Mission Hills, California
Encyclopedia
Mission Hills is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Santa Barbara County
, California
, a short distance north of Lompoc
on Highway 1
. The population was 3,576 at the 2010 census, up from 3,142 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), 99.36% of it land and 0.64% of it water.
was 2,890.8 people per square mile (1,116.2/km²). The racial makeup of Mission Hills was 2,689 (75.2%) White, 91 (2.5%) African American, 74 (2.1%) Native American, 125 (3.5%) Asian, 9 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 386 (10.8%) from other races
, and 202 (5.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,137 persons (31.8%).
The Census reported that 3,576 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,182 households, out of which 447 (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 785 (66.4%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 115 (9.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 65 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 59 (5.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 2 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 165 households (14.0%) were made up of individuals and 94 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03. There were 965 families
(81.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.30.
The population was spread out with 954 people (26.7%) under the age of 18, 297 people (8.3%) aged 18 to 24, 755 people (21.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,043 people (29.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 527 people (14.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 988.7 per square mile (381.7/km²), of which 1,002 (84.8%) were owner-occupied, and 180 (15.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.2%. 2,878 people (80.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 698 people (19.5%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 3,142 people, 1,049 households, and 869 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,543.5 people per square mile (978.3/km²). There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 867.8 per square mile (333.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.22% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 70.69% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% from other races
, and 0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0% of the population.
There were 1,049 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,000, and the median income for a family was $60,382. Males had a median income of $44,464 versus $30,733 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $22,769. About 3.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
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 Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific coast. As of 2010 the county had a population of 423,895. The county seat is Santa Barbara and the largest city is Santa Maria.-History:...
, 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...
, a short distance north of Lompoc
Lompoc, California
Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated in 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census....
on Highway 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...
. The population was 3,576 at the 2010 census, up from 3,142 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Mission Hills is located at 34°41′21"N 120°26′10"W (34.689313, −120.436150).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), 99.36% of it land and 0.64% of it water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Mission Hills had a population of 3,576. 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 2,890.8 people per square mile (1,116.2/km²). The racial makeup of Mission Hills was 2,689 (75.2%) White, 91 (2.5%) African American, 74 (2.1%) Native American, 125 (3.5%) Asian, 9 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 386 (10.8%) 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 202 (5.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,137 persons (31.8%).
The Census reported that 3,576 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,182 households, out of which 447 (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 785 (66.4%) 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, 115 (9.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 65 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 59 (5.0%) 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 2 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 165 households (14.0%) were made up of individuals and 94 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03. There were 965 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...
(81.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.30.
The population was spread out with 954 people (26.7%) under the age of 18, 297 people (8.3%) aged 18 to 24, 755 people (21.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,043 people (29.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 527 people (14.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 988.7 per square mile (381.7/km²), of which 1,002 (84.8%) were owner-occupied, and 180 (15.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.2%. 2,878 people (80.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 698 people (19.5%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,142 people, 1,049 households, and 869 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 2,543.5 people per square mile (978.3/km²). There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 867.8 per square mile (333.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.22% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 70.69% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% 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 0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0% of the population.
There were 1,049 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% 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, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,000, and the median income for a family was $60,382. Males had a median income of $44,464 versus $30,733 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 $22,769. About 3.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Natives
- Bobby JenksBobby JenksRobert Scott "Bobby" Jenks is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball...
, professional baseball player for the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, was born in Mission Hills.
- Ryan BraunRyan BraunRyan Joseph Braun is an American right-handed Major League Baseball left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. A perennial standout, he was ranked No...
, professional baseball player for the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, was born in Mission Hills.
- Richard Sánchez, teen level soccer player for FC DallasFC DallasFC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
, On July 10, 2011 he became champion with the Mexico U-17Mexico national football teamThe Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
squad, was born in Mission Hills.