Pollock Pines, California
Encyclopedia
Pollock Pines is a census-designated place
(CDP) in El Dorado County
, California
, United States
. It is part of the Sacramento
–Arden-Arcade
–Roseville
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 6,871 at the 2010 census, up from 4,728 at the 2000 census.
, the CDP has a total area of 8 square miles (20.7 km²), over 99% of it land.
For the 2000 census, the CDP had a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km²), all of it land.
The area encompassing Pollock Pines is in a heavily timbered mountain region situated along the ridge top on the south side of the South Fork of the American River. It is approximately 15 miles east of Placerville and 60 miles east of Sacramento on Highway 50. It includes the area from the American River on the north to Jenkinson Lake and the Mormon Emmigrant Trail on the south
was 863.2 people per square mile (333.3/km²). The racial makeup of Pollock Pines was 6,195 (90.2%) White, 18 (0.3%) African American, 128 (1.9%) Native American, 56 (0.8%) Asian, 3 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 251 (3.7%) from other races
, and 220 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 713 persons (10.4%).
The Census reported that 6,849 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 22 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,827 households, out of which 795 (28.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,484 (52.5%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 264 (9.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 168 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 201 (7.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 25 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 733 households (25.9%) were made up of individuals and 269 (9.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42. There were 1,916 families
(67.8% of all households); the average family size was 2.88.
The population was spread out with 1,463 people (21.3%) under the age of 18, 484 people (7.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,511 people (22.0%) aged 25 to 44, 2,285 people (33.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,128 people (16.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.8 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
There were 3,391 housing units at an average density of 426.0 per square mile (164.5/km²), of which 2,119 (75.0%) were owner-occupied, and 708 (25.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.9%. 5,063 people (73.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,786 people (26.0%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 4,728 people, 1,916 households, and 1,320 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 811.5 people per square mile (313.1/km²). There were 2,206 housing units at an average density of 378.6 per square mile (146.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.51% White
, 0.02% Black
or African American
, 1.18% Native American
, 0.70% Asian
, 0.30% Pacific Islander
, 1.42% from other races
, and 2.88% from two or more races. 5.25% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,916 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,294, and the median income for a family was $46,627. Males had a median income of $40,053 versus $28,906 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $19,219. About 5.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
Pollock Pines is located in the 1st Senate
District and the 4th Assembly
District. Republican
Ted Gaines
resigned his Assembly seat after winning a special election in January 2011 to replace deceased Senator Dave Cox
. A special election will be held in March 2011 to fill the vacant assembly seat, with a runoff election in May, 2011 if needed. Federally, Pollock Pines is located in California's 4th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +11 and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock
.
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...
(CDP) in El Dorado County
El Dorado County, California
El Dorado County is a county located in the historic Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and foothills of the U.S. state of California. The 2010 population was 181,058. The El Dorado county seat is in Placerville....
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. It is part of the Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
–Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade, California
Arden-Arcade is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 92,186 at the 2010 census. It is east of the city of Sacramento and west of the community of Carmichael....
–Roseville
Roseville, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Sacramento metropolitan area
The Greater Sacramento area, or officially Sacramento–Arden Arcade–Yuba City, CA-NV Combined Statistical Area, is a combined statistical area consisting of several metropolitan statistical areas and seven counties in Northern California and one in Western Nevada. These are Sacramento, Yolo, El...
. The population was 6,871 at the 2010 census, up from 4,728 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 8 square miles (20.7 km²), over 99% of it land.
For the 2000 census, the CDP had a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km²), all of it land.
The area encompassing Pollock Pines is in a heavily timbered mountain region situated along the ridge top on the south side of the South Fork of the American River. It is approximately 15 miles east of Placerville and 60 miles east of Sacramento on Highway 50. It includes the area from the American River on the north to Jenkinson Lake and the Mormon Emmigrant Trail on the south
History
The first post office opened in 1936. The name celebrates the Pollock family, early settlers.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Pollock Pines had a population of 6,871. 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 863.2 people per square mile (333.3/km²). The racial makeup of Pollock Pines was 6,195 (90.2%) White, 18 (0.3%) African American, 128 (1.9%) Native American, 56 (0.8%) Asian, 3 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 251 (3.7%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 220 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 713 persons (10.4%).
The Census reported that 6,849 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 22 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,827 households, out of which 795 (28.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,484 (52.5%) 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, 264 (9.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 168 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 201 (7.1%) 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 25 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 733 households (25.9%) were made up of individuals and 269 (9.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42. There were 1,916 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...
(67.8% of all households); the average family size was 2.88.
The population was spread out with 1,463 people (21.3%) under the age of 18, 484 people (7.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,511 people (22.0%) aged 25 to 44, 2,285 people (33.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,128 people (16.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.8 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
There were 3,391 housing units at an average density of 426.0 per square mile (164.5/km²), of which 2,119 (75.0%) were owner-occupied, and 708 (25.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.9%. 5,063 people (73.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,786 people (26.0%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,728 people, 1,916 households, and 1,320 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 811.5 people per square mile (313.1/km²). There were 2,206 housing units at an average density of 378.6 per square mile (146.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.51% White
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...
, 0.02% Black
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...
or African American
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...
, 1.18% Native American
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...
, 0.70% Asian
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...
, 0.30% Pacific Islander
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...
, 1.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.88% from two or more races. 5.25% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
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...
of any race.
There were 1,916 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were 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, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,294, and the median income for a family was $46,627. Males had a median income of $40,053 versus $28,906 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 was $19,219. About 5.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Pollock Pines is located in the 1st Senate
California State Senate
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District and the 4th Assembly
California State Assembly
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District. Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Ted Gaines
Ted Gaines
Edward M. Gaines is a California State Senator, representing the 1st Senate district. He won a January 4, 2011, special election to replace the late Dave Cox and took office two days later...
resigned his Assembly seat after winning a special election in January 2011 to replace deceased Senator Dave Cox
Dave Cox
David E. Cox was an American politician from Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator, representing the 1st district from December 2004 until his death in July 2010, and also served as an California State Assemblyman for the six years immediately before his...
. A special election will be held in March 2011 to fill the vacant assembly seat, with a runoff election in May, 2011 if needed. Federally, Pollock Pines is located in California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. It covers the northeastern corner of California along Route 395, encompassing El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, and Modoc counties, as well as parts of Butte County...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of R +11 and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock
Tom McClintock
Thomas Miller McClintock II is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former Assemblyman and state Senator...
.
External links
- The Pollock Pines Epic - A history of the Pollock Pines area, c 1988-2008, Marilyn Parker