Orcutt, California
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Orcutt is an unincorporated township located in the Santa Maria Valley of California, and a census-designated place
; it is in Santa Barbara County
, California
, United States
. Orcutt is named for William W. Orcutt
, the manager of the Geological, Land and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. Known as the “Dean of Petroleum Geologists" Orcutt is credited with discovering fossilized prehistoric animal bones preserved in pools of asphalt on the Hancock Ranch. These would be the first of many fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits
. In commemoration of Orcutt’s initial discovery, paleontologists named the La Brea Coyote
in W.W. Orcutt’s honor, Canis Orcutti.
The population of Orcutt was 35,262 at the 2010 census, up from 28,830 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), 99.95% of it land and 0.05% of it water.
Orcutt, originally sited along a railroad siding of the Pacific Coast Railroad
as a townsite
for oil field
workers, is now primarily a bedroom community/suburb of Santa Maria, which is adjacent to the north. Located between Ca. State 135 on the East and South, Ca Hwy 1 on the West, the Northern boundry is south side of the Foxenwood section. In 2005 it was one of the fastest-growing places in Santa Barbara County.
was 2,597.2 people per square mile (1,002.8/km²). The racial makeup of Orcutt was 28,677 (88.9%) White, 394 (1.4%) African American, 347 (1.2%) Native American, 1,129 (3.9%) Asian, 59 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 2,006 (6.9%) from other races
, and 1,293 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,870 persons (16.8%).
The Census reported that 28,792 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 86 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 27 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 10,631 households, out of which 3,638 (34.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,272 (59.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 1,130 (10.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 481 (4.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 417 (3.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 57 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,279 households (21.4%) were made up of individuals and 1,300 (12.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71. There were 7,883 families
(74.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.14.
The population was spread out with 7,034 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 2,295 people (7.9%) aged 18 to 24, 6,157 people (21.3%) aged 25 to 44, 8,327 people (28.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,092 people (17.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
There were 11,133 housing units at an average density of 1,000.3 per square mile (386.2/km²), of which 8,304 (78.1%) were owner-occupied, and 2,327 (21.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 22,043 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 6,749 people (23.3%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 28,830 people, 10,420 households, and 8,023 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,551.0 people per square mile (985.1/km²). There were 10,640 housing units at an average density of 941.5 per square mile (363.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.68% White, 1.40% African American, 0.92% Native American, 3.20% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 3.91% from other races
, and 3.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.45% of the population.
There were 10,420 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples
living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,251, and the median income for a family was $59,865. Males had a median income of $49,035 versus $30,700 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $23,373. About 2.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
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...
; it is in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific coast. As of 2010 the county had a population of 423,895. The county seat is Santa Barbara and the largest city is Santa Maria.-History:...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. Orcutt is named for William W. Orcutt
Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center
The Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, formally known as Rancho Sombra del Roble, is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument located in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, California, USA.-William Orcutt's vacation home:...
, the manager of the Geological, Land and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. Known as the “Dean of Petroleum Geologists" Orcutt is credited with discovering fossilized prehistoric animal bones preserved in pools of asphalt on the Hancock Ranch. These would be the first of many fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits
The La Brea Tar Pits are a cluster of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed, in the urban heart of Los Angeles. Asphaltum or tar has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered with water...
. In commemoration of Orcutt’s initial discovery, paleontologists named the La Brea Coyote
Coyote
The coyote , also known as the American jackal or the prairie wolf, is a species of canine found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States and Canada...
in W.W. Orcutt’s honor, Canis Orcutti.
The population of Orcutt was 35,262 at the 2010 census, up from 28,830 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Orcutt is located at 34°52′28"N 120°25′41"W (34.874550, -120.428067).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), 99.95% of it land and 0.05% of it water.
Orcutt, originally sited along a railroad siding of the Pacific Coast Railroad
Pacific Coast Railroad
Pacific Coast Railroad may refer to:*Pacific Coast Railway, a former narrow-gauge system near San Luis Obispo, California*Pacific Coast Railroad , a former line near Seattle*Pacific Coast Railroad in Santa Margarita, California...
as a townsite
Townsite
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for oil field
Orcutt Oil Field
The Orcutt Oil Field is a large oil field in the Solomon Hills south of Orcutt, in Santa Barbara County, California. Discovered in 1901 by William Warren Orcutt, it was the first giant field to be found in Santa Barbara County, and its development engendered the boom town of Orcutt, now the major...
workers, is now primarily a bedroom community/suburb of Santa Maria, which is adjacent to the north. Located between Ca. State 135 on the East and South, Ca Hwy 1 on the West, the Northern boundry is south side of the Foxenwood section. In 2005 it was one of the fastest-growing places in Santa Barbara County.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Orcutt had a population of 35,262. The population densityPopulation density
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was 2,597.2 people per square mile (1,002.8/km²). The racial makeup of Orcutt was 28,677 (88.9%) White, 394 (1.4%) African American, 347 (1.2%) Native American, 1,129 (3.9%) Asian, 59 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 2,006 (6.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1,293 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,870 persons (16.8%).
The Census reported that 28,792 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 86 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 27 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 10,631 households, out of which 3,638 (34.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,272 (59.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 1,130 (10.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 481 (4.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 417 (3.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 57 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,279 households (21.4%) were made up of individuals and 1,300 (12.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71. There were 7,883 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(74.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.14.
The population was spread out with 7,034 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 2,295 people (7.9%) aged 18 to 24, 6,157 people (21.3%) aged 25 to 44, 8,327 people (28.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,092 people (17.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
There were 11,133 housing units at an average density of 1,000.3 per square mile (386.2/km²), of which 8,304 (78.1%) were owner-occupied, and 2,327 (21.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 22,043 people (76.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 6,749 people (23.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 28,830 people, 10,420 households, and 8,023 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 2,551.0 people per square mile (985.1/km²). There were 10,640 housing units at an average density of 941.5 per square mile (363.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.68% White, 1.40% African American, 0.92% Native American, 3.20% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 3.91% 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 3.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.45% of the population.
There were 10,420 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% 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, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,251, and the median income for a family was $59,865. Males had a median income of $49,035 versus $30,700 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $23,373. About 2.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.