Del Monte Forest, California
Encyclopedia
Del Monte Forest is a census-designated place
located in Monterey County, California
. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,514, down from 4,532 at the 2000 census. The census area includes the separate well-known community of Pebble Beach
. Alternatively Del Monte Forest is a habitat area of the same location, which originally occupied considerably more area prior to urban development of the 20th century. The forest is dominated by Monterey Pine
, but also contains other important tree species and a variety of rare
and endangered
plant species.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, Del Monte Forest has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.5 km²), of which, 8 square miles (20.7 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is water. The total area is 24.54% water.
This location is a habitat for a number of limited range and endangered species.
was 424.0 people per square mile (163.7/km²). The racial makeup of Del Monte Forest was 3,922 (86.9%) White, 43 (1.0%) African American, 10 (0.2%) Native American, 388 (8.6%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 57 (1.3%) from other races
, and 91 (2.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 167 persons (3.7%).
The Census reported that 4,172 people (92.4% of the population) lived in households, 321 (7.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 21 (0.5%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,925 households, out of which 309 (16.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,215 (63.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 96 (5.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 41 (2.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 45 (2.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 18 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 468 households (24.3%) were made up of individuals and 310 (16.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17. There were 1,352 families
(70.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.53.
The population was spread out with 748 people (16.6%) under the age of 18, 213 people (4.7%) aged 18 to 24, 541 people (12.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,449 people (32.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,563 people (34.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.8 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
There were 2,811 housing units at an average density of 264.0 per square mile (101.9/km²), of which 1,600 (83.1%) were owner-occupied, and 325 (16.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 3,372 people (74.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 800 people (17.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there are 4,531 people, 2,092 households, and 1,456 families residing in the CDP. The population density
is 565.4 people per square mile (218.4/km²). There are 2,647 housing units at an average density of 330.3 per square mile (127.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 91.37% White, 0.40% African American, 0.26% Native American, 5.25% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 2.34% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,092 households out of which 14.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% are married couples
living together, 4.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 24.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.52.
The age distribution is 12.8% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 12.6% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 35.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 57 years. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $99,788, and the median income for a family is $112,741. Males have a median income of $79,431 versus $44,707 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP is $70,609. 2.3% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
forest is habitat to numerous rare
and endangered species
including Hickman's potentilla
and Yadon's piperia, both of which are federally protected species.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
located in Monterey County, California
Monterey County, California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was 415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas...
. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,514, down from 4,532 at the 2000 census. The census area includes the separate well-known community of Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach, California
Pebble Beach is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It lies at an elevation of 3 feet . Pebble Beach is a small coastal resort destination, home to the famous golf course, Pebble Beach Golf Links....
. Alternatively Del Monte Forest is a habitat area of the same location, which originally occupied considerably more area prior to urban development of the 20th century. The forest is dominated by Monterey Pine
Monterey Pine
The Monterey Pine, Pinus radiata, family Pinaceae, also known as the Insignis Pine or Radiata Pine is a species of pine native to the Central Coast of California....
, but also contains other important tree species and a variety of rare
Rare species
A rare species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon or scarce. This designation may be applied to either a plant or animal taxon, and may be distinct from the term "endangered" or "threatened species" but not "extinct"....
and endangered
Endangered species
An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters...
plant species.
Geography and ecology
Del Monte Forest is located at 36°35'11" North, 121°56'51" West.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Del Monte Forest has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.5 km²), of which, 8 square miles (20.7 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is water. The total area is 24.54% water.
This location is a habitat for a number of limited range and endangered species.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Monte Forest had a population of 4,514. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 424.0 people per square mile (163.7/km²). The racial makeup of Del Monte Forest was 3,922 (86.9%) White, 43 (1.0%) African American, 10 (0.2%) Native American, 388 (8.6%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 57 (1.3%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 91 (2.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 167 persons (3.7%).
The Census reported that 4,172 people (92.4% of the population) lived in households, 321 (7.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 21 (0.5%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,925 households, out of which 309 (16.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,215 (63.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 96 (5.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 41 (2.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 45 (2.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 18 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 468 households (24.3%) were made up of individuals and 310 (16.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17. There were 1,352 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(70.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.53.
The population was spread out with 748 people (16.6%) under the age of 18, 213 people (4.7%) aged 18 to 24, 541 people (12.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,449 people (32.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,563 people (34.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.8 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
There were 2,811 housing units at an average density of 264.0 per square mile (101.9/km²), of which 1,600 (83.1%) were owner-occupied, and 325 (16.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 3,372 people (74.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 800 people (17.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there are 4,531 people, 2,092 households, and 1,456 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
is 565.4 people per square mile (218.4/km²). There are 2,647 housing units at an average density of 330.3 per square mile (127.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 91.37% White, 0.40% African American, 0.26% Native American, 5.25% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 2.34% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,092 households out of which 14.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% are married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 4.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 24.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.52.
The age distribution is 12.8% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 12.6% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 35.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 57 years. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $99,788, and the median income for a family is $112,741. Males have a median income of $79,431 versus $44,707 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP is $70,609. 2.3% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Environmental features
The Monterey PineMonterey Pine
The Monterey Pine, Pinus radiata, family Pinaceae, also known as the Insignis Pine or Radiata Pine is a species of pine native to the Central Coast of California....
forest is habitat to numerous rare
Rare species
A rare species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon or scarce. This designation may be applied to either a plant or animal taxon, and may be distinct from the term "endangered" or "threatened species" but not "extinct"....
and endangered species
Endangered species
An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters...
including Hickman's potentilla
Hickman's potentilla
Potentilla hickmanii is an endangered perennial herb of the rose family. This rare plant species is found in a narrowly restricted range in two locations in coastal northern California, in Monterey County, and in very small colonies in San Mateo County...
and Yadon's piperia, both of which are federally protected species.
See also
- Cypress forestCypress forestA Cypress forest is a western USA plant association typically dominated by one or more cypress species. Example species comprising the canopy include Cupressus macrocarpa. In some cases these forests have been severely damaged by goats, cattle and other grazing animals...
- Pebble BeachPebble Beach, CaliforniaPebble Beach is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It lies at an elevation of 3 feet . Pebble Beach is a small coastal resort destination, home to the famous golf course, Pebble Beach Golf Links....
, an unincorporated community within the census-defined area.