Strathmore, California
Encyclopedia
Strathmore is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Tulare County
, California
, United States
. The population was 2,819 at the 2010 census, up from 2,584 at the 2000 census.
. They grew wheat and barley and raised cattle. They hauled their goods to Tulare for Shipment.
In 1884 Barbara Roth, John and Peters' sister, moved to Strathmore from Pennsylvania In 1884, there were only 4 houses in the area. Of the 4, only 3 owners can be identified (George Roth, Henry Roth, and a family named the Van Emmons. The owner of the fourth house can only be identified as "The White Pants Dutchman"). Barbara Roth married Owen L. Flynns in 1889; she lived to be 103 and was the source of much of Strathmore Historical information.
In 1888 The Southern Pacific finally built a depot in the area and dubbed it "Roth's Spur". The name changed again, in 1892, to Santos. The first post office was established in 1896 and was given the name Roth.
In 1897, the first orange grove was planted in Strathmore by Owen l. Flynns, beginning one of Strathmore’s great exports.
In 1900, The Strathmore Land Co., a subsidiary of Balfour-Guthrie Co. of Fresno
bought out the Roth holdings. This England based import-export firm had many investments in America. Hector Burness was their Great Agents. Mrs. Mary Burness suggested the name of Strathmore because she thought the area looked like her home in Strathmore Valley, Scotland.
In 1901, the town was renamed Balfour. Then in 1903, Strathmore became its official name. However, Strathmore was too long of a name so the Southern Pacific renamed Strathmore Filo in 1906. The citizen of Strathmore-Filo became upset because Filo sounded like a name a person would give to a dog. Led by Hector Burness, the towns people fought to restore the name of Strathmore for good, they were successful.
In 1909, the Balfour-Guthrie Co. laid out the township of Strathmore and divided their property into 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) plots. In 1909 Owen Flynn built the first house in the township and set up a new real estate firm called Flynn-Roth.
In 1910, a significant Strathmore landmark was built. A two story brick building, still seen today, was built by the Balfour-Guthrie Co. and was purchased by the Keeley Brothers and Warden Burdick. The lower half of the brick building was split into 2 stores, a grocery store and a hardware store. The top story was used as a gathering hall.
In 1910, Strathmore Chamber of Commerce was established, but was later suspended in 1972.
The rival of Strathmore High School is Lindsay High School.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.92% is water.
was 1,986.0 people per square mile (766.8/km²). The racial makeup of Strathmore was 1,490 (52.9%) White, 12 (0.4%) African American, 41 (1.5%) Native American, 7 (0.2%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1,162 (41.2%) from other races
, and 106 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,238 persons (79.4%).
The Census reported that 2,819 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 705 households, out of which 422 (59.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 411 (58.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 130 (18.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 54 (7.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 51 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 4 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 93 households (13.2%) were made up of individuals and 40 (5.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.00. There were 595 families
(84.4% of all households); the average family size was 4.35.
The population was spread out with 1,051 people (37.3%) under the age of 18, 340 people (12.1%) aged 18 to 24, 696 people (24.7%) aged 25 to 44, 531 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 201 people (7.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.5 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.
There were 751 housing units at an average density of 529.1 per square mile (204.3/km²), of which 366 (51.9%) were owner-occupied, and 339 (48.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.4%. 1,475 people (52.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,344 people (47.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 2,584 people, 678 households, and 551 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,838.5 people per square mile (707.6/km²). There were 743 housing units at an average density of 528.6 per square mile (203.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.47% White, 0.23% African American, 1.08% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 47.64% from other races
, and 4.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 68.54% of the population.
There were 678 households out of which 51.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples
living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.81 and the average family size was 4.25.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 38.5% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,156, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $19,542 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $8,128. About 24.2% of families and 30.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.3% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.
Strathmore is located in the 18th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Roy Ashburn
, and in the 34th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Bill Maze
. Federally, Strathmore is located in California's 21st congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +13 and is represented by Republican
Devin Nunes
.
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 Tulare County
Tulare County, California
Tulare County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Fresno. Sequoia National Park is located in the county, as are part of Kings Canyon National Park, in its northeast corner , and part of Mount Whitney, on its eastern border...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,819 at the 2010 census, up from 2,584 at the 2000 census.
History
The small township of Strathmore was founded in 1878 by John and Peter Roth. They came to Tulare County from Western PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. They grew wheat and barley and raised cattle. They hauled their goods to Tulare for Shipment.
In 1884 Barbara Roth, John and Peters' sister, moved to Strathmore from Pennsylvania In 1884, there were only 4 houses in the area. Of the 4, only 3 owners can be identified (George Roth, Henry Roth, and a family named the Van Emmons. The owner of the fourth house can only be identified as "The White Pants Dutchman"). Barbara Roth married Owen L. Flynns in 1889; she lived to be 103 and was the source of much of Strathmore Historical information.
In 1888 The Southern Pacific finally built a depot in the area and dubbed it "Roth's Spur". The name changed again, in 1892, to Santos. The first post office was established in 1896 and was given the name Roth.
In 1897, the first orange grove was planted in Strathmore by Owen l. Flynns, beginning one of Strathmore’s great exports.
In 1900, The Strathmore Land Co., a subsidiary of Balfour-Guthrie Co. of Fresno
Fresno
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bought out the Roth holdings. This England based import-export firm had many investments in America. Hector Burness was their Great Agents. Mrs. Mary Burness suggested the name of Strathmore because she thought the area looked like her home in Strathmore Valley, Scotland.
In 1901, the town was renamed Balfour. Then in 1903, Strathmore became its official name. However, Strathmore was too long of a name so the Southern Pacific renamed Strathmore Filo in 1906. The citizen of Strathmore-Filo became upset because Filo sounded like a name a person would give to a dog. Led by Hector Burness, the towns people fought to restore the name of Strathmore for good, they were successful.
In 1909, the Balfour-Guthrie Co. laid out the township of Strathmore and divided their property into 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) plots. In 1909 Owen Flynn built the first house in the township and set up a new real estate firm called Flynn-Roth.
In 1910, a significant Strathmore landmark was built. A two story brick building, still seen today, was built by the Balfour-Guthrie Co. and was purchased by the Keeley Brothers and Warden Burdick. The lower half of the brick building was split into 2 stores, a grocery store and a hardware store. The top story was used as a gathering hall.
In 1910, Strathmore Chamber of Commerce was established, but was later suspended in 1972.
The rival of Strathmore High School is Lindsay High School.
Geography
Strathmore is located at 36°8′42"N 119°3′34"W (36.144891, -119.059506).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.92% is water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Strathmore had a population of 2,819. 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 1,986.0 people per square mile (766.8/km²). The racial makeup of Strathmore was 1,490 (52.9%) White, 12 (0.4%) African American, 41 (1.5%) Native American, 7 (0.2%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1,162 (41.2%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 106 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,238 persons (79.4%).
The Census reported that 2,819 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 705 households, out of which 422 (59.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 411 (58.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 130 (18.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 54 (7.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 51 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 4 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 93 households (13.2%) were made up of individuals and 40 (5.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.00. There were 595 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...
(84.4% of all households); the average family size was 4.35.
The population was spread out with 1,051 people (37.3%) under the age of 18, 340 people (12.1%) aged 18 to 24, 696 people (24.7%) aged 25 to 44, 531 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 201 people (7.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.5 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.
There were 751 housing units at an average density of 529.1 per square mile (204.3/km²), of which 366 (51.9%) were owner-occupied, and 339 (48.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.4%. 1,475 people (52.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,344 people (47.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,584 people, 678 households, and 551 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...
was 1,838.5 people per square mile (707.6/km²). There were 743 housing units at an average density of 528.6 per square mile (203.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.47% White, 0.23% African American, 1.08% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 47.64% 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 4.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 68.54% of the population.
There were 678 households out of which 51.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% 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, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.81 and the average family size was 4.25.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 38.5% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,156, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $19,542 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 $8,128. About 24.2% of families and 30.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.3% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Strathmore is located in the 18th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Roy Ashburn
Roy Ashburn
Roy Arthur Ashburn is an American politician from Kern County, California. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator from 2002 to 2010 representing the 18th district. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 32nd district and 12 years on the...
, and in the 34th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Bill Maze
Bill Maze
Bill Maze is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Maze is the president of Citizens for Saving California Farming Industries, a non-profit dedicated to dividing California into two states....
. Federally, Strathmore is located in California's 21st congressional district
California's 21st congressional district
California's 21st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that covers all of Tulare County and the eastern half of Fresno County.The district is currently represented by Republican Devin Nunes.-Demographics:...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +13 and is represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Devin Nunes
Devin Nunes
Devin Nunes is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district, located in the San Joaquin Valley, includes all of Tulare County, as well as much of eastern Fresno County. He is also the author of the book Restoring the Republic, published by...
.