Ocotillo, California
Encyclopedia
Ocotillo is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Imperial County
, California
. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro
, The population was 266 at the 2010 census, down from 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the El Centro, California
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ocotillo was devastated by flood
s from Hurricane Kathleen in 1976; 3 people died.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), all of it land.
According to the United States Census Bureau
there are two places to get a drink in town—the Old Highway Cafe and the Lazy Lizard Saloon.
The mountains nearby grew a little taller as a result of a series of minor earthquakes on 15 June 2010
which seems to be a result of 7.2 Richter Scale earthquake in Baja California (Mexico) back in April 2010.
was 30.0 people per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of Ocotillo was 242 (91.0%) White, 1 (0.4%) African American, 1 (0.4%) Native American, 2 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 17 (6.4%) from other races
, and 3 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 61 persons (22.9%).
The Census reported that 266 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 138 households, out of which 24 (17.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 50 (36.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 13 (9.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (2.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 2 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 60 households (43.5%) were made up of individuals and 25 (18.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93. There were 68 families
(49.3% of all households); the average family size was 2.60.
The population was spread out with 44 people (16.5%) under the age of 18, 9 people (3.4%) aged 18 to 24, 33 people (12.4%) aged 25 to 44, 109 people (41.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 71 people (26.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.1 years. For every 100 females there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.
There were 323 housing units at an average density of 36.5 per square mile (14.1/km²), of which 98 (71.0%) were owner-occupied, and 40 (29.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 14.9%. 189 people (71.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 77 people (28.9%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 296 people, 145 households, and 79 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 33.3 people per square mile (12.9/km²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.8% White
, 0.7% Black
or African American
, 1.7% Native American
, 0.3% Asian
, 0.3% Pacific Islander
, 4.4% from other races
, and 4.7% from two or more races. 19.9% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 145 households out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples
living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 42.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $24,196 versus $55,556 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $14,849. None of the families and 16.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 26.2% of those over 64.
Ocotillo is located in the 40th Senate
District, represented by Democrat
Juan Vargas
, and in the 80th Assembly
District, represented by Republican
Bonnie Garcia
. Federally, Ocotillo is located in California's 51st congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of D +7 and is represented by Democrat Bob Filner
.
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 Imperial County
Imperial County, California
Imperial County is a county located in the Imperial Valley, in the far southeast of the U.S. state of California, bordering both Arizona and Mexico. It is part of the El Centro Metropolitan Area, which encompasses all of Imperial County. The population as of 2000 was 142,361. The county seat is the...
, 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...
. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro
El Centro, California
El Centro is a city in and county seat of Imperial County, the largest city in the Imperial Valley and the east anchor of the Southern California Border Region, and the core urban area and principal city of the El Centro metropolitan area which encompasses all of Imperial County. El Centro is also...
, The population was 266 at the 2010 census, down from 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the El Centro, California
El Centro, California
El Centro is a city in and county seat of Imperial County, the largest city in the Imperial Valley and the east anchor of the Southern California Border Region, and the core urban area and principal city of the El Centro metropolitan area which encompasses all of Imperial County. El Centro is also...
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ocotillo was devastated by flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
s from Hurricane Kathleen in 1976; 3 people died.
Geography
Ocotillo is located at 32°44′19"N 115°59′39"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), all of it land.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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there are two places to get a drink in town—the Old Highway Cafe and the Lazy Lizard Saloon.
The mountains nearby grew a little taller as a result of a series of minor earthquakes on 15 June 2010
which seems to be a result of 7.2 Richter Scale earthquake in Baja California (Mexico) back in April 2010.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Ocotillo had a population of 266. The population densityPopulation density
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was 30.0 people per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of Ocotillo was 242 (91.0%) White, 1 (0.4%) African American, 1 (0.4%) Native American, 2 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 17 (6.4%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 61 persons (22.9%).
The Census reported that 266 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 138 households, out of which 24 (17.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 50 (36.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13 (9.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (2.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 2 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 60 households (43.5%) were made up of individuals and 25 (18.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93. There were 68 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...
(49.3% of all households); the average family size was 2.60.
The population was spread out with 44 people (16.5%) under the age of 18, 9 people (3.4%) aged 18 to 24, 33 people (12.4%) aged 25 to 44, 109 people (41.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 71 people (26.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.1 years. For every 100 females there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.
There were 323 housing units at an average density of 36.5 per square mile (14.1/km²), of which 98 (71.0%) were owner-occupied, and 40 (29.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 14.9%. 189 people (71.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 77 people (28.9%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 296 people, 145 households, and 79 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 33.3 people per square mile (12.9/km²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.8% 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...
, 0.7% 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)
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, 1.7% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.3% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.3% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.4% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 4.7% from two or more races. 19.9% 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 145 households out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% 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, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 42.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $24,196 versus $55,556 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 $14,849. None of the families and 16.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 26.2% of those over 64.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Ocotillo is located in the 40th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
Juan C. Vargas is a Senator in the State of California, 40th District. He is a Democrat and former member of the California State Assembly, San Diego City Council, and Order of the Jesuits, having fought for the poor, aged, and infirmed....
, and in the 80th Assembly
California State Assembly
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Bonnie Garcia
Bonnie Garcia
Bonnie Garcia was the representative of California's 80th Assembly District, serving eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County....
. Federally, Ocotillo is located in California's 51st congressional district
California's 51st congressional district
California's 51st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. The district includes all of Imperial County and the extreme southern portions of San Diego County that run across the U.S.-Mexico border...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of D +7 and is represented by Democrat Bob Filner
Bob Filner
Robert Earl Filner is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 50th, serving since 1993, and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
.