Fairbanks Ranch, California

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Fairbanks Ranch, California
Location in San Diego County and the state of California
Location in San Diego County and the state of California
Coordinates: 32°59′45″N 117°10′59″W / 32.99583, -117.18306
Country United States
State California
County San Diego
Area
 - Total 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
 - Land 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Population (2000)
 - Total 2,244
 - Density 431.5/sq mi (167.5/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 92067
Area code(s) 619
FIPS code 06-23150
GNIS feature ID 1853388

Fairbanks Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 2,244 at the 2000 census. The entire population is contained within two gated communities, divided into North and South sections by the formerly private San Dieguito Road. It is commonly considered to be part of the Rancho Santa Fe area within San Diego County, and is even included within the proposed boundaries for the city of Rancho Santa Fe.

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[edit] Geography

Fairbanks Ranch is located at 32°59′45″N, 117°10′59″W (32.995786, -117.183106)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.19% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,244 people, 734 households, and 654 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 167.3/km² (433.0/mi²). There were 798 housing units at an average density of 59.5/km² (154.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.35% White, 0.18% African American, 0.27% Native American, 5.61% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.57% of the population.

There were 734 households out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.3% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $36,591 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $94,150. About 3.4% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

The area is noted for including the 92067 ZIP code, which is the second most expensive area for houses in the country.

[edit] Notable residents

  • Dinesh D'Souza, conservative author.
  • Ted Leitner, Radio talk show host and play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres.
  • Megan Cameron, dancer for the New Jersey Nets.
  • Trevor Hoffman, Relief Pitcher for the San Diego Padres
  • Ivan Vachovsky, Entrepreneur, Founder Aplus.Net
  • Avram Ninyo, owner of the nationally known geotechnical, environmental and engineering firm Ninyo & Moore

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Fairbanks Ranch is located in the 38th Senate District, represented by Republican Mark Wyland, and in the 75th Assembly District, represented by Republican George A. Plescia. Federally, Fairbanks Ranch is located in California's 50th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +5[3] and is represented by Republican Brian Bilbray.

[edit] External links

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.