Murrieta Hot Springs, California
Encyclopedia
Murrieta Hot Springs is a former census-designated place
(CDP) in Riverside County
, California
, United States
. The population was 2,948 at the 2000 census. It was annexed by the city of Murrieta on July 1, 2002.
French Valley Airport (FAA designator: F70), near Murrieta Hot Springs, has a 4600 feet (1,402.1 m) runway.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), of which, 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²) of it is land and 0.78% is water.
of 2000, there were 2,948 people, 1,340 households, and 769 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,306.6 people per square mile (889.2/km²). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 1,140.0 per square mile (439.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.86% White, 1.56% African American, 0.64% Native American, 1.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.70% from other races
, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.11% of the population.
There were 1,340 households out of which 8.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples
living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 28.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.37.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 8.1% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 13.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 43.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,311, and the median income for a family was $35,102. Males had a median income of $39,081 versus $28,594 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $19,991. About 5.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Murrieta Hot Springs is located in the 36th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Dennis Hollingsworth
, and in the 66th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Kevin Jeffries
. Federally, Murrieta Hot Springs is located in California's 49th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +10 and is represented by Republican Darrell Issa
.
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
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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,948 at the 2000 census. It was annexed by the city of Murrieta on July 1, 2002.
French Valley Airport (FAA designator: F70), near Murrieta Hot Springs, has a 4600 feet (1,402.1 m) runway.
Geography
Murrieta Hot Springs is located at 33°33′46"N 117°9′20"W (33.562880, -117.155610).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), of which, 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²) of it is land and 0.78% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,948 people, 1,340 households, and 769 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 2,306.6 people per square mile (889.2/km²). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 1,140.0 per square mile (439.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.86% White, 1.56% African American, 0.64% Native American, 1.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.70% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.11% of the population.
There were 1,340 households out of which 8.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 28.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.37.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 8.1% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 13.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 43.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,311, and the median income for a family was $35,102. Males had a median income of $39,081 versus $28,594 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 $19,991. About 5.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Murrieta Hot Springs is located in the 36th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Dennis Hollingsworth
Dennis Hollingsworth
Dennis Clark Hollingsworth is an American politician who represented California's 36th State Senate district, which includes portions of San Diego and Riverside County, from 2002 to 2010. In 2000, Hollingsworth was elected to the Legislature as a member of the Assembly, and in 2002, Hollingsworth...
, and in the 66th 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 Kevin Jeffries
Kevin Jeffries
Kevin Jeffries is an American politician from the State of California. He is currently a member of the California State Assembly representing the California's 66th Assembly district...
. Federally, Murrieta Hot Springs is located in California's 49th congressional district
California's 49th congressional district
California's 49th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that currently covers much of northern San Diego County and southwestern Riverside County.The district is currently represented by Republican Darrell E...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +10 and is represented by Republican Darrell Issa
Darrell Issa
Darrell Edward Issa is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 48th, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was formerly a CEO of Directed Electronics, the Vista, California-based manufacturer of automobile security and convenience products...
.