Cherry Valley, California
Encyclopedia
Cherry Valley is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Riverside County
, California
, United States
. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, up from 5,891 at the 2000 census
. It is situated on the San Gorgonio Pass
at its peak.
With an elevation of 2,500-3,500 feet above sea level, Cherry Valley is at the highest point on the San Gorgonio Pass between San Bernardino, CA and Palm Springs, CA.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km²), all of it land.
was 786.7 people per square mile (303.8/km²). The racial makeup of Cherry Valley was 5,450 (85.7%) White, 63 (1.0%) African American, 102 (1.6%) Native American, 87 (1.4%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 451 (7.1%) from other races
, and 205 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,347 persons (21.2%).
The Census reported that 6,203 people (97.5% of the population) lived in households, 98 (1.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 61 (1.0%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,612 households, out of which 540 (20.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,375 (52.6%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 236 (9.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 98 (3.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 115 (4.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 16 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 769 households (29.4%) were made up of individuals and 500 (19.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37. There were 1,709 families
(65.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.89.
The population was spread out with 1,057 people (16.6%) under the age of 18, 448 people (7.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,039 people (16.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,967 people (30.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,851 people (29.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.9 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
There were 2,874 housing units at an average density of 355.4 per square mile (137.2/km²), of which 2,098 (80.3%) were owner-occupied, and 514 (19.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 4,853 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,350 people (21.2%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 5,891 people, 2,434 households, and 1,740 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 714.6 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 2,627 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.1/km²). A law was passed in which there could only be 1 house per acre. The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.1% White
, 0.1% Black
or African American
, 2.2% Native American
, 2.1% Asian
, 2.2% Pacific Islander
, 4.3% from other races
, and 2.5% from two or more races. 13.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,434 households out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples
living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.8.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,199, and the median income for a family was $45,777. Males had a median income of $37,281 versus $29,561 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $21,669. About 3.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Cherry Valley unsuccessfully attempted to incorporate into a city in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Cherry Valley is located in the 37th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Bill Emmerson
, and in the 65th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Paul Cook
. Federally, Cherry Valley is located in California's 41st congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +9 and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis
.
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...
(CDP) in Riverside County
Riverside County, California
Riverside County is a county in the U.S. state of California. One of 58 California counties, it covers in the southern part of the state, and stretches from Orange County to the Colorado River, which forms the state border with Arizona. The county derives its name from the city of Riverside,...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, up from 5,891 at the 2000 census
Census
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. It is situated on the San Gorgonio Pass
San Gorgonio Pass
The San Gorgonio Pass el. cuts between the San Bernardino Mountains on the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south. Like the Cajon Pass to the northwest, it was also created by the San Andreas Fault...
at its peak.
Geography
Cherry Valley is located at 33°58′29"N 116°58′13"W (33.974848, -116.970300).With an elevation of 2,500-3,500 feet above sea level, Cherry Valley is at the highest point on the San Gorgonio Pass between San Bernardino, CA and Palm Springs, CA.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km²), all of it land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Cherry Valley had a population of 6,362. 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 786.7 people per square mile (303.8/km²). The racial makeup of Cherry Valley was 5,450 (85.7%) White, 63 (1.0%) African American, 102 (1.6%) Native American, 87 (1.4%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 451 (7.1%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 205 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,347 persons (21.2%).
The Census reported that 6,203 people (97.5% of the population) lived in households, 98 (1.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 61 (1.0%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,612 households, out of which 540 (20.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,375 (52.6%) 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, 236 (9.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 98 (3.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 115 (4.4%) 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 16 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 769 households (29.4%) were made up of individuals and 500 (19.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37. There were 1,709 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...
(65.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.89.
The population was spread out with 1,057 people (16.6%) under the age of 18, 448 people (7.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,039 people (16.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,967 people (30.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,851 people (29.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.9 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
There were 2,874 housing units at an average density of 355.4 per square mile (137.2/km²), of which 2,098 (80.3%) were owner-occupied, and 514 (19.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 4,853 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,350 people (21.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,891 people, 2,434 households, and 1,740 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 714.6 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 2,627 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.1/km²). A law was passed in which there could only be 1 house per acre. The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.1% White
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...
, 0.1% Black
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...
or African American
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...
, 2.2% Native American
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...
, 2.1% Asian
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...
, 2.2% Pacific Islander
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...
, 4.3% 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 2.5% from two or more races. 13.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
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...
of any race.
There were 2,434 households out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were 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, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.8.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,199, and the median income for a family was $45,777. Males had a median income of $37,281 versus $29,561 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $21,669. About 3.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Cherry Valley unsuccessfully attempted to incorporate into a city in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Cherry Valley is located in the 37th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Bill Emmerson
Bill Emmerson
William "Bill" Emmerson is a Republican California State Senator, representing the 37th district in Riverside County, having been elected in a June 8, 2010 special election and sworn into office the next day...
, and in the 65th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Paul Cook
Paul Cook (politician)
Paul Cook has represented California's 65th Assembly district since December 2006. Prior to his election he served as a member of the Yucca Valley city council from 1998 until 2006. He is a Republican.-Military career:...
. Federally, Cherry Valley is located in California's 41st congressional district
California's 41st congressional district
California's 41st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in San Bernardino County. The district encompasses the eastern region of the Greater Los Angeles Area known as the Inland Empire...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +9 and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis (politician)
Charles Jeremy Lewis is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 40th, 35th and 37th, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in the role during the 109th Congress.-Early life, education, and...
.