Yucaipa, California

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Yucaipa is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 41,207 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Parks
4 Yucaipa Adobe
5 Famous people with Yucaipa connections
6 Miscellaneous
7 Education
8 External links

[edit] Geography

Yucaipa is located at 34°1′49″N, 117°2′55″W (34.030275, -117.048613)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.9 km² (27.8 mi²). 71.9 km² (27.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.04% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 41,207 people, 15,193 households, and 10,680 families residing in the city. The population density was 572.7/km² (1,483.4/mi²). There were 16,112 housing units at an average density of 223.9/km² (580.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.21% White, 0.90% African American, 1.08% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 8.04% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.35% of the population.

There were 15,193 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,144, and the median income for a family was $48,683. Males had a median income of $40,480 versus $25,957 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,949. About 8.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Parks

Yucaipa is home to numerous parks, including Yucaipa Regional Park, Flag Hill Veterans Memorial Park, Seventh Street Park, "I" Street Park, and Wildwood Park. Recently added was the Bryant Glen Community Park and the Yucaipa soccer complex.

[edit] Yucaipa Adobe

Yucaipa Adobe (California Historical Landmark #528) is located at 32183 Kentucky Street, Yucaipa (909)-795-3485. Prior to the Spanish conquest of the Americas and the arrival of European settlers from Mexico, the land occupied by Yucaipa Adobe had been occupied by the Serrano Indians for possibly 1,000 years.

[edit] Famous people with Yucaipa connections

Mark Teahen, professional baseball player
Susan Anton, Miss California (1969) / Actress (Baywatch)
Matt Bramlett, all around sweet dude

[edit] Miscellaneous

At 1:53 P.M. on Thursday, June 16th, 2005, Yucaipa experienced a 4.9 earthquake centered four miles north of the center of town. It was felt from downtown Los Angeles to some areas of San Diego. No damage was reported. It was close to, but not caused by, the well-known San Andreas Fault. This was the third noticeable earthquake in California in a week (geologists are quick to point out that earthquakes occur daily in California). The first was off the coast of Northern California and the second was close to Anza, California. Two more earthquakes occurred off the coast of Northern California over the course of the next few days. These five earthquakes had many local residents concerned that a much bigger earthquake was coming. During the school year of 2005 - 2006 Yucaipa High school had the highest rise of their API in the tri-county area.

Yucaipa has many community theaters, including Yucaipa Little Theater, Heartland Theater, and Noble Hearts Theater.

[edit] Education

There are currently a number of schools in Yucaipa including: Wildwood Elementary School, Valley Elementary School, Calimesa Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School, Canyon Middle School, Parkview Middle School, Yucaipa High School 9th Grade Campus, and Yucaipa High School.