Atwater, California
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| Atwater, California | |
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| Motto: Community Pride, City Wide | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| Founded | September 1, 1922 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Joan Faul |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| - Land | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 27,972 |
| - Density | 4,277.4/sq mi (1,652.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 95301, 95342 |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-03162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277600 |
| Website: www.atwater.org | |
Atwater is a city in Merced County, California, United States. The population as of August 19, 2006 is 27,972[1].
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²). 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²) of it is land and 0.18% water.
The city includes Castle Air Museum and Bloss Hospital, but does not include Castle Air Force Base proper.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 23,113 people, 7,247 households, and 5,667 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,277.4 people per square mile (1,652.6/km²). There were 8,114 housing units at an average density of 1,501.6/sq mi (580.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.34% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 1.27% Native American, 5.43% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 24.48% from other races, and 6.14% from two or more races. 41.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,247 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.6% 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 3.15 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in Atwater is $37,344, and the median income for a family was $39,789. Males had a median income of $32,983 versus $22,450 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,162. About 15.3% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Atwater is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani. Federally, Atwater is located in California's 18th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +3[2] and is represented by Democrat Dennis Cardoza.
[edit] Education
| School | Grades | Enrollment | Type |
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| Aileen Colburn Elementary School | K-6 | 434 | Public |
| Ariel Dear Academy | 2-12 | 3 | Private |
| Atwater Community Day | 6-8 | 8 | Public |
| Atwater High School | 9-12 | 1833 | Public |
| Bellevue Elementary School | K-6 | 709 | Public |
| Buhach Colony High School | 9-12 | 1768 | Public |
| Elmer Wood Elementary School | K-6 | 556 | Public |
| Fruitland Christian Preschool | PK-K | 73 | Private |
| Landmark Christian School | 1-12 | 36 | Private |
| Merced Scholars Charter School | 9-12 | 62 | Charter |
| Mitchell Elementary School | K-6 | 562 | Public |
| Mitchell Intermediate School | 7-8 | 852 | Public |
| Peggy Heller Elementary School | K-8 | 545 | Public |
| Shaffer Elementary School | K-6 | 556 | Public |
| St. Anthony School | PK-8 | 132 | Private |
| Thomas Olaeta Elementary School | K-6 | 470 | Public |
[edit] Newspapers
Atwater currently does not have a daily newspaper, although many of its residents use the daily paper, the Merced Sun-Star, which is published in nearby Merced. Atwater has two weekly newspapers called The Atwater Signal and The Atwater Times. The Atwater Signal was first published in 1911.
[edit] Religion
| Church Name | Denomination |
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| Atwater Baptist Church | Baptist |
| Bethany Church | Church of God |
| Centro Calvario Assembly Church | Assembly of God |
| Church of Christ at Sierra Vista & Drakely | Church of Christ |
| Church of the Nazarene | Church of the Nazarene |
| Evergreen Christian Center | Christian |
| First Baptist Church of Atwater | Baptist |
| First Church of God of Anderson Indiana | Church of God |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Lutheran (LCMS) |
| Landmark Tabernacle | Pentecostal |
| Liberty Fellowship | Assembly of God |
| Mount Olive Baptist Church | Baptist |
| New Life Community Church | Community Church |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | Baptist |
| St. Anthony's Church | Catholic |
| St. Nicholas Episcopal Church | Episcopal |
| United Methodist Church-Atwater | Methodist |
| Victory Baptist Church | Baptist |
[edit] Notable residents
- Carrie Henn played Rebecca "Newt" Jorden in the 1986 film Aliens
- Bernard Berrian NFL receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
- Thomas W. Hayes former California State Treasurer
- Jamill Kelly 2004 Olympics silver medal in wrestling
- Dennis Cardoza Democrat Congressman
[edit] References
- ^ 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 2007-10-20.
- Compass Maps: Merced, Atwater, Merced County
- City of Atwater -- Approved Annexations
[edit] External links
- Atwater, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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