Calimesa, California

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Calimesa, California
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Riverside County and the state of California


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = California
subdivision_name2 = Riverside
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area_total_km2 = 40.3
area_total_sq_mi = 15.6
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elevation_ft = 2392
elevation_m = 729
population_as_of = 2007
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population_total = 7418
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population_density_km2 = 177.1
population_density_sq_mi = 457.6
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longd = 117 |longm = 2 |longs = 35 |longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 92320
area_code = 909/951
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blank_info = 06-09864
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Calimesa is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 7,139 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Calimesa is located at coor dms|33|59|17|N|117|2|35|W|city (33.988116, -117.042918)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40.4 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,139 people, 2,982 households, and 2,006 families residing in the city. The population density was 458.3 people per square mile (176.9/km²). There were 3,248 housing units at an average density of 208.5/sq mi (80.5/km²). The racial make-up of the city was 89.13% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.39% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 14.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,982 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,849, and the median income for a family was $43,220. Males had a median income of $41,533 versus $27,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,242. About 8.4% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

In the state legislature Calimesa is located in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Battin, and in the 65th Assembly District, represented by Republican Paul Cook. Federally, Calimesa is located in California's 41st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9 [cite web | title = Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest? | publisher = Campaign Legal Center Blog | url=http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html | accessdate = 2008-02-10] and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis.

Education

Public education for most Calimesa children is provided by the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, with the remaining southernmost area now served by the neighboring Beaumont Unified School District. The only public school in Calimesa is Mesa View Middle School, though the school currently sits vacant.

Public safety

Calimesa is served by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department via the Cabazon regional station. The City of Calimesa contracts for fire services with the Riverside County Fire Department through a cooperative agreement with Cal Fire(California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection).

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofcalimesa.net/ Official website]
* [http://www.yhs.ycjusd.k12.ca.us Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District]