Alpine, California

Coordinates: 32°50′4″N 116°46′14″W / 32.83444°N 116.77056°W / 32.83444; -116.77056
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This article is about the place in San Diego County. For the county, see Alpine County, California. For the community in Los Angeles County with this name, see Alpine, Los Angeles County, California. For other uses, see Alpine (disambiguation).

Alpine, California
FIPS code
06-01192
GNIS feature IDs1660247, 2407726

Alpine is a

El Cajon
.

History

Before its modern settlement, the area was part of the home of the Kumeyaay Indians, whose ancestors had lived here for possibly as long as 12,000 years.

The community's name was suggested by a resident in the 1880s who said that the environment reminded her of her native country of Switzerland.[3]

The small commercial district along Alpine Boulevard has seen some

rural
areas that began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Horse ranches and small farms are still common, along with open chaparral hillsides and riparian canyons.

In 2003, the Cedar Fire ravaged the Alpine area.

Geography

Alpine sits on both sides of

California coastal region and the western extent of the Peninsular Ranges, about 30 miles (48 km) east of downtown San Diego
, at an elevation of about 2,000 feet (610 m).

The location of Alpine is not precisely defined since it is an

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians both have headquarters in Alpine.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, it is at 32°50′4″N 116°46′14″W / 32.83444°N 116.77056°W / 32.83444; -116.77056 (32.834563, -116.770615),[6] which is approximately 1,200 feet (370 m) west of the USGS location. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69 km2), 99.99% land and 0.01% water.

Viejas Mountain is the highest peak in the area, at 4,189 feet (1,277 m).

Climate

According to the

Julian
.

Rainfall averages 16.05 inches (408 mm) per year, falling mostly from November to March, with numerous

microclimates
and annual variation. Rainfall amounts can vary greatly from month to month, or from year to year.

Average January temperatures range from the low 60s in the day to the low 40s at night. Average July temperatures range from upper 80s to the low 90s in the day to the low 60s at night. Highs of over 105 °F (41 °C) in the summer and lows of under 35 °F (2 °C) in the winter are occasional, particularly in the northern section of Alpine, on the slopes of Viejas Mountain.

Snowfall is very rare within the town of Alpine, with trace amounts falling once out of every two to three winters. However, light snow commonly falls each winter at elevations above 3,000 feet (910 m).

Climate data for Alpine, California (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		90
(32) 		95
(35) 		103
(39) 		104
(40) 		109
(43) 		112
(44) 		108
(42) 		113
(45) 		103
(39) 		96
(36) 		90
(32) 		113
(45)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 79.3
(26.3) 		79.9
(26.6) 		83.0
(28.3) 		87.8
(31.0) 		90.4
(32.4) 		94.8
(34.9) 		98.4
(36.9) 		99.7
(37.6) 		100.4
(38.0) 		94.3
(34.6) 		86.9
(30.5) 		77.5
(25.3) 		103.1
(39.5)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 63.9
(17.7) 		64.2
(17.9) 		67.2
(19.6) 		70.7
(21.5) 		74.4
(23.6) 		81.2
(27.3) 		86.7
(30.4) 		88.9
(31.6) 		85.9
(29.9) 		78.3
(25.7) 		70.6
(21.4) 		63.1
(17.3) 		74.6
(23.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 53.2
(11.8) 		53.3
(11.8) 		55.8
(13.2) 		58.8
(14.9) 		62.6
(17.0) 		67.8
(19.9) 		73.4
(23.0) 		75.5
(24.2) 		73.1
(22.8) 		66.2
(19.0) 		59.1
(15.1) 		52.3
(11.3) 		62.6
(17.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 42.5
(5.8) 		42.3
(5.7) 		44.4
(6.9) 		46.9
(8.3) 		50.8
(10.4) 		54.3
(12.4) 		60.2
(15.7) 		62.2
(16.8) 		60.3
(15.7) 		54.0
(12.2) 		47.6
(8.7) 		41.5
(5.3) 		50.6
(10.3)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 33.9
(1.1) 		34.4
(1.3) 		36.2
(2.3) 		39.0
(3.9) 		44.1
(6.7) 		47.9
(8.8) 		51.9
(11.1) 		53.2
(11.8) 		50.3
(10.2) 		45.5
(7.5) 		37.9
(3.3) 		33.2
(0.7) 		29.8
(−1.2)
Record low °F (°C) 19
(−7) 		20
(−7) 		27
(−3) 		30
(−1) 		36
(2) 		39
(4) 		40
(4) 		40
(4) 		38
(3) 		30
(−1) 		28
(−2) 		22
(−6) 		19
(−7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.21
(82) 		3.65
(93) 		2.73
(69) 		1.18
(30) 		0.57
(14) 		0.13
(3.3) 		0.10
(2.5) 		0.12
(3.0) 		0.25
(6.4) 		0.59
(15) 		1.48
(38) 		2.04
(52) 		16.05
(408)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) 5.9 8.0 5.8 4.3 2.8 0.7 0.9 0.7 1.0 2.4 4.1 6.1 42.7
Average snowy days 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Source:
NOAA[8][9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200013,143—
201014,2368.3%
202014,6963.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010

At the

2010 census Alpine had a population of 14,236. The population density was 531.5 inhabitants per square mile (205.2/km2). The racial makeup of Alpine was 12,424 (87.3%) White, 167 (1.2%) African American, 222 (1.6%) Native American, 319 (2.2%) Asian, 39 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 576 (4.0%) from other races, and 489 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,081 persons (14.6%).[11]

The census reported that 14,098 people (99.0% of the population) lived in households, 136 (1.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 2 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 5,248 households, 1,932 (36.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,120 (59.5%) were

same-sex married couples or partnerships
. 1,048 households (20.0%) were one person and 433 (8.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69. There were 3,903 families (74.4% of households); the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 3,403 people (23.9%) under the age of 18, 1,164 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 3,133 people (22.0%) aged 25 to 44, 4,583 people (32.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,953 people (13.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 41.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

There were 5,536 housing units at an average density of 206.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 3,597 (68.5%) were owner-occupied and 1,651 (31.5%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%. 9,935 people (69.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,163 people (29.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the

Hispanic (U.S. Census) or Latino of any race.[12]
Of the 4,775 households 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.3% of households were one person and 7.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median household income was $61,832 and the median family income was $69,821. Males had a median income of $51,444 versus $31,891 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,523. About 4.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the

poverty line
, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Alpine is home to the Alpine Union School District, which manages Liberty Charter High School, Joan MacQueen Middle School, Boulder Oaks Elementary School, Shadow Hills Elementary School, and Creekside Early Learning Center.[13]

Government

In the

the 40th Senate District, represented by Republican Brian Jones, and in the 71st Assembly District, represented by Republican Kate Sanchez.[14]

In the United States House of Representatives, Alpine is in California's 48th congressional district, represented by Republican Darrell Issa.[15]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Alpine". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  3. ISBN 978-0-520-21271-8
    . Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  4. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Tribal Governments by Area." Archived May 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine National Congress of American Indians. (retrieved June 5, 2010)
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Alpine, California
  8. ^ "Alpine – NWS San Diego NOAA Online Weather Data". NOAA. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Alpine, CA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Alpine CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ "Alpine Union School District". Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  14. ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  15. ^ "California's 48th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.

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