Encinitas, California

Encinitas is a coastal city in northern San Diego County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,014. It is located about 40 km (25 mi) north of San Diego, and about 150 km (95 mi) south of Los Angeles.

The city was incorporated in 1986 from the communities of Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. These communities retain their identities, and their distinctive flavors.

The largest single industry is the growing of ornamental flowers, particularly poinsettias.

The City is governed by a five-member City Council, elected at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.

1 Districts
2 Geography
3 Demographics
- 3.1 Current estimates
4 Climate
5 Famous current and former residents
- 5.1 Current residents
- 5.2 Former residents
6 Encinitas schools
7 Points of interest
8 External links

[edit] Districts

Encinitas can be divided into five areas:

Leucadia, which has an older downtown area featuring retail stores, hotels, and restaurants along with single family homes;
New Encinitas a newer region which features a golf course, larger tract homes and a shopping center, the homes in this area are at a higher value;
Old Encinitas, a small beachside area featuring a mix of businesses and housing styles;
Olivenhain, a semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas mostly comprised of single family homes.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas' southernmost oceanfront community, which features single family homes and a community college.

[edit] Geography

Aerial view of Moonlight Beach

Encinitas is located at 33°2′40″N, 117°16′18″W (33.044442, -117.271694)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.1 km² (20.1 mi²). 49.5 km² (19.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (5.07%) is water.

The city's elevation ranges between sea level and 180 meters² above sea level.

²The maximum elevation was extracted from a 1:24000 scale USGS topographic map, based upon coordinates supplied by the County of San Diego.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 58,014 people, 22,830 households, and 14,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,172.1/km² (3,035.6/mi²). There were 23,843 housing units at an average density of 481.7/km² (1,247.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.60% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 6.28% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 14.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,830 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,954, and the median income for a family was $78,104. Males had a median income of $51,132 versus $38,606 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,336. About 3.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Encinitas in 2005 was $86,520 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $70,257.

[edit] Climate

The climate is very mild. Average daily high temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures below 40°F and above 85°F (outside the 5°C to 30°C range) are rare. Average rainfall is about 250 mm (10 in) per year.

[edit] Famous current and former residents

[edit] Current residents

Ravi Shankar, acclaimed sitarist
Tom DeLonge, former guitarist-singer with blink-182, currently with Angels And Airwaves.
Rob Machado, professional surfer
David Brin, science fiction author
Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot.
Tim Foreman, bassist of Switchfoot.
Chad Butler, drummer of Switchfoot.
Jerry Buss, owner of The Los Angeles Lakers.
Peter Sprague, jazz guitarist
Jack Tempchin, musician and songwriter of several Eagles hits
Tom Waits, Musician
Casey Sbicca, Professional.

[edit] Former residents

Michael Chang, professional tennis player
Bobby Riggs, professional tennis player
Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam
Harry Partch, composer
Tom Dempsey, professional football player
Taryn Manning, American actress
Rick Froberg, artist, lead singer/guitarist of Pitchfork (band), Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes
George Harrison, guitarist and singer of The Beatles
Paramahansa Yogananda, Guru, Self-Realization Fellowship.
The Gris, theologian, raconteur and core memory archivist, SB/US Engineering Inc..
Nicholas Pappas, Famous Porn Star/ collaborated with Ron Jeremy in a surf/sex film "Wet and Wild".
Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder