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Oceanside, California
City
City of Oceanside
Oceanside's Tyson St. Park beach
Oceanside's Tyson St. Park beach
Flag of Oceanside, California
Flag
Official seal of Oceanside, California
Seal
Location of Oceanside within San Diego County, California
Location of Oceanside within San Diego County, California
Country United States of America
State California
County San Diego
IncorporatedJuly 3, 1888[1]
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorJim Wood[2]
 • City TreasurerMichele Lund, CCMT
 • City ClerkBarbara Riegel Wayne
 • City ManagerPeter Weiss
 • City CouncilJack Feller
Jerome M. Kern
Esther C. Sanchez
Gary Felien
Area
[3]
 • Total42.174 sq mi (109.231 km2)
 • Land41.235 sq mi (106.798 km2)
 • Water0.939 sq mi (2.433 km2)  2.23%
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)
 • Total183,095
 • Rank3rd in San Diego County
27th in California
138th in the United States
 • Density4,300/sq mi (1,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
92049, 92051-92052, 92054, 92056-92058
Area code(s)760, 442
FIPS code06-53322
GNIS feature ID1652761
City FlowerCrimson Lake Bougainvillea
Websitewww.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Oceanside is a coastal city located on California's South Coast. It is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California. The city had a population of 183,095 at the 2010 census. Together with Carlsbad and Vista, it forms a tri-city area. Oceanside is located just south of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.[4]

History

Andrew Jackson Myers, Oceanside's founder.

Originally inhabited by Native Americans, the first European explorers arrived in 1769. Spanish missionaries under Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Luis Rey de Francia on a former site of a Luiseño Indian village on the banks of the San Luis Rey River. In the early 19th century, the introduction of farming and grazing changed the landscape of what would become Oceanside. The area - like all of California - was under Spanish, then in 1821 under Mexican rule, and conquered by the U.S. in 1848.

In the late 1850s, Andrew Jackson Myers lived in San Joaquin County. A native of LaSalle County, Illinois, he returned in the late 1880s and lived in San Luis Rey. In 1882 Myers moved on the land that was the original town site for Oceanside. A patent for the land was issued in 1883 by the federal government.[5] It was incorporated on July 3, 1888. The city hall as of the early 21st century stands on the former Myers homestead.[5]

In the 20th century, Oceanside was a beach town devoted to activities on a 6-mile (9.7 km) stretch of beaches. Residential areas like downtown (built in the 1890s), South Oceanside (built in the 1920s and 1930s), and developments east of Interstate 5 (built after World War II) are preserved and remodeled when these houses are considered to have historical value.[citation needed] Since the establishment of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in 1942, Oceanside has been home to U.S. armed forces personnel, and the wartime industry of WWII and the 1950s had an ammunition manufacturing facility in the city.[citation needed]

In 1970, the Census Bureau reported city's population as 91.0% white, 5.1% black and 1.7% Asian.[6] After 1970, the main focus[citation needed] of Oceanside was suburban development and a choice for newcomers to move into then relatively affordable housing. Oceanside continues to be known for the value and appreciation as a vacation home market.[7]

Geography

Oceanside is at 33°12′42″N 117°19′33″W / 33.21167°N 117.32583°W / 33.21167; -117.32583 (33.211566, -117.325701).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.2 square miles (109 km2). 41.2 square miles (107 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) of it (2.23%) is water.

Traveling north on Interstate 5, Oceanside is the last city before Orange County. As the crow flies, it is roughly the same distance from Aliso Viejo as it is to downtown San Diego.

Climate

Oceanside experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh). The average high temperatures range from 64 °F (18 °C) to 77 °F (23 °C). The average low temperatures range from 45 °F (7 °C) to 64 °F (18 °C). It is not too uncommon for the temperature going from 34 °F (1 °C) to 40 °F (4 °C).

Climate data for Oceanside
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 64.0
(17.8) 		64.0
(17.8) 		64.9
(18.3) 		66.0
(18.9) 		69.1
(20.6) 		72.0
(22.2) 		73.9
(23.3) 		73.0
(22.8) 		71.1
(21.7) 		68.0
(20.0) 		64.9
(18.3) 		64.0
(17.8) 		68.0
(20.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 45.0
(7.2) 		46.9
(8.3) 		51.1
(10.6) 		55.9
(13.3) 		60.1
(15.6) 		63.0
(17.2) 		64.0
(17.8) 		61.0
(16.1) 		55.9
(13.3) 		48.9
(9.4) 		48.0
(8.9) 		45.0
(7.2) 		53.8
(12.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.42
(61) 		2.23
(57) 		2.11
(54) 		0.92
(23) 		0.23
(5.8) 		0.09
(2.3) 		0.02
(0.51) 		0.13
(3.3) 		0.29
(7.4) 		0.43
(11) 		0.92
(23) 		1.34
(34) 		11.13
(283)
Source: www.intellicast.com, May 2011[9]

Demographics

2010

Looking south over Oceanside Blvd.

The 2010 United States Census[10] reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile (1,529.7/km²). The racial makeup of Oceanside was 109,020 (65.2%) White, 7,873 (4.7%) African American, 1,385 (0.8%) Native American, 11,081 (6.6%) Asian (3.4% Filipino, 0.7% Japanese, 0.7% Vietnamese, 0.6% Chinese, 0.4% Korean, 0.2% Indian), 2,144 (1.3%) Pacific Islander, 25,886 (15.5%) from other races, and 9,697 (5.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59,947 persons (35.9%). 31.3% of the population were Mexican American. Non-Hispanic Whites numbered 74,959 persons (44.8%).

The Census reported that 166,150 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 802 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 134 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 59,238 households, out of which 20,486 (34.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 30,201 (51.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 6,947 (11.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3,111 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,504 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 472 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 14,117 households (23.8%) were made up of individuals and 6,161 (10.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80. There were 40,259 families (68.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.32.

The population was spread out with 39,817 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 19,028 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 45,797 people (27.4%) aged 25 to 44, 40,943 people (24.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 21,501 people (12.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

There were 64,435 housing units at an average density of 1,527.8 per square mile (589.9/km²), of which 34,986 (59.1%) were owner-occupied, and 24,252 (40.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. 97,645 people (58.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 68,505 people (41.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 161,029 people, 56,488 households, and 39,259 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,967.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,531.7/km²). There were 59,581 housing units at an average density of 1,467.9 per square mile (566.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.6% White, 30.2% Hispanic, 6.3% African American, 5.5% Asian, 1.2% Pacific Islander, 0.4% Native American or Alaskan Native, 0.1% from another race alone, and 3.2% from two or more races. (These figures have been adjusted to classify Hispanics as a separate group from whites, blacks, Asians, and other races; U.S. census data do not separate out Latinos in this manner.)

In 2000, there were 56,488 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.33.

The age distribution of Oceanside in 2000 was as follows: 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,301, and the median income for a family was $52,232. Males had a median income of $34,772 versus $27,962 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,329. About 8.2% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Oceanside City Hall complex

Local government

According to the city’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city’s various funds had $295.2 million in revenues, $252.8 million in expenditures, $962.8 million in total assets, $195.3 million in total liabilities, and $223.7 million in cash and investments.[12]

Politics

In the state legislature, Oceanside is located in the 38th Senate District, represented by Republican Mark Wyland, and in the 76th Assembly District, represented by Republican Rocky Chavez.

In the United States House of Representatives, Oceanside is in California's 49th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Levin.[13]

Schools

Residents of Oceanside may attend schools in the Oceanside Unified School District, Vista Unified School District, Bonsall Union School District, Carlsbad Unified School District, Fallbrook Union High School District, or Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, depending on their actual address. The Oceanside Unified School District provides instrumental music programs in grades 4-12, no bus service is offered in Oceanside ISD, with the exception for those who reside on Camp Pendleton and the special needs students.

The Oceanside Unified School District has two comprehensive high schools, El Camino High School off Rancho Del Oro and Oceanside High School off Mission Avenue. High school students are also served by Ocean Shores Continuation High School and Clair Burgener Academy. OUSD has 24 schools plus three charter schools, including the School of Business and Technology, and two brand new schools, Louise Foussat Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School, that opened in the Fall of 2007. Cesar Chavez Middle School, which is on the corner of Frazee and Oleander, will be built on a 14 acres (5.7 ha), house 11 building totaling 84,000 square feet (7,800 m2) and will serve 1,000 6th - 8th grade students.

The other school, Louise Foussat Elementary School, located on Pala Road, is built on 12.6 acres (5.1 ha) of land with 35 classrooms totaling 54, 490 square feet (46 m2) and can accommodate 800 students.

Economy

Oceanside Marina

The headquarters for Bergensons Property Services, Learning Forum International and International Stem Cell Corporation are among some of the companies located in Oceanside. According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[14] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Tri-City Medical Center 1,900
2 City of Oceanside 1,060
3 Mira Costa College 1,000
4 Select Staffing 600
5 North County Transit District 600
6 Genentech 500
7 Milagro Ranch 400
8 Ocean's Eleven Casino 400
9 Hydranautics 300
10 Registry Network 300

Attractions

Oceanside Pier
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

Sister cities

Notable natives and residents

Major League Baseball players

National Football League players

References

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  2. ^ "City Council". City of Oceanside, CA. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer File - Places - California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
  5. ^ a b "Image:Oceanside plaque". Retrieved July 17, 2006.
  6. ^ "Race and Hispanic Origin for Selected Cities and Other Places: Earliest Census to 1990". U.S. Census Bureau.
  7. ^ Fletcher, June (June 13, 2005). "The Hottest Vacation-Home Markets: Second homes are sizzling; We tell you where -- and why". The Wall Street Journal. p. R1.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Oceanside historic weather averages". Intellicast. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  10. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Oceanside city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ City of Oceanside CAFR Retrieved August 13, 2009
  13. ^ "California's 49th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
  14. ^ City of Oceanside CAFR Retrieved August 13, 2009
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  16. ^ http://news.discovery.com/adventure/extreme-sports/8-most-grueling-events-130429.htm
  17. ^ "Q&A: Bobbi DePorter; founder of Quantum Learning Network". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  18. ^ Ahrens, Chris (September 17, 1992). "Surfing the Wave of Tradition". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
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  21. ^ The International Who's Who of Women 2002
  22. ^ Barbara Mandrell
  23. ^ http://www.gwsports.com/sports/w-softbl/mtt/meyers_elana00.html
  24. ^ Denis Richards Pictures
  25. ^ Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile
  26. ^ D.J. Clark
  27. ^ Joe Salave'a
  28. ^ "Former Charger Junior Seau Commits Suicide: Cops". NBC San Diego.com. NBC. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
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