Joshua Tree is the census-determined place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population is 7,414 in the 2010 census. At about 2,700 feet above sea level, Joshua Tree and surrounding communities are in the High Desert of California. The business district district of Joshua Tree is on California State Route 62.
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Geography
Joshua Tree is located in the Mojave Desert on 34Ã, Â ° 8? N 116Ã, Â ° 19? W .
According to the US Census Bureau, CDP has a total land area of ​​95.9 km² (37.0 mi²). Joshua Tree, California is home to Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree shares the border to the east with Twentynine Palms, California, its western border with Yucca Valley, California, its northwestern border with Landers, California, and its southern border is Coachella Valley, California.
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Demographics
2010
The US Census 2010 reports that Joshua Tree has a population of 7,414. Population density is 200.1 people per square mile (77.3/km ²). Racial makeup from Joshua Tree is 6,176 (83.3%) White (73.9% Non-Hispanic White), 234 (3.2%) African American, 84 (1.1%) Native American, 104 (1, 4%) Asia, 18 (0.2%) Pacific Islands, 368 (5.0%) of other races, and 430 (5.8%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 1,308 people (17.6%).
The Census reported that 7,263 people (98.0% of the population) lived in households, 30 (0.4%) lived in unembienced groups, and 121 (1.6%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,088 households, of which 862 (27.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,209 (39.2%) were married couples living together, 431 (14.0% ) had household women without husbands present, and 162 (5.2%) had male households without a wife. There are 237 (7.7%) unmarried partners of the opposite sex, and 30 (1.0%) couples or same-sex married couples. 1,018 households (33.0%) consisted of individuals and 358 (11.6%) had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 1,802 families (58.4% of all households); the average family size is 2.97.
Population spread with 1,626 people (21.9%) under the age of 18, 813 people (11.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,756 people (23.7%) aged 25 to 44, 2,056 people (27.7%) aged 45 to 64 years. , and 1,163 people (15.7%) aged 65 years or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there are 96.9 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 94.3 men.
There are 3,808 houses with an average density of 102.8 per square mile (39.7/km²), of which 1,872 (60.6%) are occupied owners, and 1,216 (39.4%) occupied by tenants. The homeowner's vacancy rate is 3.9%; Rental vacancy rate is 9.8%. 4,168 people (56.4% of the population) live in residential units occupied by the owners and 3,085 people (41.6%) live in rented housing units.
According to the US Census 2010, Joshua Tree has an average household income of $ 39,492, with 21.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2000
In the 2000 census, there were 4,207 people, 1,765 households, and 1,057 families living in CDP. Population density was 265.4/km² (687,5/miÃ,²). There are 2,112 housing units with an average density of 133.2/km² (345.1/miÃ,²). Racial makeup of CDP is 86.38% White, 1.76% African American, 1.57% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Island, 4.61% of other races, and 3, 95% of two or more races. 12.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1765 households where 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% are married couples living together, 16.0% have unmarried female households present, and 40.1% is not family. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.
In CDP, the population is spread by 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% years or more. The average age is 37 years. For every 100 females, there are 93.9 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 88.8 men.
The average income for households in the CDP is $ 26,535, and the average income for families is $ 33,333. Men have an average income of $ 27,465 versus $ 29,375 for women. The per capita income for CDP is $ 13,856. 21.2% of the population and 18.0% of families are below the poverty line. 31.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those aged 65 and older live below the poverty line.
Government
In the State Legislature of California, Joshua Tree is in the 16th Senate District, represented by Republican Jean Fuller, and in the 42nd District of the Assembly, represented by Republican Chad Mayes.
In the United States House of Representatives, Joshua Tree is located in California's 8th congress district, which has Cook PVI R 10 and is represented by Republican Paul Cook.
Joshua Tree is represented by San Bernardino County District 3 Superintendent James Ramos - 2012.
Visitor center
Joshua Tree Visitor Center (Joshua Tree National Park) is located at the intersection of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard in "downtown" Joshua Tree and West Entrance Gardens located 5Ã, mi (8.0 km) south. The Joshua Tree community is neither a city nor an incorporated city. The Joshua Tree community is represented by the Township Joshua Tree Town Counselor (MAC) as the official liaison between the community and the San Bernardino County government.
Climate
References
External links
- Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce
- Joshua Tree: Full Guide
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