Sand City, California
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Sand City is a city in Monterey County
, California
, United States
, located on the shores of Monterey Bay
, and surrounded on most sides by the larger city of Seaside
. Sand City is located 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Monterey
, at an elevation of 72 feet (22 m). The population was 334 at the 2010 census, up from 261 at the 2000 census. The city is predominantly a business community, and has a number of larger retail stores. The West End area of Sand City, once an industrial area, hosts a growing artists' colony. Every August, the artists of Sand City and neighboring areas hold a street fair called the "West End Celebration".
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²) of it (80.77%) is water.
Post Office and shares Seaside's zip code (93955) as well. The city is mostly industrial.
was 114.2 people per square mile (44.1/km²). The racial makeup of Sand City was 223 (66.8%) White, 13 (3.9%) African American, 3 (0.9%) Native American, 16 (4.8%) Asian, 1 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 61 (18.3%) from other races
, and 17 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 123 persons (36.8%).
The Census reported that 291 people (87.1% of the population) lived in households, 43 (12.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 128 households, out of which 37 (28.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 43 (33.6%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 12 (9.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 4 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 16 (12.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 42 households (32.8%) were made up of individuals and 3 (2.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 59 families
(46.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.98.
The population was spread out with 59 people (17.7%) under the age of 18, 33 people (9.9%) aged 18 to 24, 147 people (44.0%) aged 25 to 44, 86 people (25.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 9 people (2.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females there were 124.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.1 males.
There were 145 housing units at an average density of 49.6 per square mile (19.1/km²), of which 18 (14.1%) were owner-occupied, and 110 (85.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 10.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%. 45 people (13.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 246 people (73.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 261 people, 80 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density
was 463.5 people per square mile (180.0/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 154.5 per square mile (60.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.26% White, 4.98% African American, 3.07% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 14.56% from other races
, and 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.59% of the population.
There were 80 households out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.5% were married couples
living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.8% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 151.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 154.7 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,455. About 17.9% of families and 27.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 50.0% of those sixty five or over.
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...
, located on the shores of 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....
, and surrounded on most sides by the larger city of Seaside
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...
. Sand City is located 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Monterey
Monterey, California
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of...
, at an elevation of 72 feet (22 m). The population was 334 at the 2010 census, up from 261 at the 2000 census. The city is predominantly a business community, and has a number of larger retail stores. The West End area of Sand City, once an industrial area, hosts a growing artists' colony. Every August, the artists of Sand City and neighboring areas hold a street fair called the "West End Celebration".
Geography
Sand City is located at 36°37′02"N 121°50′54"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 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²) of it (80.77%) is water.
History
Sand City incorporated in 1960. The Sand City post office opened in 1961, but has now been combined with the SeasideSeaside, 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...
Post Office and shares Seaside's zip code (93955) as well. The city is mostly industrial.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Sand City had a population of 334. 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 114.2 people per square mile (44.1/km²). The racial makeup of Sand City was 223 (66.8%) White, 13 (3.9%) African American, 3 (0.9%) Native American, 16 (4.8%) Asian, 1 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 61 (18.3%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 17 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 123 persons (36.8%).
The Census reported that 291 people (87.1% of the population) lived in households, 43 (12.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 128 households, out of which 37 (28.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 43 (33.6%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12 (9.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 4 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 16 (12.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 42 households (32.8%) were made up of individuals and 3 (2.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 59 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...
(46.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.98.
The population was spread out with 59 people (17.7%) under the age of 18, 33 people (9.9%) aged 18 to 24, 147 people (44.0%) aged 25 to 44, 86 people (25.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 9 people (2.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females there were 124.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.1 males.
There were 145 housing units at an average density of 49.6 per square mile (19.1/km²), of which 18 (14.1%) were owner-occupied, and 110 (85.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 10.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%. 45 people (13.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 246 people (73.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 261 people, 80 households, and 33 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 463.5 people per square mile (180.0/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 154.5 per square mile (60.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.26% White, 4.98% African American, 3.07% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 14.56% 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 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.59% of the population.
There were 80 households out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.5% 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, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.8% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 151.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 154.7 males.
The median income
Income
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for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $30,000 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 $15,455. About 17.9% of families and 27.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 50.0% of those sixty five or over.
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...