Middletown, California
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GNIS feature IDs | 228626 [1] |
Middletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States.[1] Its population was 725 at the 2020 census down from 1,323 at the 2010 census, which was up slightly from 1,020 at the 2000 census. Middletown was given its name because it is halfway between Lower Lake and Calistoga, which is 17 miles (27 km) to the south.[3] The town was severely damaged by the 2015 Valley Fire.
History
At one time, the community was known as Middle Station, and was a halfway point on the stagecoach route over
2015 Valley Fire
in the late afternoon and early evening hours of September 12, 2015, about half the town, including city blocks, commercial buildings and an apartment complex, was destroyed by the fast-moving Valley Fire.[5] The town was directly in the path of the advancing fire, and suffered a "devastating blow".[6][7]
2019 Kincade Fire
The 2019 Kincade Fire started in Sonoma County and at some point prompted mandatory evacuations in Lake County.
Geography
Middletown has an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 m).[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.
Climate
This region experiences hot and dry summers, with average summer monthly temperatures above 97 °F (36 °C). According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | 1,020 | — | |
2010 | 1,323 | 29.7% | |
2020 | 1,114 | −15.8% | |
US Census[9] U.S Census 1880-1980,[10] |
Racial and ethnic composition | 2000[11] | 2010[12] | 2020[13] |
---|---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic) | 70.98% | 62.51% | 59.16% |
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 22.84% | 31.22% | 34.74% |
Two or more races (non-Hispanic)
|
2.45% | 3.1% | 4.04% |
Asian (non-Hispanic)
|
1.67% | 1.28% | 0.81% |
Native American (non-Hispanic) | 1.18% | 1.44% | 0.63% |
Other (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.08% | 0.36% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
0.39% | 0.38% | 0.18% |
Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.49% | 0.0% | 0.09% |
2010
At the
The census reported that 1,317 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 6 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 508 households; 189 (37.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 223 (43.9%) were
The age distribution was 376 people (28.4%) under the age of 18, 114 people (8.6%) aged 18 to 24, 309 people (23.4%) aged 25 to 44, 374 people (28.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 150 people (11.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.
There were 557 housing units at an average density of 302.0 per square mile; of the occupied units, 251 (49.4%) were owner-occupied and 257 (50.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 659 people (49.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 658 people (49.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
Of the 392 households 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 24.0% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.
The median household income was $35,278 and the median family income was $38,571. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $26,515 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,135. About 21.2% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the
Education
Middletown Unified School District serves as the Middletown and Hidden Valley Lake area's school district. Middletown High School and Middletown Middle School share a campus. Middletown Adventist School is a Christian elementary school also in the area.
Tourist attractions
Harbin Hot Springs, a New Age retreat center with spring pools, conference facilities, daily activities and classes, is located northwest of town. The Hot Springs were decimated by the 2015 California wildfires.[16]
The
, is located just south of town. And is home to A tribal casino as well as a tribal gas station which brings in people from around the area for its low prices..Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Middletown is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.[18]
Lake County is divided into five supervisorial districts, and Middletown is in District 1.[19] As of January 2017, Jose "Moke" Simon is the supervisor for District 1.[20]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Middletown, California; United States Geological Survey (USGS); January 19, 1981.
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Stoneberg, David (September 7, 2020). "Massive resort development planned in southern Lake County". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ St. John, Paige (September 13, 2015). "Middletown suffers a devastating blow". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for Middletown, California
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- ^ "Population Totals by Township and Place for California Counties: 1860 to 1950". dof.ca.gov.
- ^ "2000: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Middletown 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.
- ^ Alexander, Kurtis (September 12, 2016). "A year after Valley Fire, visions of Harbin Hot Springs' new life". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ^ "California's 5th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ "Board of Supervisors". County of Lake, California. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "District 1". County of Lake, California. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
Further reading
- Our small town: a brief history of Middletown, Lake County, California community treasures (1999). OCLC 46540961
- Campbell, W. L. (Rohnert Park, Calif., 2000). The development of first, second, and third grade mathematics benchmark tests for the Middletown Unified School District: alignment with the state standards OCLC 46359225
- Moratto, M. J. (1974). An evaluation of the archaeological resources near Middletown, California OCLC 10261459San Francisco: Archaeological Research Laboratory, Dept. of Anthropology, San Francisco State University
- Lusk, W. C., Reed, A. D., & Houston, C. E. (1963). Potential economic value of agricultural water in the Middletown Area of Lake County OCLC 24359273Kelseyville, University of California, Agricultural Extension Service.
- United States. (1965). Project report on the recreation potentialities of the proposed Middletown Project, Lake County, California OCLC 24359190San Francisco: The Service
- Tritchler, C. (1992). Middletown Cemetery, Butts Canyon Road and Highway 29, Lake County, Middletown, California: an inventory of gravesites, Middletown Cemetery District OCLC 28190358