Farmersville, California
| City of Farmersville | |
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| — City — | |
| Nickname(s): Farmas | |
| Motto: "The world is quiet here" | |
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| Coordinates: 36°18′4″N 119°12′27″W / 36.30111°N 119.2075°WCoordinates: 36°18′4″N 119°12′27″W / 36.30111°N 119.2075°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.258 sq mi (5.849 km2) |
| • Land | 2.258 sq mi (5.849 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,588 |
| • Density | 4,689.1/sq mi (1,810.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 93223 |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-23616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652709 |
Farmersville is a suburb of Visalia, in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 10,588 at the 2010 census, up from 8,737 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Farmersville is located at 36°18′4″N 119°12′27″W / 36.30111°N 119.2075°W (36.301169, -119.207603).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
[edit] 2010
The 2010 United States Census[3] reported that Farmersville had a population of 10,588. The population density was 4,688.2 people per square mile (1,810.1/km²). The racial makeup of Farmersville was 5,295 (50.0%) White, 60 (0.6%) African American, 213 (2.0%) Native American, 72 (0.7%) Asian, 5 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 4,494 (42.4%) from other races, and 449 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,876 persons (83.8%).
The Census reported that 10,588 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,595 households, out of which 1,639 (63.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,474 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 515 (19.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 274 (10.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 257 (9.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 10 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 258 households (9.9%) were made up of individuals and 110 (4.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.08. There were 2,263 families (87.2% of all households); the average family size was 4.28.
The population was spread out with 3,895 people (36.8%) under the age of 18, 1,234 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 2,941 people (27.8%) aged 25 to 44, 1,822 people (17.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 696 people (6.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.2 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.
There were 2,726 housing units at an average density of 1,207.0 per square mile (466.0/km²), of which 1,590 (61.3%) were owner-occupied, and 1,005 (38.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%. 6,537 people (61.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,051 people (38.3%) lived in rental housing units.
[edit] 2000
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 8,737 people, 2,151 households, and 1,854 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,655.2 people per square mile (1,794.3/km²). There were 2,269 housing units at an average density of 1,209.0 per square mile (466.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 42.36% White, 0.40% African American, 1.76% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 48.35% from other races, and 5.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 72.02% of the population.
There were 2,151 households out of which 54.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.8% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.05 and the average family size was 4.32.
In the city the population was spread out with 38.4% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,682, and the median income for a family was $29,629. Males had a median income of $23,680 versus $20,699 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,624. About 23.6% of families and 30.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.3% of those under age 18 and 22.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
The mayor of Farmersville is Leonel Benavides. Mr. Benavides is also a pastor of Bethel Spanish Assembly of God. The city council includes Paul Boyer. Mr. Boyer works for Proteus and is a member of Kiwanis. Don Rowlett is also on the council. He is a teacher and works at George L. Snowden School.Farmersvile also allows one student over the age of 13 to be part of the council.In the state legislature Farmersville is located in the 18th Senate District, represented by Republican Roy Ashburn, and in the 34th Assembly District, represented by Republican Connie Conway. Federally, Farmersville is located in California's 21st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13[5] and is represented by Republican Devin Nunes.
[edit] Economics
The economy of Farmersville is heavily dependent on agriculture. Much of the population is employed as agricultural workers. Local commerce is composed of mostly small family-owned businesses, with a high concentration of fast food and used automobiles. Farmersville boasts a McDonalds, a Jack-in-the-Box, and a Subway sandwich shop as well as other local venues. Other large chain retailers include an AutoZone store, and a Dollar Tree store.There is also a plan to bring a FAMILY DOLLAR to the town. Atlas Walnut company will also be opening a walnut processing facility in the near future. The city also boasts three bakery's.
[edit] Education
Farmersville has a single unified school district with a local high school (the Aztecs), a middle school, and 3 elementary schools. J.E. Hester school is an elementary school with the grades of K-1st. George L. Snowden has 2nd and 3rd graders. The newest school is Freedom Elementary which consists of 4th and 5th graders. The Junior High has 6th through 8th graders. The High School has 9th through 12th grade. Farmersville will be building a new middle school east of Freedom School in the future.
[edit] Miscellaneous
The 2 main arteries running through Farmersville are Farmersville Blvd (north/south) and Visalia Road (east/west). There are 2 traffic lights in Farmersville. Although the city has a community center, it is not open to the public because the lack of earthquake safety. The city recently opened a museum. The city also lacks a true fire staion. Many previous youth have returned to contribute to the community.
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Census
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ All data are derived from the United States Census Bureau reports from the 2010 United States Census, and are accessible on-line here. The data on unmarried partnerships and same-sex married couples are from the Census report DEC_10_SF1_PCT15. All other housing and population data are from Census report DEC_10_DP_DPDP1. Both reports are viewable online or downloadable in a zip file containing a comma-delimited data file. The area data, from which densities are calculated, are available on-line here. Percentage totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. The Census Bureau defines families as a household containing one or more people related to the householder by birth, opposite-sex marriage, or adoption. People living in group quarters are tabulated by the Census Bureau as neither owners nor renters. For further details, see the text files accompanying the data files containing the Census reports mentioned above.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
