Calimesa, California

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Calimesa is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 7,139 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Calimesa is located at 33°59′17″N, 117°2′35″W (33.988116, -117.042918)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.4 km² (15.6 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,139 people, 2,982 households, and 2,006 families residing in the city. The population density was 176.9/km² (458.3/mi²). There were 3,248 housing units at an average density of 80.5/km² (208.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.13% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.39% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 14.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,982 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,849, and the median income for a family was $43,220. Males had a median income of $41,533 versus $27,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,242. About 8.4% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.