Cabazon, California
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| Cabazon, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| - Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,229 |
| - Density | 571.5/sq mi (216.4/km²) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 92230/92282 |
| Area code(s) | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-09360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652679 |
Cabazon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 2,229 at the 2000 census.
Cabazon was incorporated as a city in 1955[1]. In 1972, due to years of scandal, political instability, and stalled growth, the citizens of Cabazon voted to disincorporate the city[1]. Cabazon thus became the first and, so far, only community to give up cityhood in Riverside County[1]. Attempts to incorporate the area are in progress, in order to reinstall civic pride[1].
Cabazon is the home of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and their massive Casino Morongo, whose 27-story[2] hotel tower dominates the San Gorgonio Pass[3]. It is one of the largest Native American casinos in the United States[3]. A huge water-bottling facility was established by Arrowhead Mountain Springwater (in partnership with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians) on the eastern edge on Cabazon in 2003[4].
Claude Bell's dinosaurs are icons of roadside America: some people may remember them from Pee-wee's Big Adventure, while others have grown up with them along the highway in southern California[5]. The dinosaurs were purchased in 2005 from the Bell family for $1.2 million USD by Christian developers[6].
Cabazon is a major stop for outlet shopping, home to the well known Desert Hills Premium Outlets, an outlet center with 130 stores[7].
In late October 2006, a major arson fire started near Cabazon[8]. During the course of five days, the Esperanza Fire burned over 40,000 acres (160 km²) and resulted in the deaths of five firefighters[8].
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[edit] Geography
Cabazon is located at (33.909086 -116.766373)[9].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.3 km²). 4.0 square miles (10.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.75% water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 2,229 people, 721 households, and 511 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 564.3 people per square mile (217.9/km²). There were 846 housing units at an average density of 214.2/sq mi (82.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.88% White, 4.08% Black or African American, 4.22% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 13.41% from other races, and 6.06% from two or more races. 30.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 721 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.46.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,598, and the median income for a family was $24,583. Males had a median income of $29,236 versus $19,444 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,068. About 28.9% of families and 32.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 33.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Cabazon is located in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Battin, and in the 80th Assembly District, represented by Republican Bonnie Garcia. Federally, Cabazon is located in California's 41st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9[11] and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Moore, Steve. "Some Cabazon residents want city", The Press-Enterprise, 2004-06-04. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ DeCarlo, Paul. "Tribe shows fire skills", The Press-Enterprise, 2004-09-24. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ a b Shikes, Jonathan. "Beyond the buffet", The Press-Enterprise, 2005-04-30. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ "Arrowhead Bottled Water Facility Earns LEED Silver", GreenBiz.com, 2004-07-29. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ Kine, Starlee. "In the Belly of the Beast", The New York Times Magazine, 2005-10-09. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ Powers, Ashley. "Adam, Eve and T. Rex", The Los Angeles Times, 2005-08-27. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ Wells, Devona. "Shopping for outlet malls", The Press-Enterprise, 2004-06-19. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ a b De Atley, Richard K. "Hearing testimony lays trail to wildfire", The Press-Enterprise, 2007-03-20. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
[edit] External links
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