than 15% of the population.

Top employers
According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Sports
Vista high schools have fielded several CIF Champion teams in recent years: the Mission Vista Timberwolves in both basketball and soccer, and the Vista Panthers in football.

Parks and recreation
Vista is home to two city-owned theaters: the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Avo Playhouse. The Moonlight Amphitheatre, located in Brengle Terrace Park, is an open-air theater that specializes in musical productions, performing several musicals during the course of the summer. During the winter, the stage is used as a concert venue called ClubM which hosts both performers and audience members alike on the stage itself. Moonlight Productions performs plays in winter months at the Avo Playhouse, a former movie theater now owned by the city.

Several popular downtown events include the North County St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival, the Vista Strawberry Festival, the Vista Rod Run and the annual Winterfest & Christmas Parade.

Two of the best-known parks in the city are Brengle Terrace Park and Guajome County Park. Brengle Terrace Park houses the Moonlight Amphitheatre, Alta Vista Gardens (a city-owned botanical garden), two softball fields, a senior center, a playground, and the city community center, where the main offices of the city's day camps are held. Guajome County Park has 557 acre of land, which is shared between Vista and nearby Oceanside. It features a small lake, willow and oak woodlands, campsites, horse trails, and the Rancho Guajome Adobe, a National Historic Landmark. The Rancho Guajome Adobe and Rancho Buena Vista Adobe are two historic rancho buildings in Vista, built in the mid-nineteenth century, both available for tours and special occasions. Rancho Buena Vista Adobe is owned and operated by the city government, while Rancho Guajome Adobe (and Guajome Park itself) are owned by the county. Adjacent to Guajome Park is the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, an open-air museum demonstrating agricultural equipment from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Other recreation facilities include the city-run Wave Waterpark, a sports park, and a Boomers location.

City government
Vista, a charter city since 2007, is governed by a mayor, John B. Franklin, and a city council, consisting of Corrina Contreras (Deputy Mayor), Joe Green, Katie Melendez and Daniel O'Donnell. Since 2017, the four city council has been elected by districts; the mayor has always been elected at large.

State and federal representation
In the California State Legislature, Vista is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Vista is in California's 49th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D+4 and is represented by.

According to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, in February 2024 the City of Vista had more registered Democrats than Republicans. Out of a total of 51,696 registered voters, 20,446 were Democrats (39.6% of voters), 14,512 were Republicans (28.1%), 2,454 were American Independent Party registrants (4.7%), 818 were Libertarians (1.6%), 390 were Peace and Freedom Party registrants (0.8%), and 284 were Greens (0.5%). A further 623 were registered with miscellaneous non–ballot-qualified parties (1.2%), and 12,169 were registered no party preference (23.5%).

Education
The Vista Unified School District serves Vista and parts of Oceanside and several unincorporated communities, with seventeen elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools, including Rancho Buena Vista High School, Vista High School and Mission Vista High School. Guajome Park Academy is a charter school with joint elementary, middle, and high schools that receives part of its funding from the Vista Unified School District. There are 12 private schools with over 2,500 students, including Tri-City Christian School, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School and Calvary Christian School. The Vista Unified School District also runs the Vista Adult School.

News
The Vista Press was a weekly newspaper published in Vista from 1926 through the early 21st century. After it folded, the name was revived for an unrelated online news site. Vista also receives local coverage in the weekly Coast News and the daily San Diego Union-Tribune.

Broadcast media
Vista is part of the San Diego–Tijuana media market. Operating out of the city are KCEO on AM 1000, which is an affiliate of the Catholic Relevant Radio network, and KHAX-LD, a translator of the local Univision television station KBNT-CD.

Transportation
Mass transit in Vista is provided by the North County Transit District, which operates several bus routes to and within the city. Additionally, the Sprinter hybrid rail line makes three stops in Vista, including at the centralized Vista Transit Center in the downtown area.

Still, the automobile is the primary means of transportation within the city of Vista; according to a 2022 American Community Survey estimate, only 726 of the city's 50,316 workers commuted to work by public transit, a mere 1.4%.

Major roads and highways
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 * California 78.svg State Route 78
 * San Diego County S13.svg [[County Route S13 (California)#S13|Vista Village Drive/Vista
 * San Diego County S14.svg Santa Fe Avenue
 * Bobier Drive
 * Civic Center Drive
 * Melrose Drive
 * Sycamore Avenue
 * Shadowridge Drive
 * Emerald Drive

Utilities
In the city of Vista, gas and electric service is provided by San Diego Gas & Electric, while water is provided by the Vista Irrigation District. Sewerage is provided by the City of Vista.

Healthcare
The city of Vista is located within the Tri-City Hospital District, which provides emergency care and hospitalization, while ambulance service is provided by the Vista Fire Department. The Vista Community Clinic provides general health care to those who face economic, social or cultural barriers.

Government facilities
Located in Vista is the North County Regional Center, a San Diego County facility shared by the Superior Court, Sheriff, Vista Detention Facility jail, Probation, District Attorney, Revenue and Recovery, and the County Board of Supervisors. The North County Superior Court is a full service branch court.

Public safety
Law enforcement is provided by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department through a contract with the City of Vista, approved by the City Council. Fire suppression, fire prevention and EMS is provided by the Vista Fire Department.

Notable people

 * Bob Burnquist, Brazilian skater
 * Michael Damian, actor known for The Young & The Restless
 * Rudolph B. Davila, World War II Medal of Honor recipient
 * Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, organized labor leader and former California State Assemblywoman
 * Leon Hall, defensive back for NFL's Oakland Raiders
 * William Harmatz, professional thoroughbred jockey
 * Allan Holdsworth, British guitarist and composer.
 * Darrell Issa, U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district
 * Red Killefer, professional baseball player
 * Katherine "Scottie" MacGregor, actress, most notably in television series Little House on the Prairie
 * Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009
 * Don Prudhomme, retired drag racer and businessman
 * Cove Reber, singer-songwriter; lead vocalist of Saosin from 2004 to 2010 and Dead American
 * Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers; former Major League outfielder
 * Alan S. Thompson, retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and former director of the Defense Logistics Agency
 * Pisa Tinoisamoa, retired NFL linebacker
 * Sara Watkins, singer-songwriter and fiddler
 * Sean Watkins, singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for being in the band Nickel Creek, the duo Fiction Family and the supergroup Works Progress Administration
 * Danny Way, skateboarder
 * Tony Wolters, catcher for the Colorado Rockies,
 * Kirby Wright, poet and writer
 * Heather Youmans, singer, actress, and contestant on American Idol

title: Vista, California


text:
Winter Gardens, California

Winter Gardens is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California. The population was 20,631 at the 2010 census, up from 19,771 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Winter Gardens is located at 32.84111°N, -116.92778°W (32.841043, -116.927747).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 sqmi, 99.98% of it land and 0.02% of it water.

2010
At the 2010 census Winter Gardens had a population of 20,631. The population density was 4,656.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Winter Gardens was 16,845 (81.6%) White, 409 (2.0%) African American, 234 (1.1%) Native American, 345 (1.7%) Asian, 95 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 1,616 (7.8%) from other races, and 1,087 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,289 persons (20.8%).

The census reported that 20,532 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 75 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 24 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 7,468 households, 2,759 (36.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,696 (49.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,050 (14.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 509 (6.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 528 (7.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 49 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,639 households (21.9%) were one person and 516 (6.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75. There were 5,255 families (70.4% of households); the average family size was 3.20.

The age distribution was 5,019 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 1,996 people (9.7%) aged 18 to 24, 5,518 people (26.7%) aged 25 to 44, 5,978 people (29.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,120 people (10.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 36.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

There were 7,885 housing units at an average density of 1,779.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 4,264 (57.1%) were owner-occupied and 3,204 (42.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 11,716 people (56.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 8,816 people (42.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 19,771 people, 7,218 households, and 5,146 families in the CDP. The population density was 4,435.1 PD/sqmi. There were 7,423 housing units at an average density of 1,665.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.39% White, 1.30% African American, 1.00% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 4.02% from other races, and 3.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.26%.

Of the 7,218 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median household income was $45,791 and the median family income was $51,378. Males had a median income of $37,226 versus $29,191 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,424. About 5.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Winter Gardens is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Winter Gardens is in.

title: Winter Gardens, California


text:
August, California

August is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 8,628 at the 2020 census, up from 8,390 at the 2010 census.

Geography
August is located at 37.98°N, -121.26389°W (37.979890, -121.263984).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all of it land.

2010
At the 2010 census August had a population of 8,390. The population density was 6,705.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of August was 3,914 (46.7%) White, 224 (2.7%) African American, 183 (2.2%) Native American, 358 (4.3%) Asian, 20 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 3,110 (37.1%) from other races, and 581 (6.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5,897 persons (70.3%).

The census reported that 8,287 people (98.8% of the population) lived in households, 10 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 93 (1.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,298 households, 1,234 (53.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,040 (45.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 485 (21.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 249 (10.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 234 (10.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 28 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 391 households (17.0%) were one person and 134 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.61. There were 1,774 families (77.2% of households); the average family size was 4.01.

The age distribution was 2,852 people (34.0%) under the age of 18, 957 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 2,385 people (28.4%) aged 25 to 44, 1,605 people (19.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 591 people (7.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 28.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

There were 2,560 housing units at an average density of 2,046.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,148 (50.0%) were owner-occupied and 1,150 (50.0%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%. 3,966 people (47.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,321 people (51.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 7,808 people, 2,412 households, and 1,736 families in the CDP. The population density was 6,034.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,614 housing units at an average density of 2,020.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.33% White, 1.32% African American, 3.04% Native American, 3.24% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 34.13% from other races, and 6.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55.97%.

Of the 2,412 households 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 21.6% of households were one person and 9.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 3.78.

The age distribution was 33.4% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median household income was $25,222 and the median family income was $26,676. Males had a median income of $25,922 versus $20,317 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,037. About 28.0% of families and 29.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: August, California


text:
Country Club, California

Country Club is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 9,379 at the 2010 census, down from 9,462 at the 2000 census. It comprises an unincorporated "island" within the City of Stockton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, of which, 1.8 sqmi of it is land and 0.2 sqmi of it (7.63%) is water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Country Club had a population of 9,379. The population density was 4,742.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Country Club was 5,744 (61.2%) White, 472 (5.0%) African American, 159 (1.7%) Native American, 628 (6.7%) Asian, 42 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 1,537 (16.4%) from other races, and 797 (8.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,790 persons (40.4%).

The Census reported that 9,364 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 15 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 3,463 households, out of which 1,222 (35.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,498 (43.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 614 (17.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 243 (7.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 267 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 38 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 878 households (25.4%) were made up of individuals, and 388 (11.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70. There were 2,355 families (68.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.22.

The population was spread out, with 2,424 people (25.8%) under the age of 18, 839 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 2,345 people (25.0%) aged 25 to 44, 2,421 people (25.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,350 people (14.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

There were 3,770 housing units at an average density of 1,906.2 /sqmi, of which 2,304 (66.5%) were owner-occupied, and 1,159 (33.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%. 5,715 people (60.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,649 people (38.9%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,462 people, 3,596 households, and 2,531 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,950.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,723 housing units at an average density of 1,947.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.35% White, 3.54% African American, 1.43% Native American, 6.12% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 11.77% from other races, and 8.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.74% of the population.

There were 3,596 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,036, and the median income for a family was $43,114. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $26,241 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,470. About 9.5% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Country Club, California


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Escalon, California

Escalon (Spanish: Escalón, meaning "Step") is a city in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 7,472 at the 2020 census, up from 7,132 at the 2010 census and 5,963 at the 2000 census. Escalon is a Spanish word meaning "stepping stones." The name comes from founder John Wheeler Jones who came upon the name in a book in the Stockton Free Library and liked the name so much he gave it to the town.

History
Before the advent of the railroad, the traveler in riding over the French Camp road to the Stanislaus River would notice far out on the plains a large two-story brick house. It was surrounded by trees and shrubs, barns, granaries, and was the only house for miles around. It was the home of "Johnny" Jones, who crossed the plains in 1852 and pitched his tent where Escalon now stands, the country at that time being Government land covered with sage brush. He acquired the amount of land allotted to actual settlers and started to farm it, planting the first grain ever grown in the Escalon country, seeding it broadcast and dragging it in with brush. The yield was heavy and sold for five cents a pound. He began raising cattle for market and purchasing more land until he possessed a small kingdom, 8,000 acres, a tract of land over three miles square. It was no unusual sight to see from six to twelve-horse teams plowing over the field where Escalon now stands. In 1867 he built the brick house for his family residence at a cost of $12,000. The bricks used for it were made by his brother Richard, from a field east of Sexton station, on the Tidewater Railroad. In those days all freight carried from Stockton to the mines above Sonora went via the French Camp road, and many of the teamsters boarded and lodged at his farm. The plains were the homes of many antelope, which he often served on his table.

Escalon is a Spanish word meaning stepping stones. What relation it has to the town is difficult to imagine. James W. Jones, the founder of the town, is said to have seen the name in a book in the Stockton Free Library and pleasing him he gave the name to the place. His father died in 1893, leaving quite a fortune. He willed the old home place to James W., together with the adjoining 1,000 acres. The land at that time was not of any great value, but in the following year along came the Valley Railroad, recorded in another chapter, and the land began to increase in value. As soon as Mr. Jones was assured of the railroad crossing the land he engaged a surveyor and laid off the town. The boundary lines run nearly north, south, east and west, but the streets run diagonally, so some blocks are square, others oblong, some are rectangular and several blocks are triangular in shape.

John McGinnis, in recording some of the first events in Escalon says, "In the month of August, 1894, I was accosted, in Stockton, by a promoter of the townsite, Mr. Harlon, and was prevailed upon to make the trip to Escalon. The four-horse stage was brought forward by the hostler and James Jones, popularly called 'Jim, 'took the ribbons. Leaving there about 9:00 o'clock A. M., driving out the old French Camp Road, we arrived at the Jones home place, the brick house, about noon. With hospitality, an attribute of the Jones family, we sat down to a feast, fit for a king, and did full justice to it. We afterwards walked over and viewed the townsite, east of the then only graded roadbed. It was graded by a railroad company called the 'Valley Road.' We then passed, through a thrifty vineyard, the very first vines to be propagated by Johnny Jones — 'Jim's' father. We then passed the Jones' blacksmith shop just east, across the road from where the Tidewater depot used to be located. I again visited Escalon in 1900. There was then a depot, a store had been built but had not opened for business, the pioneer saloon, and. a temporary hotel on the Jackson property, also used as a dwelling and post office, Mrs. Jackson being postmistress."

As soon as the town was surveyed Mr. Jones built a good sized hotel to accommodate the prospective buyers who came by stage from Stockton, which was located about where the Presbyterian Church now stands. The first Santa Fe train rolled into Escalon in the spring of 1896. The post office and the first store were started by Mrs. Charles Jordan, wife of the station agent, on ground now occupied by the Tuolumne Lumber Company. The second store was built by Nelson Leighton, a large two-story building facing the railroad with a hall above used for social functions. Mr. Leighton installed in his store the first telephone switchboard in Escalon. The first warehouse was built by David L. Jones and John A. Coley in 1897, and another was built later by Haslacher & Kahn, of Oakdale. The first long-distance telephone was installed in John Coley's residence ; and he was the first real estate agent and grain dealer in the town, and built many of the dwellings for rent and sale.

The Escalon Commercial Club, formerly known as the Escalon Board of Trade, was organized March 11, 1911, with the following officers: A. St. John, president; C. H. Sheldon, vice-president ; H. L. MacPherson, secretary ; and R. N. Haines, treasurer. They carried out successfully a Fourth of July celebration in 1913, were active in the formation of the irrigation district, saw the Union high school erected, installed a lighting system; succeeded in getting the supervisors to lay some splendid streets, the town not being incorporated, and held a successful community fair in 1917. The following are the past officers of the club elected in June 1912: H. L. MacPherson, president; S. J. Irvin, vice-president; O. A. Fish, secretary ; and W. F. Searcy, treasurer ; September 8, 1914, H. L. MacPherson, president; J. H. Martin, vice-president; E. AV. Bidwell, secretary; A. Kerr, treasurer; October 16, 1916, H. L,. MacPherson, president; E. W. Bidwell, vice-president; H. L. Morgensen, secretary; and Dr. J. M. Carr, treasurer; March 10, 1917, John R. Martin, president; S. R. King, vice-president; H. A. Bierschal, secretary; and C. Moorehead, treasurer.

The school was first opened near the celebrated lone tree as early as 1878. It was in session only six months of the year, with an enrollment of 31 boy's and girls, with an aver- age attendance of 15 pupils. After the. founding of Escalon the school district was divided, and a new district school started in the new town. The trustees of the new district, two of them, AV. A. Owens and J. A. Coley, succeeded in getting the people to bond the district for a small sum and the money was used in purchasing a lot in 1903 and erecting a two-room schoolhouse. The first teacher, Miss Stella Reynolds, had formerly taught at the Lone Tree school, with splendid success. The school has had a steady and substantial growth during the past decade and in 1914 it was found necessary to provide larger accommodations for the pupils. The citizens cheerfully voted for more bonds, the present grammar school grounds were purchased and a hand- some building was constructed of hollow tile. The number of scholars continued to increase and last year an additional four class rooms were built' at a cost of $18,000. The entire building was then covered with mastic. One, of the features of the additional rooms was an assembly hall seating about 400 persons which can be used as a public auditorium. Mrs. Grace Taylor Pearce has been principal for the past nine years and under her administration the school has been placed on the accredited list of the county.

It was not until 1916, says Prof. Oliver E. Irons, that the citizens realized the necessity of a high school. The Escalon Commercial Club took the matter in hand and carried on an active bonding campaign. Although they put in plenty of hard work the proposition was defeated by just three votes. In 1919 the club was more successful and at the bond election, May 16, the bonds for a high school carried by a large majority. Immediately a school board of five members were elected, namely, AV. L. Cooms, C. A. Smith, H. L. Morgansen, Otto Peterson and H. H. McKinney, and they have held their offices elected time and again up to the present date.

The Jones club house was secured and school started in September with Mr. F. AA. Denny and Mrs. A. Cowan as instructors. Mrs. Cowan resigned in mid-year and her place was taken by Miss Orr. The total enrollment the first year was thirty-five. In the second year the enrollment of seventy-five pupils overtaxed the seating capacity of the club house and the citizens of the district voted for a bond of $85,000 for suitable high school rooms. The building was completed early this year with the following teachers in charge : Oliver E. Irons, principal ; Paul B. Boehnecke, Miss Nydia Jensen, Miss Minnie Smith, Miss Ruth Williams, and Miss Stella Barnett, under whose able instructions all classes are progressing rapidly.

The Methodist Church has the distinction and honor of being the first church in Escalon. All other churches now found in Escalon have branched out of this church, so declared the Rev. C. G. Zierk. The church was organized in the Lone Tree section in 1893, during the pastorate of the Rev. John Stevens, later for five years pastor of the Central Methodist church of Stockton. While the church was at Lone Tree Corners, it was on a circuit with Farmington, Atlanta, Riverbank and Oakdale. It remained at Lone Tree Corners until September 1908, when the building was moved to Escalon. This building stood on the site of the present church until it was torn down to make room for the new structure, which was completed and dedicated on Sunday, April 10, 1921. Since it has become a separate charge the following pastors have been appointed here: U. L. Walker, L. H. Sanborn, Luther Speers, Smith, McWilliams, A. Z. Bose, S. L. Lee, G. W. Grannis, L. H. Jenkins and C. G. Zierk.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized November 15, 1909, by the Rev. Phillip Andreen of San Francisco, assisted by David Magunson of Stockton. Subscriptions were obtained in November 1911 and a building was erected, just west of the old school house in 1913. It was dedicated in the summer of the following year, 1914. The following pastors have been in charge, the Rev. W. X. Magnuson, 1912, Dr. P. E. Berg,. 1913; Rev: C. Anderson, 1916; Rev. N. P. Anseen, 1921 : Rev. O. W. Westhng-, 1922.

The Presbyterian Church was organized November 10, 1913, with the following charter members : Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell, Miss Margaret Campbell, Miss Helen Campbell, Mr. S. H. Irwin, Mrs. Minerva H. Erwin, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bidwell, Mrs. O. A. Fisk, Miss Leona Kelley, Miss Hazel Delley, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Clough, Mrs. J. G. Voorhies. Of the original members, ten remain and are living in and around Escalon, three have moved away, and one is deceased. Services were first held in the Community hall, but in 1915 the trustees purchased the pioneer gram- mar school building and fitted it up for church purposes. The first pastor. Rev. E. B. David- son, served until October 1, 1915, and during the succeeding two months the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. A. M. Wood, then the Rev. I. B. Surface was pastor until December 1, 1916. In March 1917, the Rev. A. L. Bone took charge and was installed the following year. Escalon came into being in the late 1800s because of the agricultural production in the immediate area and the need to get the products of that agriculture to market by railroad. John Wheeler Jones settled here with his family in the 1850s, and his son, James Wesley Jones, laid out the community of Escalon 40-plus years later. Although Escalon was incorporated in 1957, celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2007 by proclamation of Escalon's city council, 1994 was officially acknowledged as the year to celebrate the Escalon centennial.

In 1898, the Santa Fe Depot was constructed (along the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad line) and operated until 1970. It was located alongside the Santa Fe Railroad Tracks that bisect the heart of Escalon near Main Street's intersections with Second Street.

In 1909, Oliver A. Fisk began construction on the Fisk Building, completing it in 1911. This building is still located at the corner of Main and First Streets in its modified form. The first to occupy this building was the Escalon State Bank, the first bank in town, in 1912. The bank was established by S.J. Irwin, the owner of the Irwin Lumber Company.

Highways and Roads
California State Route 120 runs through Escalon connecting it to the Bay Area and to the west through Oakdale where it merges with California State Route 108 to the Sierra Nevada. McHenry Avenue runs south towards Modesto crossing the Stanislaus River over the newly rebuilt McHenry Bridge. Escalon currently has 4 stoplights in town all within a 1/4 mile proximity.

Future Development
South McHenry Avenue: This project will widened from two lanes to three lanes from Narcissus Way to Jones Road (3300 lineal feet). The improvements will include pavement widening and curb and gutter on the east side. It is anticipated that no right of way will be required but won't be confirmed until the project is in the design phase. This project is awaiting approval in 2030 for completion by 2036

Ullrey Ave./ McHenry Ave. Traffic Signal: design and construction of a signal at the intersection of McHenry Avenue and Ullrey Avenue.

SR 120 at Brennan Avenue In 2020 $446,066 was approved for intersection improvements, no traffic signal. The project is slated for completion in 2026.

Escalon Bellota Road Improvements Widen 2 to 4 lanes with shoulders from Escalon City limits to Mariposa Road. Project is estimated to be completed by 2025.

Caltrans Intercity Rail Construct double main track, panelized turnouts, relocate/renew siding turnout, and realign existing track. From Stockton to Escalon. No estimated completion date.

French Camp at Hwy 120 Roundabout The 2020 SHOPP, approved in May 2020, included the following Collision Reduction item of interest, Route 120 near Manteca, at French Camp Road. Construct roundabout. Programmed in FY23-24, with construction scheduled to start in December 2024. Total project cost is $16,204K, with $10,536K being capital.

Railroads
Escalon has two railways through town. The former Tidewater Southern Railway comes west into town from Manteca along Highway 120 until it hits McHenry Avenue and heads south out of town. This railway is owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad and is still in use today, though the tracks end at the city limits of Jones Avenue.

The other railway in town is the BNSF Railway Stockton Subdivision which has two tracks, divides the town in a northwest to southeast direction. Oftentimes two trains will meet and pass on opposing rails through town, often backing up traffic along Highway 120 for over 20–30 mins. The Santa Fe Railway San Francisco Chief served Escalon as a flag stop until 1971 along this line — this was the final passenger rail service to the town.

Geography
Escalon is located at 37°47.5'N 120°59.5'W (37.7984,-120.9969), where State Highway 120 crosses the BNSF railroad. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 sqmi. 2.3 sqmi of it is land and 2.85% is water.

Industry
Escalon has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city. Escalon is home to one of the largest walnut processing facilities in the world, DeRuosi Nut. Some of the largest employers in Escalon include; DeRuosi Nut, GoldRiver Orchards, Grower's Choice, and Roche Bros Inc. are many of the nut processing plants that lie in the heart of Escalon accounting for a great deal of the local agricultural economy. Escalon is always growing its agriculture in new ways.

Principal employers
Major employers in the city include:

Downtown (Main St.)
Escalon's downtown along Main St. has been a focal point of the town's image since inception. Today the strip boasts a bar, restaurants, a salon, and many local family run businesses. Main Street, in more recent years has seen vast redevelopment led by local, Mike DeRuosi. One of the more historic redevelopments was at the site of Escalon's only bar- The Valley Inn. The Valley Inn has been known to be one of the longest running bars in California. The bar has remained a center piece Escalonian culture since the town's early years.

Police
Escalon's Police Department has 12 full-time employees, 4 part-time Animal Services Officers, and volunteers who serve in the capacity of Police Reserve Officers, Cadets, and the Citizen Volunteers.

Education
In 1963, representatives from eight component districts (Burwood, Collegeville, Dent Union, Escalon Union High, Farmington, Four Tree, Lone Tree, and Van Allen)began a series of six meetings commissioned by their component boards to explore the concept of creating one unified school district to serve the educational needs of the districts involved. At the conclusion of these meetings, a recommendation was forwarded to the County Superintendent of Schools that the eight districts form a unified district. The recommendation was approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Education in October 1964. On February 24, 1965, a public hearing was held on the proposal in the Escalon High School library. An election day of March 8, 1966, was designated by County Superintendent Gaylord Nelson. Voters approved the unification and on March 15, 1966, the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors created what would soon become the Escalon Unified School District, effective July 1, 1967. Currently, the Escalon Unified School District is made up of 4 elementary schools (Collegeville Dual Language Immersion, Dent, Farmington and Van Allen), one middle school (El Portal), one comprehensive high school (Escalon High), one continuation high school (Vista) and one charter school (Escalon Charter Academy/Gateway Home School).

Schools

 * Escalon High
 * Vista High
 * El Portal Middle
 * Dent Elementary
 * Van Allen Elementary
 * Farmington Elementary
 * Collegeville Elementary
 * Escalon Charter Academy

Sports
The Escalon High Cougars represent the local high school in the Trans Valley League, in which they are founding members. The Escalon High Varsity football team has enjoyed numerous success over the years. Winning five State Championships in the past 30 years and two within the last 3 seasons. The Cougars are currently the 31st winningest team in the state of California among all divisions with a record of 590-282-43 as of the end of the 2022 season.

Notable people

 * Rod Beaton – an American journalist and media executive with United Press International
 * Herbert A. Calcaterra – WWII US Navy sailor for whom the ship USS Calcaterra was named for his deeds during WWII
 * Alice Estes Davis – Disney legend/Costume designer for Disney films, television, and theme parks
 * James Lew – American martial arts actor
 * Ted Nuce - Retired professional bull rider, 1985 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider

Churches
Escalon is home to 14 churches 12 within city limits. The Escalon Methodist Church has the distinction of being the first church in Escalon, constructed in 1893. The church used to sit at Lone Tree Corners until September 1908, when the building was moved to Escalon. This building stood on site of the present church until it was torn down to make room for the new structure, which was completed and dedicated on Sunday, April 10, 1921.
 * Escalon Presbyterian Church
 * Escalon Christian Reformed Church
 * Escalon Covenant Church
 * Trinity Church Assembly of God
 * First Baptist Church
 * Jackson Avenue Church
 * Church of Christ
 * Saron Lutheran Church
 * United Methodist Church
 * Impact Community Church
 * Seventh Day Adventist Church
 * Pentecostal Tabernacle
 * Church of Christ
 * Saint Patrick's Catholic Church

Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that Escalon had a population of 7,132. The population density was 3,011.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Escalon was 5,823 (81.6%) White, 30 (0.4%) African American, 80 (1.1%) Native American, 96 (1.3%) Asian, 22 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 823 (11.5%) from other races, and 258 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,928 persons (27.0%).

The Census reported that 7,117 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 15 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,476 households, out of which 975 (39.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,484 (59.9%) were married couples living together, 291 (11.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 143 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 130 (5.3%) unmarried. 469 households (18.9%) were made up of individuals, and 241 (9.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87. There were 1,918 families (77.5% of all households); the average family size was 3.28.

The population was spread out, with 1,933 people (27.1%) under the age of 18, 675 people (9.5%) aged 18 to 24, 1,736 people (24.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,898 people (26.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 890 people (12.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

There were 2,610 housing units at an average density of 1,102.1 /sqmi, of which 1,792 (72.4%) were owner-occupied, and 684 (27.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%. 5,082 people (71.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,035 people (28.5%) lived in rental housing units.

title: Escalon, California


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Farmington, California

Farmington is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California. The population was 172 at the 2020 census, down from 207 at the 2010 census.

History
Farmington was so named to distinguish its agricultural setting from the nearby mining regions.

Geography
Farmington is located at 37.92972°N, -120.99944°W (37.929625, -120.999574). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 sqmi, all of it land. Barren, low hills lie to the immediate east of the town, and farther east are the Sierra Nevada mountains. Stockton East Creek flows along the southern border of Farmington, paralleling Highway 4 for a short distance. The creek and many other places nearby were used as locations in the 1958 film The Big Country, as was scenes for the movie, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry (1974).

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Farmington had a population of 207. The population density was 81.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Farmington was 164 (79.2%) White, 7 (3.4%) African American, 1 (0.5%) Native American, 6 (2.9%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 18 (8.7%) from other races, and 11 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42 persons (20.3%).

The Census reported that 207 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 79 households, out of which 26 (32.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 46 (58.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5 (6.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 6 (7.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 6 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 14 households (17.7%) were made up of individuals, and 7 (8.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62. There were 57 families (72.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.98.

The population was spread out, with 45 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 13 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 49 people (23.7%) aged 25 to 44, 73 people (35.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 27 people (13.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

There were 98 housing units at an average density of 38.6 /sqmi, of which 54 (68.4%) were owner-occupied, and 25 (31.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 11.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%. 128 people (61.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 79 people (38.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 84 households, and 67 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 103.1 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 37.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.90% White, 1.53% Asian, 15.65% from other races, and 9.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.34% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,614, and the median income for a family was $32,727. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $35,357 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,289. About 15.5% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty-five or over.

title: Farmington, California


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French Camp, California

French Camp (from Campo de los Franceses, Spanish for "Field of the Frenchmen") is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 3,770 as of the 2020 census. Up from 3,376 at the 2010 census, and down from 4,109 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined French Camp as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

French Camp is the location of the U.S. Army Sharpe Depot and the GSA Western Distribution Center, and is the oldest settlement in San Joaquin County. San Joaquin General Hospital is located in French Camp. It is also the location of the county jail, the county juvenile hall and the county children's shelter, which combine to form a sizable percentage of the place's population.

Geography
French Camp is located at 37.88278°N, -121.27972°W (37.882742, -121.279788).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 sqmi, 99.97 percent of it land and 0.03 percent of it water.

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

History
French Camp was the southernmost regular camp site of the Hudson's Bay Company southern fur brigades sent from Fort Vancouver (now Vancouver, Washington), established by Michel Laframboise in 1832. Its Spanish name was preserved in a land grant dated January 13, 1844 as Rancho Campo de los Franceses. It is commemorated as California State Historic Landmark 668: "Here was the terminus of the Oregon-California trail used by the French-Canadian trappers employed by the Hudson's Bay Company from about 1832 to 1845. Michel Laframboise, among others, met fur hunters here annually, where they camped with their families. In 1844 Charles Maria Weber and William Gulnac promoted the first white settlers' colony on 'Rancho del Campo de Los Franceses' which included French Camp and the site of Stockton." French Camp was also known as Castoria, the Latin word for "beaver" being "castor", reflecting its central role in the California Fur Rush.

French Camp was strategically sited at the southern end of the southernmost slough (which became known as French Camp Slough) of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, maximizing the use of the waterway for ease of transportation. A trail led off from the site to the southeast into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was subsequently used as an alternate route for the Mariposa Road, part of the Stockton-Los Angeles Road, especially favored during the rainy season because of its exceptional drainage. The route was eventually paved and exists to this day as "French Camp Road".

During WWII, Japanese Americans that lived in French Camp were relocated to civilian assembly centers and relocation centers overseen by the War Relocation Authority (WRA) in accordance with Executive Order 9066. Japanese Americans from French Camp were sent to the Turlock Assembly Center at the Stanislaus County Fair, Manzanar War Relocation Center, and the Gila River War Relocation Center. Accounts of the relocation and life in the camps are detailed through letters from former students of the French Camp Grammar School.

Notable people

 * Scott Brooks, assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.
 * José M. Hernández, astronaut.
 * Gilbert Luján, painter and sculptor.
 * Phil Spector, record producer, musician, and songwriter (died in San Joaquin General Hospital).
 * JoAnn Trejo, professor of pharmacology at University of California, San Diego
 * C. Bachmann and Charles H. Brandt founders of the Historical California Chicory Works, now The River Mill.

2010
At the 2010 census French Camp had a population of 3,376. The population density was 1,074.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of French Camp was 1,678 (49.7%) White, 410 (12.1%) African American, 31 (0.9%) Native American, 163 (4.8%) Asian, 11 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 920 (27.3%) from other races, and 163 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,748 persons (51.8%).

The census reported that 1,622 people (48.0% of the population) lived in households, 336 (10.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,418 (42.0%) were institutionalized.

There were 509 households, 202 (39.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 262 (51.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 64 (12.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 46 (9.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 46 (9.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 3 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 104 households (20.4%) were one person and 43 (8.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.19. There were 372 families (73.1% of households); the average family size was 3.71.

The age distribution was 731 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 604 people (17.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,145 people (33.9%) aged 25 to 44, 660 people (19.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 236 people (7.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 30.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 193.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 208.6 males.

There were 575 housing units at an average density of 183.0 per square mile, of the occupied units 276 (54.2%) were owner-occupied and 233 (45.8%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 13.4%. 872 people (25.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 750 people (22.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 4,109 people, 576 households, and 438 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,324.5 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 192.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 44.20% White, 11.97% African American, 0.80% Native American, 4.45% Asian, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 32.12% from other races, and 5.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.95%.

Of the 576 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.3% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.57.

The age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 182.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 192.1 males.

The median household income was $28,295 and the median family income was $29,034. Males had a median income of $30,556 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,945. About 27.1% of families and 40.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.3% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: French Camp, California