Niland, California

Coordinates: 33°14′24″N 115°31′08″W / 33.24000°N 115.51889°W / 33.24000; -115.51889
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Niland
FIPS code
06-51392
GNIS feature IDs1652758, 2408926

Niland (formerly Old Beach,

Metropolitan Statistical Area
.

History

The Old Beach post office operated from 1905 to 1907.[3] The Imperial Junction post office opened in 1910, changed its name to Hobgood in 1913, and to Niland in 1914.[3] The name Hobgood honors pioneer Richard H. Hobgood.[3] The name Niland was coined by the Imperial Farm Lands Association from "Nile Land", a commendatory name for the supposed fertility of the place.[3]

From 1904 to 1960, Niland was the northern terminus of the Inter-California Railway.

The community

A visitor to Niland in 2018 found "quirky decorations, graffiti, and some questionable structural integrity" but also "establishments like motels, RV parks, laundromats, and a diner".[6]

Government and Utilities

The Niland County Service area, operated by the Imperial County Department of Public Works, provides street lighting to Niland.[7]

Niland is served by

Golden State Water Company's Calipatria system.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20001,143—
20101,006−12.0%
2020756−24.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2000

As of the

other races
, and 7.4% from two or more races.

There were 422 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,592, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $36,786 versus $26,250 for females. The

poverty line
, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

2010

Slab City Christian center, Niland

The

Latino
residents, of any race (61.4%).

The Census reported that 1,006 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 367 households, out of which 131 (35.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 143 (39.0%) were

families
(69.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.27.

The population dispersal was 248 people (24.7%) under the age of 18, 99 people (9.8%) aged 18 to 24, 215 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 284 people (28.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 160 people (15.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

There were 489 housing units at an average density of 1,217.5 per square mile (470.1/km2), of which 367 were occupied, of which 189 (51.5%) were owner-occupied, and 178 (48.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 7.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 23.3%. 497 people (49.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 509 people (50.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2020

In the 2020 US Census the community's population was reported as 756.[9]

Politics

In the

the 18th Senate District, represented by Democrat Steve Padilla,[12] and the 56th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Lisa Calderon.[13]

Federally, Niland is in California's 25th congressional district, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz.[14]

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Niland has a hot desert climate, BWh on climate maps.[15]

Climate data for Niland (130 feet below sea level)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		97
(36) 		104
(40) 		108
(42) 		116
(47) 		121
(49) 		122
(50) 		120
(49) 		121
(49) 		111
(44) 		100
(38) 		93
(34) 		122
(50)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 71
(22) 		74
(23) 		80
(27) 		86
(30) 		95
(35) 		103
(39) 		107
(42) 		107
(42) 		102
(39) 		91
(33) 		79
(26) 		70
(21) 		89
(32)
Daily mean °F (°C) 56
(13) 		59
(15) 		64.5
(18.1) 		70
(21) 		77.5
(25.3) 		85
(29) 		91
(33) 		92
(33) 		86
(30) 		75
(24) 		63.5
(17.5) 		55
(13) 		72.9
(22.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 41
(5) 		44
(7) 		49
(9) 		54
(12) 		60
(16) 		67
(19) 		75
(24) 		77
(25) 		70
(21) 		59
(15) 		48
(9) 		40
(4) 		57
(14)
Record low °F (°C) 19
(−7) 		25
(−4) 		28
(−2) 		35
(2) 		40
(4) 		27
(−3) 		55
(13) 		59
(15) 		50
(10) 		30
(−1) 		11
(−12) 		22
(−6) 		11
(−12)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.48
(12) 		0.55
(14) 		0.33
(8.4) 		0.05
(1.3) 		0.02
(0.51) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.08
(2.0) 		0.21
(5.3) 		0.16
(4.1) 		0.25
(6.4) 		0.19
(4.8) 		0.48
(12) 		2.8
(70.81)
Source:
Weather Channel[16]

See also

  • Niland Geyser
  • El Centro Metropolitan Area
  • San Diego–Imperial, California
  • Slab City, a camp near Niland in the Colorado Desert in southeastern California, used by recreational vehicle owners and squatters from across North America

References

  1. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. ^ a b c "Niland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^
    ISBN 1-884995-14-4
    .
  4. ^ US Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Niland, California profile
  5. ^ Niland: In search of a miracle
  6. ^ Melting in Slab City, August 14, 2018
  7. ^ Divisions – Imperial County Department of Public Works. (n.d.). Retrieved August 25, 2021, from https://publicworks.imperialcounty.org/divisions/
  8. ^ "Calipatria".
  9. ^ a b US Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Niland CDP, California profile
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Niland CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  13. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  14. ^ "California's 25th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  15. ^ Climate Summary for Niland, California
  16. Weather Channel
    . Retrieved October 6, 2017.
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