Descanso, California
Descanso, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-18940 | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582992[3] | |
Descanso (
The population was 1,423 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau as designated Descanso as a census-designated place. It is in California's 50th congressional district.
Descanso is located east of Alpine and west of Pine Valley. At a 3,450 feet (1,050 m) elevation, it is located at the south entrance to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and also borders Cleveland National Forest to the west and east.
The area was heavily threatened by the 2003
The Descanso Fire Station of the United States Forest Service is home to the Laguna Hotshots. Descanso is home to many firefighters, and many local teenagers join either the Forest Service or the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (which also provides direct fire and EMS protection to the community).
The
History
In 1884, a group of Spiritualists started Hulburd Grove.[6] In 1898, the residents of the area started the Descanso school and the Descanso Town Hall.[7] Peter Jacobs started the Descanso Park Addition in 1926.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 19.2 square miles (49.8 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,423 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,499 | 5.3% | |
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The
The Census reported that 1,423 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 585 households, out of which 152 (26.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 326 (55.7%) were
The population was spread out, with 256 people (18.0%) under the age of 18, 108 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 260 people (18.3%) aged 25 to 44, 604 people (42.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 195 people (13.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.
There were 696 housing units at an average density of 36.2 per square mile (14.0/km2), of which 440 (75.2%) were owner-occupied, and 145 (24.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.4%. 1,086 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 337 people (23.7%) lived in rental housing units.
Local attractions
Local attractions include:
- Laguna Mountains
- Viejas Casino
- Lake Cuyamaca
- Lake Morena
- Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
- Julian, nearby historical mining town
- Sweetwater River
Local churches
- Chapel of the Hills Methodist Church
- Our Lady of Light Catholic Church
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Descanso, California
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Descanso, California
- ^ Ted Couro and Christina Hutcheson (1973), Dictionary of Mesa Grande Diegueño, Malki Museum Press, Morongo Indian Reservation, Banning, California
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 104.
- ^ "Hulburd Grove Historical Tour in Descanso - May 23, 2015". April 30, 2015.
- ^ "Descanso History".
- ^ CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK HISTORIC BACKGROUND STUDY & HISTORIC INVENTORY
- ^ "Descanso, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Descanso CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
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