Whitewater, California
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Whitewater (formerly, White Water) is a
Whitewater is famous for its recently renovated trout farm in the canyon of the Whitewater River.[3]
History
Whitewater, still a populated place on the west bank of the Whitewater River, is located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of
Geography
Whitewater is located at 33°55′27″N 116°38′40″W / 33.92417°N 116.64444°W (33.924203 N, 116.644453 W) and is named for the nearby Whitewater River. The wind farm is located near the I-10 exit at 33°54′52″N 116°42′38″W / 33.91444°N 116.71056°W (33.914456 N, 116.743897 W). The area has nearly constant wind due to the venturi effect created by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south, resulting in perfect conditions for the wind farm.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the
Demographics
The
The Census reported that 859 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 312 households, out of which 111 (36%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 116 (37%) were
The population was spread out, with 219 people (26%) under the age of 18, 74 people (9%) aged 18 to 24, 239 people (28%) aged 25 to 44, 242 people (28%) aged 45 to 64, and 85 people (10%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.
There were 405 housing units at an average density of 41.0 per square mile (15.8/km2), of which 235 (75%) were owner-occupied, and 77 (25%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 10%; the rental vacancy rate was 21%. 606 people (71% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 253 people (30%) lived in rental housing units.
Government
Federal:
- In the United States House of Representatives, Whitewater is in California's 25th congressional district, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz.[8]
- In the United States Senate, California is represented by Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla.
State:
- In the 28th Senate District, represented by Republican Melissa Melendez, and in the 42nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Jacqui Irwin.
County:
- In the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Whitewater is in the Fifth District, represented by Libertarian Jeff Hewitt.[9]
- In the jurisdiction of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, with Sheriff Chad Bianco.[10]
References
- ^ "U.S. Census".
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitewater, California
- ^ "Whitewater Preserve » The Wildlands Conservancy". The Wildlands Conservancy. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White Water
- ^ Topographical Sketch showing the Outward and Inward Route of a Party, while examining as to the practicability of a Diversion of the Colorado River for Purposes of Irrigation, Lithograph by Eric Bergland, 1875. From, Wheeler, G.M., Topographical Atlas Projected To Illustrate United States Geographical Surveys West Of The 100th Meridian Of Longitude Prosecuted In Accordance With Acts Of Congress Under The Authority Of The Honorable The Secretary Of War, And The Direction Of Brig. Genl. A.A. Humphreys, Chief Of Engineers, U.S. Army. Embracing Results Of the Different Expeditions Under The Command Of 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps Of Engineers. Julius Bien, lith., G. Thompson, Washington, 1876. Name and distances between stations and watering places on the Bradshaw Trail taken from this survey map.
- ^ "White Water, California Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Whitewater CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "California's 25th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ "Board of Supervisors | County of Riverside". www.rivco.org. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Riverside County Sheriff, CA | Official Website". www.riversidesheriff.org. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
External links
- OCLC 47732513.
- Howser, Huell (September 3, 2010). "Whitewater Preserve – California's Golden Parks (167)". California's Golden Parks. Chapman University Huell Howser Archive.