Holtville, California
City of Holtville | ||
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FIPS code 06-34246 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1660761, 2410780 | |
Website | www |
Holtville (formerly, Holton)[6] is a city in Imperial County, California. Holtville is located 10.5 miles (17 km) east of El Centro.[7] The population was 5,939 at the 2010 census, up from 5,612 in 2000.
History
The city was founded in the 1880s by
The city of Holtville, which was originally called Holton, was founded in 1903 by W.F. Holt, and incorporated on June 20, 1908.
The city lies on the northeast bank of the Alamo River, one of two rivers that flow north from Mexico into Imperial County.
On March 2, 2021, 13 people were killed just outside of town when an SUV carrying 25 people collided with a semi-truck and trailer.[9][10][11][12]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2), with 1.1 square miles land and 0.40% water.
Climate
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 729 | — | |
1920 | 1,347 | 84.8% | |
1930 | 1,758 | 30.5% | |
1940 | 1,772 | 0.8% | |
1950 | 2,472 | 39.5% | |
1960 | 3,080 | 24.6% | |
1970 | 3,496 | 13.5% | |
1980 | 4,399 | 25.8% | |
1990 | 4,820 | 9.6% | |
2000 | 5,612 | 16.4% | |
2010 | 5,939 | 5.8% | |
2019 (est.) | 6,621 | [5] | 11.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census[14] |
2010
At the
The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,799 households, 894 (49.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,033 (57.4%) were
The age distribution was 1,850 people (31.2%) under the age of 18, 618 people (10.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,327 people (22.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,416 people (23.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 728 people (12.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 32.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
There were 1,937 housing units at an average density of 1,680.3 per square mile (648.8/km2),of which 1,799 were occupied, 904 (50.3%) by the owners and 895 (49.7%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%. 3,017 people (50.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,922 people (49.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
The age distribution was 35.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median household income was $36,318 and the median family income was $39,347. Males had a median income of $31,328 versus $26,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,505. About 15.7% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
The city's major civic event is the annual Carrot Festival, held in late January or early February. It usually features a parade, a carnival and other activities over a 10-day period. Holtville was famous in the mid 20th century with having the Holtville "Carrot Festival" but was confused with the "Coachella Valley" name from the Bugs Bunny cartoon Bully for Bugs when he reads a map seeking a "Carrot Festival".
Government
In the
Federally, Holtville is in California's 25th congressional district, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz.[19]
History was made during the election cycle of 2006, when voters elected Lisa Bianca Padilla, who thus became the first female Hispanic candidate ever to win a seat on the city council.[20]
Media
A weekly newspaper, The Holtville Tribune, is distributed by mail and newsstand in the Holtville area. Its circulation is about 3,750. The daily newspaper, the Imperial Valley Press in El Centro, has circulation at over 20,000.
Infrastructure
Transportation
The old U.S. Route 80 once ran along Fifth Street through the center of town. A small obelisk in Holt Park, just north of Fifth Street, gives the distances to various points to the north, east and west. U.S. Route 80 has been decommissioned and made as
Much of the east–west automobile traffic has been diverted to Interstate 8, about 2.5 miles to the south. Holtville is easily accessible through the Orchard Road interchange. The newly constructed
The city was once joined by railroad to El Centro, but this line (nicknamed the "Holton Interurban"), and another railroad line going to the north, have been abandoned. The closure of the railroad station brought economic decline to the town in the late 20th century.
Police Department
The city formerly had its own police force, but police protection is now provided by the Imperial County Sheriff's Department.
Utilities
The city provides its own water and sewer service. Trash services are provided by CR&R.
Pete Mellinger Alamo River Trail
A trail was constructed in the 2010s that begins along Evan Hewes Highway and ends at the Holtville Skatepark. The trail was dedicated to former city planning commissioner, Pete Mellinger.
In literature
"The 1911 novel and the 1926 silent film, The Winning of Barbara Worth, was set and then filmed in the area.[23] The city was featured in Milton J. Silverman's bestselling novel "Open and Shut," which chronicled the true crime story of Norma Winters, a Holtville resident who contracted for the death of her husband during the summer of 1974.[24]
Notable people
- Amazon Basin's Pirahã people and their language, was born and raised in Holtville.
- George E. Brown Jr.(1920–99), U.S. Member of Congress (1962–70, 1972–99) known for his support for civil rights, science and space exploration, public schools and higher education, and environmental protection and his opposition to the Vietnam War, was born and spent his early years in Holtville.
See also
- San Diego–Imperial, California
- El Centro Metropolitan Area
References
- ^ "City of Holtville, California". City of Holtville, California. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Holtville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holtville, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Profile for Holtville, California, CA". ePodunk. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ^ Pinho, Faith E. (March 2, 2021). "At least 13 killed in 'mass fatality' crash in Imperial County; 27 people were in SUV". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Richard Montenegro (March 2, 2021). "13 Dead in a 'Gruesome' Accident North of Holtville". Calexico Chronicle. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- New York Times. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Holtville, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Holtville city". 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.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "California's 25th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ ":: The City of Holtville California - Welcome". www.holtville.ca.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "City of Holtville - CR&R Environmental Services". January 30, 2016.
- ^ ":: The City of Holtville California - Utilities ::".
- ^ Kessler, Jordan. "A Holtville Night's Dream (2007)". Latinx Shakespeares. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ISBN 0-553-23357-2.
External links
- Official website
- Holtville Chamber of Commerce
- Map of Holtville and vicinity
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Holtville