Morongo Valley, California
Morongo Valley, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-49348 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1652755 |
Morongo Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) on State Route 62 in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 3,552 at the 2010 census, up from 1,929 at the 2000 census. The town is bordered by Yucca Valley, California.
Geography and climate
Morongo Valley is located on State Route 62, about 10 miles (16 km) west of Yucca Valley.
Morongo Valley lies along the western edge of the Mojave Desert and near the northern edge of the
Demographics
2010
At the
The census reported that 3,547 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,602 households, 359 (22.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 598 (37.3%) were
The age distribution was 646 people (18.2%) under the age of 18, 266 people (7.5%) aged 18 to 24, 745 people (21.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,346 people (37.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 549 people (15.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.
There were 2,004 housing units at an average density of 79.5 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,159 (72.3%) were owner-occupied and 443 (27.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.9%. 2,489 people (70.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,058 people (29.8%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Morongo Valley had a median household income of $32,337, with 25.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[3]
2000
At the
Of the 811 households 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 33.7% of households were one person and 11.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.04.
The age distribution was 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
The median household income was $36,357 and the median family income was $36,643. Males had a median income of $37,091 versus $26,528 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,624. About 12.2% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the
Infrastructure
Local
Morongo Valley is unincorporated and is under the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County; it lies immediately north of the
State and federal representation
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Morongo Valley is in California's 8th congressional district, represented by Democrat John Garamendi.[7]
Paradise Fire
In June 2005, a fire started on Paradise Avenue in western Morongo Valley. This fire quickly spread, torching about six thousand acres (24 km2). The fire burned seven homes and also damaged some of the walkways in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. All damage has since been repaired and the preserve remains open for birding and hiking.
Sawtooth Complex Fire
In July 2006, a fire started by dry lightning in Yucca Valley was almost 100 percent contained, however due to extremely low humidity, high temperatures, and 40-mile-per-hour (64 km/h) gusts, the fire grew. The fire quickly spread from
Notable residents
- President of Focus on the Family Jim Daly has stated that he lived in foster care here for a period as a child immediately following the death of his mother, and that he attended Morongo Valley Elementary School
- Professional mountain biker Aaron Gwinwas born here.
- Upon his retirement actor Guy Madison built a large ranch house on 10 acres (4 ha) in Morongo Valley.[8]
- Native American actor Steve Reevis resided here.
- Country music singer Leah Turner is originally from here.
- Musician Gene Parsons was born here.
References
- ^ a b "Morongo Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b Bureau, U.S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Morongo Valley 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.
- ^ "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ "California's 8th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ISBN 978-1479328598.