Muscoy, California
Muscoy | ||
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FIPS code 06-50132 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1652756 |
Muscoy is a
History
Muscoy was developed in the mid-1890s as a community designed to accommodate family agricultural enterprises. Roads and water service were developed to serve one to ten acre parcels. Vineyards, orchards and various field crops were planted and cultivated. After World War II, population growth accelerated and the area began a transition from agricultural use to a more suburban residential character. During the 1950s and 1960s, the San Bernardino area became a popular stop during road trips. This resulted in more shops opening up to serve the needs of travelers, and more people establishing permanent residences around the Muscoy area.[4] In 1989, a gasoline pipeline explosion caused two deaths.[5]
Geography
Muscoy is located at 34°9′22″N 117°20′48″W / 34.15611°N 117.34667°W (34.156009, -117.346552).[6] Elevation ranges from 1240' in the south to 1600' in the north.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), 99.87% of it is land and 0.13% is water.
Muscoy is bordered on the west by Lytle Creek wash, most of the time a dry river bed, other times the scene of raging flash floods.
Demographics
2010
At the
The census reported that 10,355 people (97.3% of the population) lived in households, 289 (2.7%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 2,231 households, 1,445 (64.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,231 (55.2%) were
The age distribution was 3,780 people (35.5%) under the age of 18, 1,555 people (14.6%) aged 18 to 24, 2,719 people (25.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,998 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 592 people (5.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 24.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
There were 2,443 housing units at an average density of 776.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,268 (56.8%) were owner-occupied and 963 (43.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.2%. 5,914 people (55.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,441 people (41.7%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Muscoy had a median household income of $39,239, with 33.0% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[10]
2000
At the
Of the 2,029 households 54.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 11.7% of households were one person and 4.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.3 and the average family size was 4.5.
The age distribution was 39.9% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% 65 or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
The median household income was $25,635 and the median family income was $24,871. Males had a median income of $25,474 versus $20,462 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,130. About 36.9% of families and 36.5% of the population were below the
Education
Muscoy is served by the San Bernardino City Unified School District through Vermont Elementary and Muscoy Elementary schools, and through the PAL Center, a charter school.[12] The US Department of Labor operates Inland Empire Job Corps Center, where young adults can complete high school and learn a career or trade.
Politics
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Muscoy is in California's 31st congressional district, represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.[14]
Muscoy is located within the 5th Supervisorial district of San Bernardino County. A board of local citizens appointed by the Supervisor, and approved by the whole Board of Supervisors, constitutes the Muscoy Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). The Muscoy MAC currently meets on the third Tuesday of even-numbered months at County Fire Station #75, at 7:00pm.
An informal group, Concerned Citizens, meets on the first Friday of each month at Muscoy United Methodist Church to discuss quality-of-life issues for formal presentation for action by the Board of Supervisors.[15]
References
- ^ a b "Muscoy". 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.
- ^ "San Bernardino County" (PDF). Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- San Bernardino County. April 12, 2007. Archived from the original(PDF) on June 4, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ Warren, Jenifer (May 25, 1989). "Blast Burns 10 Homes; 2 Die : Gas Explosion at Crash Site of Runaway Train". Retrieved April 19, 2018 – via LA Times.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Google Maps". Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ "Quick Facts for Muscoy CDP". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Muscoy CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "Muscoy CDP QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Home - San Bernardino City Unified School District". www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "California's 31st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ Linda Thacker, Muscoy News, 909-887-2268.