California, Maryland
California, Maryland | |
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![]() Patuxent River from the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge | |
![]() Location of California, Maryland | |
Coordinates: 38°18′20″N 76°29′40″W / 38.30556°N 76.49444°WCoordinates: 38°18′20″N 76°29′40″W / 38.30556°N 76.49444°W | |
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Area | |
• Total | 14.8 sq mi (38.3 km2) |
• Land | 12.8[1] sq mi (33.5 km2) |
• Water | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
Elevation | 105 ft (33 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 11,857[1] |
• Density | 928/sq mi (358.3/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 20619 |
Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
FIPS code | 24-12150 |
GNIS feature ID | 0594621 |
California is a census-designated place and community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,857 at the 2010 census, an increase of 27.4% from the 2000 census.[1] California has been growing with the spread of population from the older adjacent community of Lexington Park and the growth in both technology-related and defense-related jobs at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. There are department stores and numerous shopping centers situated along Maryland Highway 235 ("Three Notch Road"). Maryland Route 4 crosses Highway 235 in California, providing access to the wide Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and the popular weekend resort town of Solomons on its opposite side. Bridge-bound traffic is notorious for backing up during rush hour.
History[]
The community was named after the state of California before 1897.[2] The exact origins are unknown, however one story is that a family from the state moved to the area, using materials from their home state to build their new house, called the “California Farmstead.” Eventually, the name stuck.[3]
Geography[]
California is located at 38°18′20″N 76°29′40″W / 38.305506°N 76.494517°W.[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, California has a total area of 14.8 square miles (38 km2), of which 12.8 square miles (33 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (12.64%) is water.
Demographics[]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1980 | 5,770 | — | |
1990 | 7,626 | 32.2% | |
2000 | 9,307 | 22.0% | |
2010 | 11,857 | 27.4% | |
source:[1][5] |
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,857 people residing in California in 4,327 households. The population density was 928.1 people per square mile (358.3/km2). There were 4,697 housing units and a 71.8% home ownership rate. The racial makeup was 70.7% White, 18.3% Black, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 0.5% Indigenous American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.[1]
Of the 4,327 households, 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 57.2% had married couples, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.31.[6]
The population consisted of 29.8% under the age of 20, 6.6% from 20 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 34, 17.3% from 35 to 44, 11.4% from 45 to 54, 10.5% from 55 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. The population was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.[7]
The median household income was $85,240 and the median family income for was $91,935. Male full-time year-round workers had a median income of $63,657 versus $44,390 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,386. Just 0.8% of families and 3.1% of people were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of people under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.[8] In 2017, California, Maryland was listed as the metropolitan area with the fourth highest number of households with investable assets above one million dollars.[9] In 2019, Forbes Magazine listed California, Maryland as one of the best small places for business and careers in the nation with a ranking of 69.[10]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "California CDP, Maryland". State and County Quick Facts. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-06-20. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ Shoemaker, Sandy. "Tobacco to Tomcats: St. Mary's County since the Revolution". StreamLine Enterprises, Leonardtown, Maryland: 160. Archived from the original on 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-01-01. Cite journal requires
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(help) - ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ "California CDP, Maryland Quicklinks - Social Characteristics". State and County Quick Facts. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "California CDP, Maryland Quicklinks - Demographic Characteristics". State and County Quick Facts. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "California CDP, Maryland Quicklinks - Economic Characteristics". State and County Quick Facts. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "Do You Live Among Millionaires?". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ^ "The Best Small Places For Business And Careers". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
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