Valley Center, California
Valley Center | ||
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FIPS code 06-81736 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1661616, 2409396 |
Valley Center is a
History
In the late 1860s, the area now known as Valley Center was referred to as Bear Valley, and was the habitat of the now-extinct California grizzly bear, pictured on the Flag of California. In 1866, the largest grizzly ever recorded in California was shot and killed in Valley Center.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 98.7 square miles (256 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the
Demographics
2010
At the
The census reported that 9,243 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 27 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,000 households, 1,120 (37.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,035 (67.8%) were
The age distribution was 1,250 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 414 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 694 people (20.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,003 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 539 people (12.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
There were 2,228 housing units at an average density of 117.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,739 (80.6%) were owner-occupied and 581 (19.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%. 2,364 people (79.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,879 people (20.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
The age distribution was 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.
The median household income was $64,649 and the median family income was $68,388. Males had a median income of $50,440 versus $35,199 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,071. About 5.8% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the
Arts and culture
Museums
Valley Center History Museum was founded in 2003. Exhibits include a stagecoach which served as a Civil war ambulance, provided local transportation, and was featured in a number of Western motion pictures; a preserved California Grizzly Bear; and memorabilia.[8][9]
Events
On Memorial Day weekend, the town remembers fallen veterans at the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo and Festival.[10]
On Independence Day weekend, the town celebrates their western heritage with the Valley Center Western Days Parade and Country Fair.[11]
Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Valley Center is in California's 50th congressional district, represented by Democrat Scott Peters.[13]
Valley Center also serves as the seat of the
Notable people
- June Allyson, actress[16]
- Fred Astaire, actor/dancer[16]
- Glen Bell, founded Taco Bell chain
- Fred Biletnikoff, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver
- Louis Bromfield, Author
- Daniel Brunskill, NFL offensive tackle
- Gary Cooper, actor[16]
- Kevin Craft, former UCLA quarterback
- Billy Cundiff, NFL kicker
- John DeLorean, auto tycoon
- Gary Garrison, former San Diego Chargers football player
- Kirby Grant, actor and rancher[16]
- The Wizard of Oz[16]
- Charles Hatfield, rainmaker
- Mike Leake, MLB pitcher
- Katie Leclerc, actress[16]
- Denise Mueller-Korenek, cyclist, world speed record holder
- Merle Oberon, actress[16]
- Dick Powell, actor[16]
- Steve Reeves, Hercules actor
- Trevor Reilly, former NFL linebacker, defensive lineman
- Irene Ryan, actress, Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies
- Sean Salisbury, former NFL quarterback, television sports analyst
- Randolph Scott, actor[16]
- John Wayne, actor[16]
- Lawrence Welk, American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario
- Mae West, actress
- Carol Williams, international concert organist and San Diego civic organist since 2001
- Sam Zimbalist, movie producer
References
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Valley Center". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ Valley Center: A piece of Bear Valley history is no more
- ^ Climate Summary for Valley Center, California
- ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Valley Center 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.
- San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ VC’s Annual Western Heritage Celebration Unifies as “Valley Center Stampede”
- ^ "Valley Center Western Days Country Fair & Parade". San Diego Tourism Authority. April 2, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "California's 50th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ "Rincon Tribal Council". The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. April 30, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Contact Us". www.sanpasqualbandofmissionindians.org. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Union Tribune. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ Varga, George (September 4, 2005). "Who's happy now?". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
A key beneficiary has been J.J. Cale, the Valley Center-based musician who wrote two songs that were later popularized by Clapton, 'After Midnight' and 'Cocaine.'
- ^ JJ Cale (June 2, 2009). "JJ Cale Has a Passion for Music, Not the Spotlight". These Days (Interview: Transcript). Interviewed by Maureen Cavanaugh; Hank Crook; Kurt Kohnen. San Diego, California: KPBS-FM. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
CAVANAUGH: And – and do you have a home studio up in Valley Center now? CALE: Yes, I do. Yeah.