Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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| City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | California | ||
| County | Orange | ||
| Incorporated | January 1, 2000 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | L. Anthony Beall | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) | ||
| - Land | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 551-1,000 ft (290 m) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 47,214 | ||
| - Density | 3,847.9/sq mi (1,485.7/km²) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP code | 92688, 92679 | ||
| Area code(s) | 949 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-59587 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1867054 | ||
| Website: http://www.cityofrsm.org/ | |||
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a newer, planned community set upon rolling hills. Most homes in Rancho Santa Margarita are maintained by homeowners associations. The multiplicity of names often creates confusion: people in the Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, or Robinson Ranch neighborhood, for example, can receive mail addressed to them at Rancho Santa Margarita, Dove Canyon, Coto de Caza, Robinson Ranch or Trabuco Canyon.
The population was 47,214 at the 2000 census.
Although it is named for Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, which was in San Diego County, the city limits fall within the borders of Rancho Mission Viejo.
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[edit] History
The city seal has the brands of Rancho Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita and Las Flores on the border, with artwork containing Santiago Peak in the background. The tower in the foreground symbolizes the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Tower. St. Daisy Ranch in Spanish it is named after Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores.
Hughes Aircraft Company's Microelectronic Systems Division and Connecting Devices Division moved to Rancho Santa Margarita in May of 1988 from Irvine. In August of 1992 the Hughes plant closed its facilities and moved the division to Carlsbad, California due to budget constraints in the aerospace industry.
[edit] Geography
Rancho Santa Margarita is located at (33.641518, -117.594524).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.9 km² (12.3 mi²). 31.8 km² (12.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.13 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water.
[edit] Larger Homeowner's Associations and Communities
Dove Canyon is a private residential community located in eastern Rancho Santa Margarita. It is a small enclave of approximately 1,200 homes and 5,000 residents. Included within the guard-gated entry is a Jack Nicklaus signature golf club, pool, tennis courts, a small child's park, a wide field, a shopping center, and a reservoir. The majority of its residents are upper middle class residents of Orange County, and all of the homes in Dove Canyon are single-family residences. It is located in the Southeasternmost foothills of Orange County. Major roads include Dove Canyon/Bell Canyon and Sycamore Canyon. A horse trail starts at the waterfalls outside of the community and continues until the end of Sycamore Canyon. From there, hikers, horse riders, bikers, etc. can continue into Dove Canyon's neighbor community, Coto de Caza
Robinson Ranch is a mid-sized residential community located northeastern Rancho Santa Margarita south of Trabuco Canyon. It is one of the older communities in Rancho Santa Margarita. It has several condominium areas closer to Plano Trabuco Road and a large park. Major Roads include Robinson Ranch and Shadow Rock. Like Dove Canyon and Rancho Cielo it is assigned with a Trabuco Canyon zip code even though the areas were annexed into Rancho Santa Margarita in the 1990s.
Rancho Cielo is a smaller residential community located in eastern Rancho Santa Margarita. It includes gated entry with security guard. It is near the intersection of Plano Trabuco Road and Dove Canyon Drive. All of the homes are all single family residences and the majority of it's residents are upper-middle class. Major Roads include Rancho Cielo and Camino Del Cielo.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 47,214 people, 16,253 households, and 12,417 families residing within the city. The population density was 1,485.7/km² (3,847.6/mi²). There were 16,515 housing units at an average density of 519.7/km² (1,345.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.59% White, 1.75% African American, 0.42% Native American, 7.40% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 4.49% from other races, and 4.15% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 13.00% of the population.
There were 16,253 households out of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 41.4% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $78,475, and the median income for a family was $88,216. Males had a median income of $61,314 versus $40,799 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,531. About 1.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. Most of the neighborhoods in RSM are maintained by larger homeowner's associations including Melinda Heights, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Robinson Ranch, and Trabuco Highlands. Dove Canyon, Trabuco Highlands, Robinson Ranch, and Rancho Cielo were all established before Rancho Santa Margarita was an unincorporated community so from Trabuco Canyon to the end of Plano Trabuco Road is designated with a Trabuco Canyon zip code even though the area was annexed into Rancho Santa Margarita in the 1990s.[3]
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Rancho Santa Margarita is located in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Republican Dick Ackerman, and in the 71st Assembly District, represented by Republican Todd Spitzer. Federally, Rancho Santa Margarita is located in California's 42nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10[4] and is represented by Republican Gary Miller.
[edit] Education
The city is served by Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the Capistrano Unified School District.
- RSM Intermediate School, and Las Flores Middle School.
- Public Elementary schools include Cielo Vista, Trabuco Mesa, Robinson Ranch, Arroyo Vista, Melinda Heights, and Tijeras Creek.
- Private Elementary and Middle Schools include St. John's Episcopal, Serra Catholic, and Mission Hills Christian School.
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School is a private Roman Catholic high school associated with the Catholic Diocese of Orange, and headed by Principal Ray Dunne. SMCHS is located in Rancho Santa Margarita.
- Smith Academy is a private school associated with Biola Star Preparatory School. Headmaster Linda Smith operates the Academy.
[edit] Popular culture
[edit] Television
The television series The Real Housewives of Orange County, although based in Coto De Caza, is mainly filmed in Rancho Santa Margarita where many of the housewives do business, shopping, commuting, and dining.[5]
[edit] Population History from the U.S. Census Bureau
(Z): Census figure taken prior to incorporation
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ City Zoning Map
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ BRAVOtv.com : The Real Housewives of Orange County : Season 3 : Home
[edit] External links
- Rancho Santa Margarita, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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