Marina, California
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Marina is a city in Monterey County
, California
, United States
. The population was 19,718 at the 2010 census. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles (13 km) west of Salinas
, and 8 miles north of Monterey, at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city on the Monterey Peninsula. The city includes part of a California State University, Monterey Bay
, the UCMBEST branch research center of UC Santa Cruz
, and the Veterans Transition Center
(VTC).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.4 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (9.02%) is water.
The City's history is intertwined with that of Fort Ord. Fort Ord lands were used as an infantry training center since the Mexican-American War. Major growth took place in 1938 with the first joint Army and Navy maneuvers held in 1940.
Fort Ord was selected in 1991 for decommissioning and the post formally closed after troop reassignment in 1994. In July 1994 the first academic year of California State University, Monterey Bay opened, and barracks were soon transformed into dorms.
As a result of base closure, some of the last undeveloped natural wildlands on the Monterey Peninsula are now overseen by the Bureau of Land Management, including 86 miles of trails for the public to explore on foot, bike or horseback.
was 2,019.6 people per square mile (779.8/km²). The racial makeup of Marina was 8,904 (45.2%) White, 1,487 (7.5%) African American, 140 (0.7%) Native American, 3,931 (19.9%) Asian, 544 (2.8%) Pacific Islander, 2,738 (13.9%) from other races
, and 1,974 (10.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5,372 persons (27.2%).
The Census reported that 18,827 people (95.5% of the population) lived in households, 891 (4.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 6,845 households, out of which 2,517 (36.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,126 (45.7%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 1,128 (16.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 417 (6.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 517 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 58 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,587 households (23.2%) were made up of individuals and 553 (8.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75. There were 4,671 families
(68.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.26.
The population was spread out with 4,773 people (24.2%) under the age of 18, 2,543 people (12.9%) aged 18 to 24, 5,188 people (26.3%) aged 25 to 44, 4,970 people (25.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,244 people (11.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.0 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
There were 7,200 housing units at an average density of 737.5 per square mile (284.7/km²), of which 2,963 (43.3%) were owner-occupied, and 3,882 (56.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.6%. 7,857 people (39.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,970 people (55.6%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 25,101 people, 6,745 households, and 4,809 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,869.8 people per square mile (1,107.6/km²). There were 8,537 housing units at an average density of 976.0 per square mile (376.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 43.74% White, 14.34% African American, 0.74% Native American, 16.27% Asian, 2.10% Pacific Islander, 14.81% from other races
, and 7.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.19% of the population.
There were 6,745 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples
living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 133.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.3 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $46,139. Males had a median income of $43,139 versus $26,679 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,860. 13.1% of the population and 10.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.1% are under the age of 18 and 5.9% are 65 or older.
The military has been a significant part of life in Marina, which is located adjacent to the former Fort Ord
, a US Army installation which closed in 1994 during the country's base closure initiative. Many former and retired military personnel reside in the city. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are active organizations. The Veterans Transition Center http://www.vtcmonterey.org/ is instrumental in placing numerous US and state flags along Del Monte Blvd. and Reservation Road during the various holidays and special events, creating an "avenue of flags."
A traditional Labor Day Parade & Family Festival held the Saturday before the official holiday pays homage to the significant military history of the town.
The annual Otter Day festival in August welcomes back students, staff, and faculty to CSU, Monterey Bay. It begun in 2010 with a Key to the City presentation to the campus president. It is named after the university's otter mascot.
Earth Day is celebrated in May as a community work party to maintain and improve Locke-Paddon Park. Citizens for Sustainable Marina is the lead planning group for the event.
The Marina Air Faire, held in October, features vintage and experimental planes, and gives attendees the chance to ride in them (for a fee). The Festival of the Winds, held on Mother's Day weekend every year, has giant kites, hang gliding, kite making workshops, and many more activities.
All events have free admission.
Marina also celebrates its 1975 incorporation every five years with numerous city wide events, including a Diversity Dinner celebrating the variety of cultures represented in the city.
Marina State Beach
is a windswept beach area between State Route 1
and Monterey Bay
where water recreation, hang gliding
and paragliding
are popular. There is a boardwalk through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
opened in March, 2009. Though much of the park is located in the neighboring town of Seaside, California
, access for the park is located in Marina. Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a popular place for horseback riding, hiking, fishing and cycling. Fort Ord Dunes State Park abuts Marina State Beach.
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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 19,718 at the 2010 census. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles (13 km) west of Salinas
Salinas, California
Salinas is the county seat and the largest municipality of Monterey County, California. Salinas is located east-southeast of the mouth of the Salinas River, at an elevation of about 52 feet above sea level. The population was 150,441 at the 2010 census...
, and 8 miles north of Monterey, at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city on the Monterey Peninsula. The city includes part of a California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay is a small public university in the California State University system on the site of the former U.S. Army base Fort Ord, on the Central Coast of California. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.CSUMB was founded in 1994 with...
, the UCMBEST branch research center of UC Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California...
, and the Veterans Transition Center
Veterans Transition Center
The Veterans Transition Center is a non-profit 5013 rehabilitation center and shelter for veterans, founded in 1989, in Monterey County, California. The VTC is located at the site of the former Fort Ord near Marina, California. While the program is funded partly by the U.S...
(VTC).
Geography
Marina is located at 36°41′04"N 121°48′08"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.4 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (9.02%) is water.
History
William Locke-Paddon founded the town on 1500 acres (6.1 km²) of land he bought for the purpose. The Marina post office opened in 1916. Marina incorporated in 1975.The City's history is intertwined with that of Fort Ord. Fort Ord lands were used as an infantry training center since the Mexican-American War. Major growth took place in 1938 with the first joint Army and Navy maneuvers held in 1940.
Fort Ord was selected in 1991 for decommissioning and the post formally closed after troop reassignment in 1994. In July 1994 the first academic year of California State University, Monterey Bay opened, and barracks were soon transformed into dorms.
As a result of base closure, some of the last undeveloped natural wildlands on the Monterey Peninsula are now overseen by the Bureau of Land Management, including 86 miles of trails for the public to explore on foot, bike or horseback.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Marina had a population of 19,718. 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 2,019.6 people per square mile (779.8/km²). The racial makeup of Marina was 8,904 (45.2%) White, 1,487 (7.5%) African American, 140 (0.7%) Native American, 3,931 (19.9%) Asian, 544 (2.8%) Pacific Islander, 2,738 (13.9%) 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 1,974 (10.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5,372 persons (27.2%).
The Census reported that 18,827 people (95.5% of the population) lived in households, 891 (4.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 6,845 households, out of which 2,517 (36.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,126 (45.7%) 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, 1,128 (16.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 417 (6.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 517 (7.6%) 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 58 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,587 households (23.2%) were made up of individuals and 553 (8.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75. There were 4,671 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...
(68.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.26.
The population was spread out with 4,773 people (24.2%) under the age of 18, 2,543 people (12.9%) aged 18 to 24, 5,188 people (26.3%) aged 25 to 44, 4,970 people (25.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,244 people (11.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.0 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
There were 7,200 housing units at an average density of 737.5 per square mile (284.7/km²), of which 2,963 (43.3%) were owner-occupied, and 3,882 (56.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.6%. 7,857 people (39.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,970 people (55.6%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 25,101 people, 6,745 households, and 4,809 families residing in the city. 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 2,869.8 people per square mile (1,107.6/km²). There were 8,537 housing units at an average density of 976.0 per square mile (376.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 43.74% White, 14.34% African American, 0.74% Native American, 16.27% Asian, 2.10% Pacific Islander, 14.81% 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 7.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.19% of the population.
There were 6,745 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% 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, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 133.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.3 males.
The median income
Income
Income is the consumption and savings opportunity gained by an entity within a specified time frame, which is generally expressed in monetary terms. However, for households and individuals, "income is the sum of all the wages, salaries, profits, interests payments, rents and other forms of earnings...
for a household in the city was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $46,139. Males had a median income of $43,139 versus $26,679 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 city was $18,860. 13.1% of the population and 10.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.1% are under the age of 18 and 5.9% are 65 or older.
The military has been a significant part of life in Marina, which is located adjacent to the former Fort Ord
Fort Ord
Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in September 1994. Fort Ord was one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach and California...
, a US Army installation which closed in 1994 during the country's base closure initiative. Many former and retired military personnel reside in the city. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are active organizations. The Veterans Transition Center http://www.vtcmonterey.org/ is instrumental in placing numerous US and state flags along Del Monte Blvd. and Reservation Road during the various holidays and special events, creating an "avenue of flags."
Annual events
Marina has several popular annual events.A traditional Labor Day Parade & Family Festival held the Saturday before the official holiday pays homage to the significant military history of the town.
The annual Otter Day festival in August welcomes back students, staff, and faculty to CSU, Monterey Bay. It begun in 2010 with a Key to the City presentation to the campus president. It is named after the university's otter mascot.
Earth Day is celebrated in May as a community work party to maintain and improve Locke-Paddon Park. Citizens for Sustainable Marina is the lead planning group for the event.
The Marina Air Faire, held in October, features vintage and experimental planes, and gives attendees the chance to ride in them (for a fee). The Festival of the Winds, held on Mother's Day weekend every year, has giant kites, hang gliding, kite making workshops, and many more activities.
All events have free admission.
Marina also celebrates its 1975 incorporation every five years with numerous city wide events, including a Diversity Dinner celebrating the variety of cultures represented in the city.
Marina State Beach
- See also: Monterey county attractionsMonterey county attractionsMonterey County is a county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. As of 2000, the population was 401,762. The coastline includes Big Sur, State Route 1, and the 17 Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula. The city of...
, Marina State BeachMarina State BeachMarina State Beach is a protected beach located in Marina, California. It is popular with hang-gliders, paragliders and kite flyers. It is also a popular spot from which to watch the sun set. Surfers frequent Marina State Beach due to its reliable waves....
Marina State Beach
Marina State Beach is a protected beach located in Marina, California. It is popular with hang-gliders, paragliders and kite flyers. It is also a popular spot from which to watch the sun set. Surfers frequent Marina State Beach due to its reliable waves....
is a windswept beach area between State Route 1
California State Route 1
State Route 1 , more often called Highway 1, is a state highway that runs along much of the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. It is famous for running along some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, leading to its designation as an All-American Road.Highway 1 does not run...
and Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey....
where water recreation, hang gliding
Hang gliding
Hang gliding is an air sport in which a pilot flies a light and unmotorized foot-launchable aircraft called a hang glider ....
and paragliding
Paragliding
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure...
are popular. There is a boardwalk through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- See also: Fort Ord Dunes State ParkFort Ord Dunes State ParkFort Ord Dunes State Park is a 979-acre state park on Monterey Bay, in Monterey County, California, in the United States.The state park includes a boardwalk, a path to the beach, a four-mile road for walking and biking, and interpretive exhibits describing its former use as a military training area...
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a 979-acre state park on Monterey Bay, in Monterey County, California, in the United States.The state park includes a boardwalk, a path to the beach, a four-mile road for walking and biking, and interpretive exhibits describing its former use as a military training area...
opened in March, 2009. Though much of the park is located in the neighboring town of Seaside, California
Seaside, California
Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 33,025 as of the 2010 census. Seaside is located east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet...
, access for the park is located in Marina. Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a popular place for horseback riding, hiking, fishing and cycling. Fort Ord Dunes State Park abuts Marina State Beach.
See also
- Coastal CaliforniaCoastal CaliforniaCoastal California refers to the coastal regions of the US state of California. The term is not primarily geographical as it also describes an area distinguished by sociological, economical and political attributes...
- List of school districts in Monterey County, California
- Monterey county attractionsMonterey county attractionsMonterey County is a county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. As of 2000, the population was 401,762. The coastline includes Big Sur, State Route 1, and the 17 Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula. The city of...
- Marina State BeachMarina State BeachMarina State Beach is a protected beach located in Marina, California. It is popular with hang-gliders, paragliders and kite flyers. It is also a popular spot from which to watch the sun set. Surfers frequent Marina State Beach due to its reliable waves....
- Fort Ord Dunes State ParkFort Ord Dunes State ParkFort Ord Dunes State Park is a 979-acre state park on Monterey Bay, in Monterey County, California, in the United States.The state park includes a boardwalk, a path to the beach, a four-mile road for walking and biking, and interpretive exhibits describing its former use as a military training area...