Santee, California
City of Santee, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Incorporated | December 1, 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.56 sq mi (42.2 km2) |
| • Land | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Population (State Dept. of Finance 1/1/06)[1] | |
| • Total | 54,709 |
| • Density | 3,304/sq mi (1,273.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 92071-92072 |
| Area code | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-70224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656619 |
| Website | http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/ |
Santee is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The city is named after Milton Santee, second husband of Jennie Blodgett, whose first husband was George A. Cowles, a ranching pioneer in the San Diego area.[2] As of 2006, Santee had a population of 54,709.[1]
Demographics
2006 official city statistics
Ethnic Makeup
| Race | Amount | Percent of Pop. | Race | Amount | Percent of Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,074 | 78.7% | Native American | 312 | .6% |
| Hispanic Origin | 6,865 | 12.6% | Pacific Islander | 179 | .3% |
| Asian | 1,632 | 2.8% | Other Races | 106 | .2% |
| Black/African American | 903 | 1.7% | 2 or More Races | 1,722 | 3.1% |
| Total: | 54,709 |
- Methodology: Percentage breakdowns from SANDAG 1/1/05 estimates (as shown) were applied to 1/1/06 State D.O.F. estimates for population and households.
Median Age
| Age Group | Amount | Percent of Pop. |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 3,437 | 6.3% |
| 5-14 | 7,768 | 14.2% |
| 15-24 | 8,652 | 15.8% |
| 25-34 | 6,145 | 11.2% |
| 35-44 | 9,067 | 16.6% |
| 45-54 | 8,912 | 16.3% |
| 55-64 | 5,294 | 9.7% |
| 65+ | 5,434 | 9.9% |
| Total: | 54,709 |
- Methodology: Percentage breakdowns from SANDAG 1/1/05 estimates (as shown) were applied to 1/1/06 State D.O.F. estimates for population and households.
Household Income
- Santee’s 2005 median household income of $79,846 represents the highest median income of all East County cities, and the 7th highest among 18 cities in San Diego County.[3]
| Household Income | Amount | Percent of house. |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $15,000 | 1223 | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $29,999 | 2,410 | 12.8% |
| $30,000 to $44,999 | 2,733 | 14.5% |
| $45,000 to $59,999 | 3,068 | 16.3% |
| $60,000 to $74,999 | 2,886 | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,334 | 19.7% |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 1,833 | 9.7% |
| 125,000 or more | 1,365 | 7.2% |
- Methodology: Percentage breakdowns from SANDAG 1/1/05 estimates (as shown) were applied to 1/1/06 State D.O.F. estimates for population and households.
2000 Census
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 52,975 people, 18,470 households, and 14,018 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,273.6/km² (3,298.7/mi²). There were 18,833 housing units at an average density of 452.8/km² (1,172.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.70% White, 1.48% African American, 0.81% Native American, 2.55% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 4.03% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.36% of the population.
There were 18,470 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.2% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,624, and the median income for a family was $57,874. Males had a median income of $41,347 versus $30,187 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,311. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislature Santee is located in the 36th Senate District, represented by Republican Dennis Hollingsworth, and in the 77th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joel Anderson. Federally, Santee is located in California's 52nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9[4] and is represented by Republican Duncan Hunter.
Geography
Regional Parks and Recreation
Santee has two major regional parks, Santee Lakes and Mission Trails Regional Park. Santee Lakes consists of seven public lakes and has a campground and other amenities on site. Santee is also home to a popular Southern California rock climbing area.
Santee Lakes
Santee Boulders
Economic Development
The City of Santee is a growing community comprising 54,700 residents and 17 square miles. Santee’s 2005 median household income of $79,846 represents the highest median income of all East County cities, and the 7th highest among 18 cities in San Diego County. And the 2005 median home price in Santee was $471,000. Single-family units comprise 65% of the city's housing stock, creating a very stable family based community. 71% of homes are owner-occupied--one of the highest percentages of owner-occupied homes in the region. In addition, Santee has one of the lowest crime rates in the County and the city also prides itself on having a stable local economy, well-maintained streets and infrastructure, and family-based neighborhoods. With excellent economic indicators, available land for development, a skilled labor force, transit linkage to SDSU, Mission Valley, and San Diego by trolley, and access to three regional freeways Santee offers unparalleled economic development opportunities. [3]
Schools
In Santee, there are two school districts, Santee School District and Grossmont Union High School District. Unlike traditional schools districts that operate with elementary schools (k-5) and middle schools (6-8), all schools in the Santee School District are kindergarten through eighth grade but separate the campus into "Elementary" (k-6) and "Junior High" (7-8), and also have different schedules. West Hills High School was rated the best high school among the Grossmont Union High School District.
- Cajon Park School
- Carlton Hills School
- Carlton Oaks School
- Chet F. Harrit School
- Hill Creek School
- Pepper Drive School
- Prospect Avenue School
- Rio Seco School
- Sycamore Canyon School
High Schools
There are two highschools in Santee. Both are operated by the Grossmont High School District.
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d e f The City of Santee - Demographic.pdf
- ^ City of Santee Official Website: History
- ^ a b The City of Santee - Economic Development
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
