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Encyclopedia > Beaumont, California
Beaumont, California
Location in Riverside County and the state of California
Location in Riverside County and the state of California
Coordinates: 33°55′27″N 116°58′25″W / 33.92417, -116.97361
Country United States
State California
County Riverside
Area
 - Total 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²)
 - Land 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 2,612 ft (796 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 11,384
 - Density 418.5/sq mi (161.7/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 92223
Area code(s) 951
FIPS code 06-04758
GNIS feature ID 1660318
A postcard of an early Beaumont luxury hotel sitting within local plantlife typical of the area .
A postcard of an early Beaumont luxury hotel sitting within local plantlife typical of the area .

Beaumont is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population is 28,250 as of January 1, 2007 [1]. Beaumont was California's fastest growing city in 2006 as it grew 21.2% in that year [1] and grew 130.5% since 2000[2]. Riverside County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, stretching from Orange County to the Colorado River, which is the border with Arizona. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The U.S. state of California is divided into 58 counties. ... Riverside County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, stretching from Orange County to the Colorado River, which is the border with Arizona. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... PST is UTC-8, highlighted in red. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... Map of California area codes in blue (and border states) with 951 in red North American area code 951 is a California telephone area code which covers western Riverside County and was split off from the 909 area code in 2004. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Riverside County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, stretching from Orange County to the Colorado River, which is the border with Arizona. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

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Geography

Beaumont is located at 33°55′27″N, 116°58′25″W (33.924093, -116.973734)[3].


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²), of which, 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 11,384 people, 3,881 households, and 2,782 families residing in the city. Between 2000 and 2006, the population more than doubled to 23,304 [1]. The 2000 population density was 418.9 people per square mile (161.8/km²). There were 4,258 housing units at an average density of 156.7/sq mi (60.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.09% White, 2.91% Black or African American, 2.33% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 20.33% from other races, and 4.62% from two or more races. 36.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanic Americans (Spanish: Hispano Americano) are Americans of Hispanic ethnicity who largely identify with the Hispanic cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


Beaumont has a history of immigration, and descendants of each groups contribute to the city and the local farming industry. A mishmash of different cultural elements can be observed in downtown shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and the Highland Springs shopping center.


The city's population has many ethnic groups and ancestries: English, Irish, Scottish, German, Italian, Swiss, Polish, Greek, Mexican, Central American, Argentine, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Armenian, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and Southeast Asian.[citation needed]


There were 3,881 households, 42.6% of them with children under the age of 18; 47.3% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. Single individuals made up 22.3% of all households, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 persons and the average family size was 3.39. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. Beaumont is a renowned retirement haven, especially in recent years with new housing tracts and golf courses; many are active adult communities, like Sun Lakes Country Club, reserved for persons over the age of 55. (Note the country club actually is in Banning but most of the shopping and services for Sun Lakes are in Beaumont.) A country club is a private club that offers a variety of recreational sports facilities to its members. ...


The median income for a household in the city was $29,721, and the median income for a family was $37,403. Males had a median income of $30,829 versus $20,613 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,141. About 17.8% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. Income, generally defined, is the money that is received as a result of the normal business activities of an individual or a business. ... The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

, Santa Barbara Business College, founded in 1888, is one of the oldest colleges in California and in the country[1]. Created in 1888, SSBC was originally crated as both a business college and a normal institute, for training teachers. ...

Politics

In the state legislature Beaumont is located in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Battin, and in the 65th Assembly District, represented by Republican Paul Cook. Federally, Beaumont is located in California's 41st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9[5] and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis. Californias Capitol, where the State Legislature meets California State Assembly chamber California state Senate chamber The California Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... California State Senate chamber The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... GOP redirects here. ... Jim Battin is the California State Senator for district 37 which includes Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, East Hemet, El Cerrito, Hemet, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, California, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Villa, Lakeview, March AFB, Moreno Valley, Norco... The California State Assembly chamber California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... Paul Cook, born on July 20, 1956, is an English drummer and former member of the Sex Pistols. ... The 41st Congressional District in California represents a part of eastern San Diego County, with Redlands the primary metropolitan area. ... The Cook Partisan Voting Index indicates how much more Democratic or Republican a district performs compared to the nation as a whole. ... Charles Jeremy Jerry Lewis (born October 21, 1934), an American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1979, representing the 41st District of California. ...


History

During the early 1850s many surveying parties passed through the vicinity of present-day Beaumont in search of a pass that would connect the east to the Pacific Ocean. The San Gorgonio Pass was discovered in 1853 by a surveying expedition under Lieutenant R.S. Williamson, who was sent by the United States government. Its discovery enthralled many who now saw connecting to the ocean a feasible measure and led to plans for connecting a railway from the Missouri River to the Pacific. By the early 1860s the Union Pacific Railroad had laid tracks through the modern-day location of Beaumont. At the summit of the pass, a site was founded and named Edgar Station after a physician from one of the original expedition parties. Edgar Station served as a rest stop for railway travellers from the Mojave Desert on their way to the Los Angeles vicinity. Soon Edgar Station changed its name to San Gorgonio, named by a real estate development company, and it gradually attracted permanent residents. The San Gorgonio Pass (elevation 2600 feet) cuts between the San Bernardino Mountains on the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the United States. ... Union Pacific redirects here. ... For other uses, see Doctor. ... For the indigenous American tribe, see Mohave. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...


The sleepy town of San Gorgonio became recognized as an incorporated California city on November 18, 1912 and adopted its current name of Beaumont (French for "beautiful mountain"). As of 1927 the town boasted a small population of 857 with five churches, a public library, a bank, a high school, two local newspapers, several lumber yards, commercial packing houses, and a dehydrating plant. The city was dubbed "the land of the big red apple" by local residents in its early years, being one of Riverside County's largest apple growers. Apple plantation in and around the town expanded a $200,000 industry by 1930. Beaumont saw a rise in visitors and residents as the little-known nearby city of Palm Springs to the east grew to become a highly popular resort spot in the 1930s and beyond; thus Beaumont followed suit and attempted to capitalize on the tourism by establishing guest ranches. According to an early 1930s/1940s postcard, the Highland Springs Guest Ranch of Beaumont offered its patrons horseback riding, tennis, archery, horseshoes, swimming, shuffle-board, ping pong, baseball, ballroom dancing, massage, basketball, as well as a place to spend the night. This article is about the U.S. state. ... is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For the architectural structure, see Church (building). ... Librarians and patrons in a typical larger urban public library. ... For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... This article is about the fruit. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. ... Dude Ranch is a Blink-182 album that was released on June 17, 1997 by Cargo Music/MCA. This was Blink-182s second album, containing songs such as Dammit and Josie that helped the group gain popularity. ... The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the [[. In East Asia, the rise of militarism occurred. ... The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949. ... horse, see Horse (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ... For the 1923 film starring Oliver Hardy, see Horseshoes (film). ... Swimmer redirects here. ... Shuffleboard is a game where players push a small disk in a narrow elongated play area with the purpose of positioning it within a marked area. ... Regional competition level table tennis, showing table, net, and player getting ready to return the ball with a winning backhand topspin stroke. ... This article is about the sport. ... Ballroom dance is a style of partner dance which originated in the western world and is now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. ... Massage in Frankfurt, Germany. ... This article is about the sport. ...


During the Cold War, a Lockheed rocket test site was established just to the south, outside of the town, until it was sold in January of 2004. The site's use of toxic chemicals has contaminated the water of local streams, hurting efforts to establish a wildlife preserve of nearby scenic canyons. With the housing boom in the early decade, the urban sprawl reached the last remaining valleys of the Inland Empire. With Beaumont's close proximity to Los Angeles, various Southern California residents flocked to the San Gorgonio Pass region for its low housing cost, causing a 20% jump in the city's population, making it the fastest growing city in the State[2]. This has concerned many local residents, who cite increasing student population in schools, rising demand on the water supply and increasing traffic in and out of the city on Interstate 10 in both directions. A recent 2008 study by the Public Policy Institute of California noted that Beaumont and its surrounding communities in the San Jacinto Valley have registered the highest population growth throughout the sprawling Riverside County and the region is projected to increase by 4.5% a year to 310,000 by 2015 [6]. The 1995 movie "How to Make an American Quilt" filmed many of its driving scenes through Beaumont. Local wildlife in the surrounding vicinity include quails, coyotes, and foxes. Today the town is home to many antique store establishments dating back several decades, including the Nettie and Alice Museum of Hobbies and the modern-day Beaumont Antique Mall. New big box stores have recently opened up in town, including a Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Home Depot Home Improvement Center, Applebee's, and a Panda Express. For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... The Lockheed SR-71 was remarkably advanced for its time and remains unsurpassed in many areas of performance. ... The Lachine Canal, in Montreal, is badly polluted Pollution is the release of harmful environmental contaminants, or the substances so released. ... A nature reserve is an area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. ... Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over rural land at the fringe of an urban area. ... The Inland Empire and its regions within The Inland Empire refers to the region in Southern California located in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in the United States. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Interstate 10, the major east-west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States, runs east from Santa Monica, California, on the Pacific Ocean, through Los Angeles and San Bernardino to the border with Arizona. ... Public Policy Institute of California is an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit research institution. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as part of... How to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 movie which was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Winona Ryder. ... This article is about the bird. ... For other uses, see Coyote (disambiguation). ... This article is about the animal. ... A big box is a box that is big. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. ... Applebee’s International, Inc. ... Exterior view of a Panda Express restaurant. ...


The California Highway Patrol has a regional office on the Beaumont side of Highland Springs Avenue (its jurisdiction goes from Calimesa to the west to Desert Hot Springs to the east, as well as Hemet and San Jacinto to the south}. Beaumont has its own police department and contracts for fire services with the Riverside County Fire Department through a cooperative agreement with Cal Fire. Beaumont is also the childhood home of current NASA Astronaut and STS-118 crew member Tracy E. Caldwell [7]. // The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is a state agency that acts as the state police force of California. ... Calimesa is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Desert Hot Springs is a city located in Riverside County, California. ... Hemet is a city located in Riverside County, California. ... San Jacinto may refer to: San Jacinto, California Battle of San Jacinto San Jacinto Mountains This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) is the State of Californias agency responsible for the administration of the states private and public forests. ... For other uses, see NASA (disambiguation). ... STS-118 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. ... Tracy E. Caldwell (Ph. ...


External links

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References

  1. ^ a b E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percent Change — January 1, 2006 and 2007. California Department of Finance. Retrieved on 2008-04-10
  2. ^ a b Woolseey, Matt. "America's Fastest-Growing Suburbs", Forbes.com, 2007-07-16. Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
  6. ^ Kelly, David. "Inland Empire's growth to continue", Los Angeles Times, 2008-04-10. Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 
  7. ^ DeCarlo, Paul. "Beaumont High graduate gears up for shuttle flight", The Press-Enterprise, 2006-08-10. Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 

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