Lakeside, California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| - Land | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 19,879 |
| - Density | 3,260/sq mi (1,245.9/km²) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 92040 |
| Area code(s) | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-39766 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656556 |
Lakeside is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. The United States Census Bureau has divided Lakeside into two census-designated places (CDPs), Lakeside and Winter Gardens. Lakeside also includes the neighborhood of Eucalyptus Hills. The population of Lakeside was 39,331 at the 2000 census. This figure combines the population of the Lakeside CDP (19,560) and the Winter Gardens CDP (19,771) but does not include Eucalyptus Hills.
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[edit] History of Lakeside
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Lakeside began when the land that it is on was purchased by the El Cajon Valley Land Company. It started as a resort town, based around the once renown automobile race course at Lindo Lake that Barney Oldfield made famous. It was once home to the historical Lakeside Hotel, a destination for health and relaxation reached by long day's buggy ride or train.
It has long held the title of a "cowboy town" or "rodeo town" due to the rural settings, the large percentage of ranches and the abundant horse ownership in the area. Lakeside has also been acclaimed for its almost "Mayberry" feel to it. It is home to an 8 acre permanent rodeo facility known world wide as Lakeside Rodeo grounds. What is unique about the rodeo grounds is that it is manned by a totally volunteer group and has been for over 47 years with the premise being support of the Youth of Lakeside. The proceeds from any facility rentals are donated to local youth through sports, service and education grants. The premier rodeo of the Southern CA season is the PRCA sanctioned Lakeside Rodeo (occurs the last weekend in April annually) and it draws over 20,000 observers to the arena. The Lakeside Optimist annually host the Bulls Only Rodeo (July) at the facility and work on behalf of the local youth. Many social and service groups are very active in this town(VFW, Elks, Optimist, Soroptimist, 4H, FFA, Boys and Girls Club, Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts, Peacebuilders, PLAY, youth soccer, baseball and football teams, BMX) and the Historical Society works hard to keep the Americana feel to the Maine Street. One of the major focuses of the community has been the establishment of a River Park along the meandering river bed, where equestrians and walkers alike can enjoy pristine, safe paths and native animals can reside.
Other noticeable qualities about Lakeside are the residents' pride, deep love and respect for the rural area, and the fortunate lack of growth in any economic sector. As the years have passed, the area has also changed with diversity in ethnic make-up. Instead, many cultures have moved outward from the inner city San Diego without fear, in search of the stability that this rugged little town offers. The U.S. Navy maintains two large housing sites for military dependents in the town.
The Barona Casino is located slightly north of Lakeside (30 minutes from downtown San Diego), and is home to a restful as well as stylish hotel, a respected golf course and top of the mark buffet. The legal gambling age at the property is 18. The spokesman is singer Kenny Rogers.
Lakeside has been a choice site for filming, such as the TV series "Renegade".
Lakeside has two large reservoirs, El Capitan and San Vicente.
[edit] Geography
According to the USGS Lakeside is located at (32.8572718 -116.9222488)[1]. This is near the intersection of Maine Avenue and Woodside Avenue. This where most maps locate Lakeside and is in the area that most people consider "downtown" Lakeside.
According to the United States Census Bureau Lakeside is located at (32.849533, -116.905420)[1]. This is approximately three miles east-southeast of the USGS location and near the geographic center of the Lakeside CDP. The Lakeside CDP has a total area of 15.7 km² (6.1 mi²). 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (5.62%) is water. When combined with the Winter Gardens CDP the total area is 27.3 km² (10.6 mi²).
[edit] Demographics
The United States Census Bureau has split Lakeside into two Census-Designated Places (CDPs). The statistics below cover only the Lakeside CDP. For the demographics of the complete community of Lakeside also see Winter Gardens, California.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 19,560 people, 6,849 households, and 5,150 families residing in the Lakeside CDP. The population density was 1,320.3/km² (3,420.7/mi²). There were 7,047 housing units at an average density of 475.7/km² (1,232.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.83% White, 0.75% African American, 1.10% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 3.28% from other races, and 3.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.52% of the population.
There were 6,849 households out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,910, and the median income for a family was $55,336. Males had a median income of $41,258 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,100. About 6.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable natives
- Sean Pendergrass, storyboard artist for the Emmy winning series Rugrats and the Emmy nominated series As Told by Ginger and The Wild Thornberrys.
- Frederick Wilford "Rick" Sturckow, a United States Marine Corps officer and a NASA astronaut.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Lakeside is located in the 36th Senate District, represented by Republican Dennis Hollingsworth, and in the 77th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joel Anderson. Federally, Lakeside is located in California's 52nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9[3] and is represented by Republican Duncan Hunter.
[edit] External links
- ^ a b US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- Lakeside, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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