Highgrove, California
FIPS code 06-33574 | |
GNIS feature ID | 1652721 |
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Highgrove is a
History
Highgrove was founded in 1886, originally called East Riverside, but in 1897 during a naming contest, it was renamed to Highgrove, after not getting it confused with the city of Riverside.[7] Citrus-farm growers have occupied Highgrove area since beginning of history, with its superior fresh-wind conditions from the west, blowing into east of a cove-shape like terrain, making it one the most valuable places in the Inland Empire for citrus-farming by generations of farmers. Due to the stronger wind conditions that can easily move air out, a landfill dumping ground was opened in 1947 for discarded farm waste. Originally, it operated as a fire-burn dump during the 1950s, until 1960 when there was a concern of heavy-smog in southern California.[8]
In 1970, the Highgrove Agricultural Preserve conservation was formed in order to support the growing number of orange trees from farmers.[9] More diverse of citrus fruits were being grown for the packing houses in Riverside. However, farming output could only peaked by the mid-1980s. More competition on fruit prices had increased daily from new farming businesses in the Central California region. Highgrove's another biggest threat was its rising land-value and water cost for the groves by the end of 1980s, due to its close-proximity to downtown Riverside, which made farm crops more unprofitable. By 1990, the preserve contract was not renewed, citing increases of population density, housing shortage, traffic jam, university students commuting to campus, and smog near the city of Riverside. Citrus (mostly orange) trees were gradually phased out and torn down completely by the year 2000.
The Highgrove sanitary
Today, Highgrove is seeing a transformation with over 2,500 new single-family homes and 846 new townhomes proposed at the eastside, at the once former Highgrove Agricultural Preserve that was officially diminished by 2008.[12] In addition, a new K-8 school or magnet high school is planned.[13] The new housing units are currently the only ones available near the University of California, Riverside campus and downtown Riverside.
Geography
Highgrove is located at 34°00′55″N 117°19′51″W / 34.015253°N 117.330926°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land. Elevation is 951 ft.
The highest-elevation point in Highgrove with homes built is up to 1,400 ft. at the eastside, on the corner intersection of Country Mile Ln. and Muir Ln.. Weather tends to be slightly cooler up there than at the lower elevation area around the 215-freeway area. It's a popular tourist spot to see the panoramic views of San Bernardino County and the highest peak of
The lowest-elevation point is 848 ft., on the corner intersection of Cannes Ave. and La Ciotat Way, bordering city of Riverside's Northside neighborhood.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1990 | 3,175 | — | |
2000 | 3,445 | 8.5% | |
2010 | 3,988 | 15.8% | |
2020 | 7,515 | 88.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[15] |
2020
As of the
2010
As of the
The census reported that 3,982 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 6 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,136 households, 553 (48.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 610 (53.7%) were
The age distribution was 1,246 people (31.2%) under the age of 18, 464 people (11.6%) aged 18 to 24, 1,038 people (26.0%) aged 25 to 44, 952 people (23.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 288 people (7.2%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.
There were 1,227 housing units at an average density of 381.2 per square mile, of the occupied units 633 (55.7%) were owner-occupied and 503 (44.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.5%. 2,217 people (55.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,765 people (44.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
From the
The age distribution was 36.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% 65 or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.
The median household income was $30,685 and the median family income was $33,929. Males had a median income of $32,199 versus $27,177 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,422. About 22.4% of families and 27.8% of the population were below the
Government
Federal:
- In the United States House of Representatives, Highgrove is in California's 41st congressional district, represented by Republican Ken Calvert.[18]
- In the United States Senate, California is represented by Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla.
State:
- In the the 31st Senate District, represented by Democrat Richard Roth, and in the 61st Assembly District, represented by Democrat Tina McKinnor.[19]
Local:
- In the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Highgrove is in the Second District, represented by Karen Spiegel.
References
- ^ a b "Highgrove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "How much did your Inland Empire city grow in the 2020 census?". August 20, 2021.
- ^ "How much did your Inland Empire city grow in the 2020 census?". San Bernardino Sun. August 20, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "City Annexations". Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "New Homes in Riverside, California by KB Home".
- ^ Jarrell Johnson, Kim (July 13, 2012). "Back in the Day: Highgrove had many names". The Press-Enterprise. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021.
- ^ "POST-CLOSURE MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT" (PDF).
- ^ "SUBMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS" (PDF).
- ^ "SWIS Facility/Site Summary". www2.calrecycle.ca.gov.
- ^ Khouri, Andrew (September 11, 2014). "Riverside County development to test vigor of area's housing recovery". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021.
- ^ "SUBMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS" (PDF).
- ^ "Riverside United".[dead link]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Highgrove CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "California's 41st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2014.