San Geronimo, California
Encyclopedia
San Geronimo is a census-designated place
(CDP) located in the San Geronimo Valley
in Marin County, California
in the United States
. San Geronimo is located 8 miles (13 km) southwest of downtown Novato
, at an elevation of 292 feet (89 m). The population was 446 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), all of it land.
was 295.8 people per square mile (114.2/km²). The racial makeup of San Geronimo was 421 (94.4%) White, 3 (0.7%) African American, 2 (0.4%) Native American, 3 (0.7%) Asian, 3 (0.7%) from other races
, and 14 (3.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21 persons (4.7%).
The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.
There were 199 households, out of which 49 (24.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 108 (54.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 19 (9.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 7 (3.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 13 (6.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 2 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 43 households (21.6%) were made up of individuals and 9 (4.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24. There were 134 families
(67.3% of all households); the average family size was 2.60.
The population was spread out with 72 people (16.1%) under the age of 18, 20 people (4.5%) aged 18 to 24, 89 people (20.0%) aged 25 to 44, 189 people (42.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 76 people (17.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
There were 208 housing units at an average density of 137.9 per square mile (53.3/km²), of which 73.4% were owner-occupied and 26.6% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 76.5% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 23.5% lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 436 people, 174 households, and 120 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 287.4 people per square mile (110.8/km²). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 116.0 per square mile (44.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 90.6% non-Hispanic White, 0.7% non-Hispanic African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races
, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
There were 174 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples
living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.70.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 39.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,542, and the median income for a family was $60,875. Males had a median income of $70,536 versus $32,292 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $31,960. About 9.9% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and none 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) located in the San Geronimo Valley
San Geronimo Valley
San Geronimo Valley is a valley in Marin County, California, composed of four unincorporated towns: Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, and Lagunitas. Residents of San Geronimo Valley and surrounding areas refer to it as "The Valley." It is a fairly close-knit community, with a rather liberal...
in Marin County, California
Marin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
in the United States
United States
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. San Geronimo is located 8 miles (13 km) southwest of downtown Novato
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
, at an elevation of 292 feet (89 m). The population was 446 at the 2010 census.
Geography
San Geronimo is located at 38°00′48"N 122°39′50"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), all of it land.
History
Prior to 1877, the place was called Nicasio. The San Geronimo post office opened in 1895, closed in 1910, and re-opened in 1911.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that San Geronimo had a population of 446. The population densityPopulation density
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was 295.8 people per square mile (114.2/km²). The racial makeup of San Geronimo was 421 (94.4%) White, 3 (0.7%) African American, 2 (0.4%) Native American, 3 (0.7%) Asian, 3 (0.7%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 14 (3.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21 persons (4.7%).
The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.
There were 199 households, out of which 49 (24.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 108 (54.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 19 (9.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 7 (3.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 13 (6.5%) 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 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 43 households (21.6%) were made up of individuals and 9 (4.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24. There were 134 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...
(67.3% of all households); the average family size was 2.60.
The population was spread out with 72 people (16.1%) under the age of 18, 20 people (4.5%) aged 18 to 24, 89 people (20.0%) aged 25 to 44, 189 people (42.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 76 people (17.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
There were 208 housing units at an average density of 137.9 per square mile (53.3/km²), of which 73.4% were owner-occupied and 26.6% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 76.5% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 23.5% lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 436 people, 174 households, and 120 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 287.4 people per square mile (110.8/km²). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 116.0 per square mile (44.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 90.6% non-Hispanic White, 0.7% non-Hispanic African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% 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 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
There were 174 households out of which 28.7% 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, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.70.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 39.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,542, and the median income for a family was $60,875. Males had a median income of $70,536 versus $32,292 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 $31,960. About 9.9% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.