Westhaven-Moonstone, California
Encyclopedia
Westhaven-Moonstone is a census-designated place
located in Humboldt County, California
. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,205, up from 1,044 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km²), of which, over 99% of it is land.
was 148.2 people per square mile (57.2/km²). The racial makeup of Westhaven-Moonstone was 1,083 (89.9%) White, 9 (0.7%) African American, 39 (3.2%) Native American, 18 (1.5%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 10 (0.8%) from other races
, and 46 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53 persons (4.4%).
The Census reported that 1,205 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 548 households, out of which 128 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 226 (41.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 50 (9.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 34 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 51 (9.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 6 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 170 households (31.0%) were made up of individuals and 38 (6.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20. There were 310 families
(56.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.
The population was spread out with 234 people (19.4%) under the age of 18, 62 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 292 people (24.2%) aged 25 to 44, 432 people (35.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 185 people (15.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.
There were 623 housing units at an average density of 76.6 per square mile (29.6/km²), of which 365 (66.6%) were owner-occupied, and 183 (33.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%. 872 people (72.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 333 people (27.6%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there are 1,044 people, 453 households, and 269 families residing in the CDP. The population density
is 129.2 people per square mile (49.9/km²). There are 498 housing units at an average density of 61.6 per square mile (23.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 88.98% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 5.08% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. 4.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 453 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% are married couples
living together, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $36,000, and the median income for a family is $34,615. Males have a median income of $37,000 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP is $21,493. 14.1% of the population and 11.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Westhaven-Moonstone is located in the 2nd Senate
District, represented by Democrat
Noreen Evans
, and in the 1st Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
. Federally, Westhaven-Moonstone is located in California's 1st congressional district
.
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 Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located on the far North Coast 200 miles north of San Francisco. According to 2010 Census Data, the county’s population was 134,623...
. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,205, up from 1,044 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Westhaven-Moonstone is located at 41°2'22" North, 124°6'40" West (41.039522, -124.111170).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), of which, over 99% of it is land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Westhaven-Moonstone had a population of 1,205. 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 148.2 people per square mile (57.2/km²). The racial makeup of Westhaven-Moonstone was 1,083 (89.9%) White, 9 (0.7%) African American, 39 (3.2%) Native American, 18 (1.5%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 10 (0.8%) 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 46 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53 persons (4.4%).
The Census reported that 1,205 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 548 households, out of which 128 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 226 (41.2%) 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, 50 (9.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 34 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 51 (9.3%) 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 6 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 170 households (31.0%) were made up of individuals and 38 (6.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20. There were 310 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...
(56.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.
The population was spread out with 234 people (19.4%) under the age of 18, 62 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 292 people (24.2%) aged 25 to 44, 432 people (35.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 185 people (15.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.
There were 623 housing units at an average density of 76.6 per square mile (29.6/km²), of which 365 (66.6%) were owner-occupied, and 183 (33.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%. 872 people (72.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 333 people (27.6%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 1,044 people, 453 households, and 269 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population 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...
is 129.2 people per square mile (49.9/km²). There are 498 housing units at an average density of 61.6 per square mile (23.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 88.98% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 5.08% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. 4.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 453 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% are 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, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $36,000, and the median income for a family is $34,615. Males have a median income of $37,000 versus $21,964 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 is $21,493. 14.1% of the population and 11.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
The California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of California. It is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members...
Westhaven-Moonstone is located in the 2nd Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans is an American politician in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 2nd district, encompassing Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa counties, as well as parts of Sonoma and Solano counties....
, and in the 1st 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 Democrat Wesley Chesbro
Wesley Chesbro
Wesley P. Chesbro is a Democratic politician from California. He is currently the Assembly member for the 1st Assembly district in California. Previously, Chesbro served as a State Senator from California's 2nd district from 1998 until 2006...
. Federally, Westhaven-Moonstone is located in California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California and presently consists of the northern coastline and includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties and parts of Sonoma and Yolo counties.The district is currently...
.