Lockwood, California
Encyclopedia
Lockwood is a census-designated place
in Monterey County
, California
. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) east-southeast of Jolon
, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of the mouth of Tule Canyon, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of San Antonio River, and 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Bryson
, at an elevation of 971 feet (296 m).
Lockwood is in southern Monterey County and is a small town consisting of farms, ranches, and vineyards.
Lockwood encompasses the San Antonio Lake, a very popular destination for many boaters and wakeboarders all around San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties. There is a post office in Lockwood, a community center, Fayter's Equine/Repair Service, and 2 stores, the Pleyto Store and the Lockwood Store. Just outside of Lockwood is Hesperia Hall, located in Bryson-Hesperia. Lockwood also encompasses the San Antonio Valley Vineyards, including several more vineyards and few olive grows. There is extensive grazing land and cattle ranching in the area, and some families have been here ever since the town was founded, ranching and farming for generations. Lots of history for a little known area. Also don't forget to check out the San Antonio Mission. Lockwood is also home to Fort Hunter Liggett Military Base.
The first post office opened in 1888. The name honors Belva Lockwood, candidate for President of the United States
in 1884 and 1888 on the Equal Rights Party
ticket.
The ZIP Code
is 93932, and the community is inside area code 831
.
, the CDP covers an area of 10.9 square miles (28.25 km²), 99.69% of it land, and 0.31% of it water.
was 34.7 people per square mile (13.4/km²). The racial makeup of Lockwood was 297 (78.4%) White, 4 (1.1%) African American, 6 (1.6%) Native American, 2 (0.5%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 56 (14.8%) from other races
, and 14 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 100 persons (26.4%).
The Census reported that 379 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 163 households, out of which 44 (27.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 76 (46.6%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 10 (6.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 11 (6.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 1 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 57 households (35.0%) were made up of individuals and 18 (11.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33. There were 91 families
(55.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.16.
The population was spread out with 98 people (25.9%) under the age of 18, 16 people (4.2%) aged 18 to 24, 78 people (20.6%) aged 25 to 44, 140 people (36.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 47 people (12.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.
There were 197 housing units at an average density of 18.1 per square mile (7.0/km²), of which 97 (59.5%) were owner-occupied, and 66 (40.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 13.0%. 220 people (58.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 159 people (42.0%) lived in rental housing units.
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...
in Monterey County
Monterey County, California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was 415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas...
, 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...
. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) east-southeast of Jolon
Jolon, California
Jolon is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located south of King City, at an elevation of 971 feet . Jolon is located in the Salinas Valley in a rural area located about 6 miles from Mission San Antonio de Padua, and is part of Fort Hunter Liggett.The town was...
, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of the mouth of Tule Canyon, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of San Antonio River, and 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Bryson
Bryson, California
Bryson is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located south-southeast of Jolon, at an elevation of 968 feet ....
, at an elevation of 971 feet (296 m).
Lockwood is in southern Monterey County and is a small town consisting of farms, ranches, and vineyards.
Lockwood encompasses the San Antonio Lake, a very popular destination for many boaters and wakeboarders all around San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties. There is a post office in Lockwood, a community center, Fayter's Equine/Repair Service, and 2 stores, the Pleyto Store and the Lockwood Store. Just outside of Lockwood is Hesperia Hall, located in Bryson-Hesperia. Lockwood also encompasses the San Antonio Valley Vineyards, including several more vineyards and few olive grows. There is extensive grazing land and cattle ranching in the area, and some families have been here ever since the town was founded, ranching and farming for generations. Lots of history for a little known area. Also don't forget to check out the San Antonio Mission. Lockwood is also home to Fort Hunter Liggett Military Base.
The first post office opened in 1888. The name honors Belva Lockwood, candidate for President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
in 1884 and 1888 on the Equal Rights Party
National Equal Rights Party
The National Equal Rights Party was a United States minor party in the late 19th century that supported women's rights. The presidential candidates from this party were Victoria Woodhull in 1872 and Belva Ann Lockwood in 1884 and 1888. They are generally considered to be the first women to run for...
ticket.
The ZIP Code
ZIP Code
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is 93932, and the community is inside area code 831
Area code 831
North American area code 831 is a California area code which covers Salinas, Hollister, Monterey, Santa Cruz and the northern Central Coast. It was created in a split from area code 408 on July 11, 1998.-Monterey County:*Aromas*Boronda*Carmel Highlands...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP covers an area of 10.9 square miles (28.25 km²), 99.69% of it land, and 0.31% of it water.
Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that Lockwood had a population of 379. 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 34.7 people per square mile (13.4/km²). The racial makeup of Lockwood was 297 (78.4%) White, 4 (1.1%) African American, 6 (1.6%) Native American, 2 (0.5%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 56 (14.8%) 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 14 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 100 persons (26.4%).
The Census reported that 379 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 163 households, out of which 44 (27.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 76 (46.6%) 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, 10 (6.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 11 (6.7%) 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 1 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 57 households (35.0%) were made up of individuals and 18 (11.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33. There were 91 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...
(55.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.16.
The population was spread out with 98 people (25.9%) under the age of 18, 16 people (4.2%) aged 18 to 24, 78 people (20.6%) aged 25 to 44, 140 people (36.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 47 people (12.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.
There were 197 housing units at an average density of 18.1 per square mile (7.0/km²), of which 97 (59.5%) were owner-occupied, and 66 (40.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 13.0%. 220 people (58.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 159 people (42.0%) lived in rental housing units.