Agua Dulce, California
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Agua Dulce is a census-designated place
located in Los Angeles County
, California
. It lies at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 m). Agua Dulce is located just north of Santa Clarita
. The town has a population of about 4,000. It is located at 34°29′47"N 118°19′32"W and covers a geographic area of about 25 square miles (64.7 km²). The ZIP code
is 91390 and area code 661
.
, 44 miles (71 km) North of Los Angeles
, in the Sierra Pelona Valley portion of Southern California
.
was 146.3 people per square mile (56.5/km²). The racial makeup of Agua Dulce was 2,854 (85.4%) White, 59 (1.8%) African American, 24 (0.7%) Native American, 78 (2.3%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 223 (6.7%) from other races
, and 101 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 611 persons (18.3%).
The Census reported that 3,314 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 28 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,201 households, out of which 355 (29.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 795 (66.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 72 (6.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 58 (4.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 64 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 10 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 200 households (16.7%) were made up of individuals and 73 (6.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76. There were 925 families
(77.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.06.
The population was spread out with 645 people (19.3%) under the age of 18, 310 people (9.3%) aged 18 to 24, 588 people (17.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,336 people (40.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 463 people (13.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.
There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of 55.9 per square mile (21.6/km²), of which 1,058 (88.1%) were owner-occupied, and 143 (11.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 2,929 people (87.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 385 people (11.5%) lived in rental housing units.
movie and the Star Trek
episode "Arena." The 1971 movie Duel filmed extensively in the area. The History channel shoots the popular reality TV show "Top Shot" in the hills and canyons on the north side of the valley.
Vasquez Rocks got its name from the famous bandit Tiburcio Vásquez
who used to run and hide there while being looked for.
Agua Dulce is home to the Agua Dulce Vineyards, the largest winery
in Los Angeles County.
Agua Dulce also has a general aviation
airport known as Agua Dulce Airpark
. The Airpark and surrounding area was the location for the ABC
game show 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow
which premiered on June 21st, 2011.
, the scene prior to Whoopi Goldberg
's car plunging into a junk yard was filmed on Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
The western film More Dead Than Alive
was entirely shot at Agua Dulce.
The 1971 made for T.V. movie Duel was filmed in and around Agua Dulce.
The Film Star Trek Generations filmed its climactic scene in and around Vasquez Rocks
.
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey was filmed here.
The films 127 Hours
, The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle and various Nike
commercials were also set in Agua Dulce locations.
The History Channel show Top Shot
, season 3 was filmed in Agua Dulce in April & May 2011.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
located in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It lies at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 m). Agua Dulce is located just north of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, United States and the twenty-fourth largest city in the state of California. The 2010 US Census reported the city's population grew 16.7% from the year 2000 to 176,320 residents. It is located about northwest of downtown...
. The town has a population of about 4,000. It is located at 34°29′47"N 118°19′32"W and covers a geographic area of about 25 square miles (64.7 km²). The ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
is 91390 and area code 661
Area code 661
North American area code 661 covers the majority of California's Kern County, as well as part of Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, and Tulare County...
.
Geography
Agua Dulce is located about 25 miles (40 km) Southwest of PalmdalePalmdale, California
Palmdale is a city located in the center of northern Los Angeles County, California, United States.Palmdale was the first community within the Antelope Valley to incorporate as a city on August 24, 1962; 47 years later, voters approved creating a charter city in November, 2009. Palmdale is...
, 44 miles (71 km) North of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, in the Sierra Pelona Valley portion of Southern California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Economics
The town has a median household income of $78,000 (US). The average household size is 3.1.Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that Agua Dulce had a population of 3,342. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 146.3 people per square mile (56.5/km²). The racial makeup of Agua Dulce was 2,854 (85.4%) White, 59 (1.8%) African American, 24 (0.7%) Native American, 78 (2.3%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 223 (6.7%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 101 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 611 persons (18.3%).
The Census reported that 3,314 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 28 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,201 households, out of which 355 (29.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 795 (66.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 72 (6.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 58 (4.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 64 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 10 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 200 households (16.7%) were made up of individuals and 73 (6.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76. There were 925 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(77.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.06.
The population was spread out with 645 people (19.3%) under the age of 18, 310 people (9.3%) aged 18 to 24, 588 people (17.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,336 people (40.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 463 people (13.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.
There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of 55.9 per square mile (21.6/km²), of which 1,058 (88.1%) were owner-occupied, and 143 (11.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 2,929 people (87.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 385 people (11.5%) lived in rental housing units.
About Agua Dulce
Vasquez Rocks has been long used as a popular filming location by the Hollywood movie industry, most notably The FlintstonesThe Flintstones (film)
The Flintstones is a 1994 American live-action comedy film based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon television series of the same name about a Stone-Age man, his family and his best friend. The film was directed by Brian Levant, written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein and Steven E...
movie and the Star Trek
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry, produced by Desilu Productions . Star Trek was telecast on NBC from September 8, 1966, through June 3, 1969...
episode "Arena." The 1971 movie Duel filmed extensively in the area. The History channel shoots the popular reality TV show "Top Shot" in the hills and canyons on the north side of the valley.
Vasquez Rocks got its name from the famous bandit Tiburcio Vásquez
Tiburcio Vasquez
Tiburcio Vásquez was a Californio bandit who was active in California from 1854 to 1874. The Vasquez Rocks, 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hideouts and are named for him.-Early life:...
who used to run and hide there while being looked for.
Agua Dulce is home to the Agua Dulce Vineyards, the largest winery
Winery
A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, bottling lines, laboratories, and large expanses of...
in Los Angeles County.
Agua Dulce also has a general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
airport known as Agua Dulce Airpark
Agua Dulce Airpark
Agua Dulce Airpark , also known as Agua Dulce Airport, is a public-use airport located east of the central business district of Agua Dulce, in Los Angeles County, California, United States....
. The Airpark and surrounding area was the location for the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
game show 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow
101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow
101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow is a British quiz show produced by Endemol for the BBC, hosted by Steve Jones and Nemone. The show sees eight contestants compete to be the winner of a £10,000 prize by picking the right answers to general knowledge questions...
which premiered on June 21st, 2011.
Filmography
In the movie Rat RaceRat Race (film)
Rat Race is a 2001 ensemble cast comedy film directed by Jerry Zucker, written by Andy Breckman, and stars several comedians including Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jon Lovitz, Lanei Chapman, Seth Green, Kathy Najimy, Dave Thomas, Vince Vieluf, John Cleese, Breckin Meyer,...
, the scene prior to Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, author and talk show host.Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Purple playing Celie, a mistreated black woman in the Deep South. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won...
's car plunging into a junk yard was filmed on Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
The western film More Dead Than Alive
More Dead Than Alive
More Dead Than Alive is a 1968 film directed by Robert Sparr and produced by Aubrey Schenck. It was filmed at Agua Dulce, California.-Plot:...
was entirely shot at Agua Dulce.
The 1971 made for T.V. movie Duel was filmed in and around Agua Dulce.
The Film Star Trek Generations filmed its climactic scene in and around Vasquez Rocks
Vasquez Rocks
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is a 905-acre northern Los Angeles County, California, USA park acquired by the Los Angeles County government in the 1970s...
.
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey was filmed here.
The films 127 Hours
127 Hours
127 Hours is a 2010 biographical adventure drama film co-written, produced and directed by Danny Boyle. The film stars James Franco as mountain climber Aron Ralston, who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah in April 2003....
, The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle and various Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
commercials were also set in Agua Dulce locations.
The History Channel show Top Shot
Top Shot
Top Shot is an American reality television show that debuted on the History Channel on June 6, 2010. The show features 16 contestants, split into two teams of eight, competing in various types of shooting challenges. One by one, the contestants are eliminated until only one remains...
, season 3 was filmed in Agua Dulce in April & May 2011.
Education
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District:- Vasquez High School, Acton
- High Desert Middle School, Acton
- Meadowlark Elementary School, Acton
- Agua Dulce Elementary School, Agua Dulce
External links
- The Agua Dulce Town Council
- Township of Agua Dulce (Photos, text, TV shows)
- Agua Dulce Vineyards
- Vanguard News Agua Dulce and Acton news online