| San Diego Country Estates, California | |
|---|---|
| — census-designated place — | |
| Nickname(s): the Estates | |
| Location in San Diego County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 16.850 sq mi (43.641 km2) |
| • Land | 16.850 sq mi (43.641 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,109 |
| • Density | 599.9/sq mi (231.6/km2) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 92065 |
| Area code(s) | 760, 442 |
| FIPS code | 06-66004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867055 |
San Diego Country Estates, commonly referred to as the Estates, is an affluent valley resort populace composed of several neighborhoods associated with the unincorporated community of Ramona, California. The Estates are a census-designated place (CDP) in the North County region of San Diego County, California. The Estates is just east of the North County city of Poway and southeast of Ramona, 38 miles (61 km) northeast of San Diego and 46 miles (74 km) from the regional center of Carlsbad. San Diego Country Estates had a population of 10,109 at the 2010 census, up from 9,262 at the 2000 census.
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Before the development of the Estates, the area was inhabited by the northern Ipai, a semi-nomadic people and one of the related groups of the Kumeyaay. These people were also known as the Digueno, Tipai-Ipai, or Kamia. The San Vicente Valley was home to the temporary settlements of these people who traveled the region between Escondido and Lake Henshaw. Griding stones, commonly found in large boulders throughout the valley alongside creeks and used to create acorn meal for bread, are testament to their historic presence in the area.
San Diego Country Estates, on May 13, 1973, hosted former 55 year old tennis player Bobby Riggs and then 30 year old women's world number one player, Margaret Court. Court was challenged to a tennis match by Riggs and the game was held at the San Vicente Country Club and Golf Course Resort. Riggs won the match 6-2, 6-1.
The area is well known for its history with Southern California wildfires. Several fires including the Witch Fire and Cedar Fire have begun near the Estates. On October 23, 2003, the Cedar Fire began approximately 3 miles east of the Estates in Cleveland National Forest. The Cedar Fire is the largest fire in Southern California history and was part of the 2003 Firestorm.
Also beginning near the CDP, the Witch Fire began October 21, 2007 and was part of a series of fires that ravaged Southern California. The Witch Creek fire caused the evacuation of the thousands of residents of the Estates area and evacuating cars were bottlenecked on the San Vicente Highway, a main artery leading to the CDP from Ramona. It was feared that the fire would sweep west from the ridge separating the CDP's catching vehicles evacuating west through North County, however, fortunately the wind changed the course of the fire. The Witch Creek fire was initially feared to be larger than the Cedar Fire but instead resulted in becoming the second largest fire in California history. Ultimately the Witch Creek burned 197,990 acres (801 km2) and forced the evacuation of an estimated 1,000,000 people in the San Diego metropolitan area, the largest evacuation in California history.[2]
San Diego Country Estates is located at (33.002636, -116.799005).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Estates has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.6 km²), all land.
San Diego Country Estates is located in the San Vicente Valley bordered on all sides by rolling hills with the prominent Mount Gower being the most noticeable. There are only three main entrances and exits into the estates via the San Vicente Highway, Old Julian Highway, and the highway leading to Barona, and eventually Lakeside.
To the west of San Diego Country Estates CDP is Poway and Ramona, to the south is Lakeside, to the east is Cleveland National Forest and to the north is the Palomar Mountain Range.
The 2010 United States Census[4] reported that San Diego Country Estates had a population of 10,109. The population density was 599.9 people per square mile (231.6/km²). The racial makeup of San Diego Country Estates was 9,107 (90.1%) White, 91 (0.9%) African American, 90 (0.9%) Native American, 147 (1.5%) Asian, 34 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 276 (2.7%) from other races, and 364 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,126 persons (11.1%).
The Census reported that 10,096 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 13 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,441 households, out of which 1,380 (40.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,479 (72.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 253 (7.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 142 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 145 (4.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 29 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 421 households (12.2%) were made up of individuals and 154 (4.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93. There were 2,874 families (83.5% of all households); the average family size was 3.17.
The population was spread out with 2,559 people (25.3%) under the age of 18, 832 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 2,208 people (21.8%) aged 25 to 44, 3,376 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,134 people (11.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
There were 3,686 housing units at an average density of 218.8 per square mile (84.5/km²), of which 3,056 (88.8%) were owner-occupied, and 385 (11.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 8,787 people (86.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,309 people (12.9%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 9,262 people, 2,992 households, and 2,650 families residing in the Estates. The population density was 545.9 inhabitants per square mile (210.7/km²). There were 3,102 housing units at an average density of 182.8 per square mile (70.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.92% White, 0.72% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.70% of the population.
There were 2,992 households out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 8.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $77,547, and the median income for a family was $79,409. Males had a median income of $55,825 versus $34,472 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,685. About 2.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
In the state legislature San Diego Country Estates is located in the 36th Senate District, represented by Republican Dennis Hollingsworth, and in the 77th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joel Anderson. Federally, San Diego Country Estates is located in California's 52nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9[6] and is represented by Republican Duncan D. Hunter.
Schools located within the Ramona School District
San Diego Country Estates is home to the San Vicente Country Club and Golf Course Resort. Located in the Valley of the Sun, the resort is one of the county's country resorts, 30 miles from the city of San Diego. The Estates is also a 15 minute ride from the Barona Casino. In the valley there is the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, as well as many hiking and biking trails in, around, and near the region. Located in the CDP is also the Barona Oaks Motocross Park.
The Estates are accessible via San Vicente Road from Ramona and California State Highway 78 by way of the Old Julian Highway. The nearest airport is the Ramona Airport.