Solana Beach, California
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| City of Solana Beach, California | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | California | ||
| County | San Diego | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Joe Kellejian | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) | ||
| - Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) | ||
| Population (2000)[1] | |||
| - City | 12,979 | ||
| - Density | 3,676.7/sq mi (1,419.6/km²) | ||
| - Metro | Incl. Tijuana: 4,922,723 | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP code | 92075 | ||
| Area code(s) | 858 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-72506 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1656633 | ||
| Website: http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/ | |||
Solana Beach is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 12,979 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Solana Beach is located at (32.995393, -117.260380)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (2.22%) is water.
Over 13,000 residents call this small beach community their home. The Pacific Ocean is to the west; the City of Encinitas 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.
[edit] History
The area now known as Solana Beach was called Lockwood Mesa prior to 1923, when the original subdivision plan for the community was developed. 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 officially incorporated as the city of Solana Beach. While still a relatively tranquil coastal town, the city received national news 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 Californian towns have followed suit in banning smoking on their beaches.
Solana Beach entered the national spotlight again on April 25, 2008 when retired veterinarian and 38-year resident Dr. David Martin suffered a fatal injury from a shark bite while swimming with a group approximately 150 yards off shore near Solana Beach's Fletcher Cove.[3]
[edit] Eden Gardens
The neighborhood of Eden Gardens (also known as La Colonia), one of the oldest residential areas of Solana Beach, was a community formed in the 1920's by Mexican farmers who were hired by the owners of large ranches in 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 who thought it would be a good marketing tool. Many residents still refer to the area as La Colonia. Famous residents include Chicano rapper Lil Rob and comedian Rene Sandoval who were born and raised in the community.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 12,979 people, 5,754 households, and 3,279 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,419.6/km² (3,678.7/mi²). There were 6,456 housing units at an average density of 706.1/km² (1,829.9/mi²). 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 population.
There were 5,754 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the city was $71,774, and the median income for a family 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.
[edit] Current estimates
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Solana Beach in 2005 was $101,122 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $82,114.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Solana Beach is located in the 38th Senate District, represented by Republican Mark Wyland, and in the 74th Assembly District, represented by Republican Martin Garrick. Federally, Solana Beach is located in California's 50th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +5[5] and is represented by Republican Brian Bilbray.
Solana Beach is a General Law City operated by 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. Council members are leaders and policy makers elected as representatives to concentrate on policy issues that are responsive to the needs of the citizens. [6]
[edit] Education
Solana Beach is served by the Solana Beach Elementary School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District.
The elementary schools in Solana Beach are:
- Solana Vista Elementary School
- Skyline Elementary School
- Santa Fe Christian Schools
Earl Warren Middle School serves Solana Beach.
Torrey Pines High School and San Dieguito Academy, and the newer Canyon Crest Academy are San Dieguito Union High School District high schools that serve Solana Beach.
[edit] References
- ^ World Gazetteer – San Diego-Tijuana
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ City of Solana Beach California Official Website
- ^ 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.
- ^ City of Solana Beach California Official Website
[edit] External links
- Solana Beach, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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