Dorrington, California
Encyclopedia
Dorrington is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Calaveras County
, California
, United States
. The population was 609 at the 2010 census, down from 727 at the 2000 census. Originally known as Cold Spring Ranch until 1902 (because of an icy spring
), the town sits on State Route 4 and historically was a stopping point along the toll road
between Murphys
and Ebbetts Pass
, often serving as a resort for visitors to what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park
. Dorrington is also home to the second largest Sugar Pine
in the world, measuring 32 feet (9.7 m) in circumference and 220 feet (67 m) tall.
, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), 99.86% of it land.
was 166.5 people per square mile (64.3/km²). The racial makeup of Dorrington was 576 (94.6%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 2 (0.3%) Native American, 11 (1.8%) Asian, 1 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1 (0.2%) from other races
, and 18 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33 persons (5.4%).
The Census reported that 609 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 294 households, out of which 44 (15.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 174 (59.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 14 (4.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (1.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 16 (5.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 3 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 86 households (29.3%) were made up of individuals and 30 (10.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07. There were 191 families
(65.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.50.
The population was spread out with 76 people (12.5%) under the age of 18, 19 people (3.1%) aged 18 to 24, 58 people (9.5%) aged 25 to 44, 277 people (45.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 179 people (29.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.6 years. For every 100 females there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.
There were 1,689 housing units at an average density of 461.8 per square mile (178.3/km²), of which 269 (91.5%) were owner-occupied, and 25 (8.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 6.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 17.1%. 553 people (90.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 56 people (9.2%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 727 people, 336 households, and 235 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 197.7 people per square mile (76.3/km²). There were 1,523 housing units at an average density of 414.1 per square mile (159.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.22% White
, 0.41% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.41% Asian
, 2.34% from other races
, and 2.48% from two or more races. 5.36% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 336 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples
living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.56.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.2% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 45.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $89,423. Males had a median income of $68,750 versus $48,750 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $53,832. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Dorrington is located in the 1st Senate
District, represented by Republican
Dave Cox
, and in the 25th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Kristin Olsen
. Federally, Dorrington is located in California's 3rd congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +7 and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Calaveras County
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County is a county located in the Gold Country of the U.S. state of California. Calaveras is the Spanish word for skulls; the county was reportedly named for the remains of Native Americans discovered by the Spanish explorer Captain Gabriel Moraga. As of the 2010 census, the county had a...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 609 at the 2010 census, down from 727 at the 2000 census. Originally known as Cold Spring Ranch until 1902 (because of an icy spring
Spring (hydrosphere)
A spring—also known as a rising or resurgence—is a component of the hydrosphere. Specifically, it is any natural situation where water flows to the surface of the earth from underground...
), the town sits on State Route 4 and historically was a stopping point along the toll road
Toll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
between Murphys
Murphys, California
Murphys is a census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States...
and Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass, named after John Ebbetts, is a high mountain pass through the Sierra Nevada range in Alpine County, California. Ebbetts is the eastern of two passes in the area traversed by State Route 4. The western pass is the Pacific Grade Summit . The pass is registered as California Historical...
, often serving as a resort for visitors to what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving two groves of giant sequoia trees. It is located northeast of Arnold, California in the middle elevations of the Sierra Nevada...
. Dorrington is also home to the second largest Sugar Pine
Sugar Pine
Pinus lambertiana, commonly known as the sugar pine or sugar cone pine, is the tallest and most massive pine, with the longest cones of any conifer...
in the world, measuring 32 feet (9.7 m) in circumference and 220 feet (67 m) tall.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), 99.86% of it land.
History
Originally known as Cold Springs Ranch, the town's name changed upon establishment of the post office in 1902. The name Dorrington was the maiden name of the first postmaster's wife. The post office was discontinued in 1919, but re-established in 1921 and closed for good in 1934.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Dorrington had a population of 609. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 166.5 people per square mile (64.3/km²). The racial makeup of Dorrington was 576 (94.6%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 2 (0.3%) Native American, 11 (1.8%) Asian, 1 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1 (0.2%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 18 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33 persons (5.4%).
The Census reported that 609 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 294 households, out of which 44 (15.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 174 (59.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14 (4.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (1.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 16 (5.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 3 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 86 households (29.3%) were made up of individuals and 30 (10.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07. There were 191 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(65.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.50.
The population was spread out with 76 people (12.5%) under the age of 18, 19 people (3.1%) aged 18 to 24, 58 people (9.5%) aged 25 to 44, 277 people (45.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 179 people (29.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.6 years. For every 100 females there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.
There were 1,689 housing units at an average density of 461.8 per square mile (178.3/km²), of which 269 (91.5%) were owner-occupied, and 25 (8.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 6.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 17.1%. 553 people (90.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 56 people (9.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 727 people, 336 households, and 235 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 197.7 people per square mile (76.3/km²). There were 1,523 housing units at an average density of 414.1 per square mile (159.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.22% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.41% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.41% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 2.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.48% from two or more races. 5.36% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 336 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.56.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.2% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 45.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $89,423. Males had a median income of $68,750 versus $48,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $53,832. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Dorrington is located in the 1st Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Dave Cox
Dave Cox
David E. Cox was an American politician from Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator, representing the 1st district from December 2004 until his death in July 2010, and also served as an California State Assemblyman for the six years immediately before his...
, and in the 25th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Kristin Olsen
Kristin Olsen
Kristin Olsen is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 25th district, encompassing Calaveras, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne counties, and parts of Madera and Stanislaus counties...
. Federally, Dorrington is located in California's 3rd congressional district
California's 3rd congressional district
California's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. It covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of R +7 and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren
Dan Lungren
Daniel Edward "Dan" Lungren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...
.