Lenwood, California
Encyclopedia
Lenwood is a census-designated place
(CDP) in San Bernardino County
, California
, United States
. The population was 3,543 at the 2010 census, up from 3,222 at the 2000 census. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) West of Barstow
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), all land.
was 1,600.6 people per square mile (618.0/km²). The racial makeup of Lenwood was 2,133 (60.2%) White, 219 (6.2%) African American, 94 (2.7%) Native American, 37 (1.0%) Asian, 25 (0.7%) Pacific Islander, 813 (22.9%) from other races
, and 222 (6.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,675 persons (47.3%).
The Census reported that 3,543 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,133 households, out of which 524 (46.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 543 (47.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 214 (18.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 101 (8.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 122 (10.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 11 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 206 households (18.2%) were made up of individuals and 66 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13. There were 858 families
(75.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.50.
The population was spread out with 1,158 people (32.7%) under the age of 18, 356 people (10.0%) aged 18 to 24, 919 people (25.9%) aged 25 to 44, 801 people (22.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 309 people (8.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.4 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
There were 1,282 housing units at an average density of 579.2 per square mile (223.6/km²), of which 636 (56.1%) were owner-occupied, and 497 (43.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.3%. 1,822 people (51.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,721 people (48.6%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 3,222 people, 1,086 households, and 813 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,306.5 inhabitants per square mile (503.7/km²). There were 1,284 housing units at an average density of 520.7 per square mile (200.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.8% White, 5.4% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 18.1% from other races
, and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.3% of the population.
There were 1,086 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples
living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $39,697. Males had a median income of $35,054 versus $23,919 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $14,071. About 12.0% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Lenwood is located in the 18th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Roy Ashburn
, and in the 34th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Bill Maze
. Federally, Lenwood is located in California's 25th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +7 and is represented by Republican Buck McKeon
.
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 San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,035,210, up from 1,709,434 as of the 2000 census...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,543 at the 2010 census, up from 3,222 at the 2000 census. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) West of Barstow
Barstow, California
Barstow is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 22,639 at the 2010 census, up from 21,119 at the 2000 census. Barstow is located north of San Bernardino....
.
Geography
Lenwood is located at 34°52′42"N 117°6′28"W (34.878243, -117.107755).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), all land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Lenwood had a population of 3,543. The population densityPopulation density
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was 1,600.6 people per square mile (618.0/km²). The racial makeup of Lenwood was 2,133 (60.2%) White, 219 (6.2%) African American, 94 (2.7%) Native American, 37 (1.0%) Asian, 25 (0.7%) Pacific Islander, 813 (22.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 222 (6.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,675 persons (47.3%).
The Census reported that 3,543 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,133 households, out of which 524 (46.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 543 (47.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 214 (18.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 101 (8.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 122 (10.8%) 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 11 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 206 households (18.2%) were made up of individuals and 66 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13. There were 858 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...
(75.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.50.
The population was spread out with 1,158 people (32.7%) under the age of 18, 356 people (10.0%) aged 18 to 24, 919 people (25.9%) aged 25 to 44, 801 people (22.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 309 people (8.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.4 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
There were 1,282 housing units at an average density of 579.2 per square mile (223.6/km²), of which 636 (56.1%) were owner-occupied, and 497 (43.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.3%. 1,822 people (51.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,721 people (48.6%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,222 people, 1,086 households, and 813 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 1,306.5 inhabitants per square mile (503.7/km²). There were 1,284 housing units at an average density of 520.7 per square mile (200.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.8% White, 5.4% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 18.1% 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 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.3% of the population.
There were 1,086 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% 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, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $39,697. Males had a median income of $35,054 versus $23,919 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 $14,071. About 12.0% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Lenwood is located in the 18th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Roy Ashburn
Roy Ashburn
Roy Arthur Ashburn is an American politician from Kern County, California. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator from 2002 to 2010 representing the 18th district. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 32nd district and 12 years on the...
, and in the 34th 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 Bill Maze
Bill Maze
Bill Maze is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Maze is the president of Citizens for Saving California Farming Industries, a non-profit dedicated to dividing California into two states....
. Federally, Lenwood is located in California's 25th congressional district
California's 25th congressional district
California's 25th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that covers part of Los Angeles County and extends out to broad stretches of interior California along the Nevada border. It includes the cities of Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, and the...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +7 and is represented by Republican Buck McKeon
Howard McKeon
Howard Philip "Buck" McKeon is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
.