NationMaster - Encyclopedia: El Cajon, California

El Cajon (IPA pronunciation in English: [ɛl kə'hoʊn]; Spanish: [el ka'xon]) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 94,869 at the 2000 census. El Cajon is Spanish for "the drawer", relating to it being a parcel of land granted out of the vast Mission San Diego de Alcala tract and used for farming by Spanish missionaries.^[1] Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the â€œInternational Phonetic Alphabetâ€. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U.S. state of California, along its border with Mexico. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ...

Geography

El Cajon is located at 32°47′54″N, 116°57′36″W (32.798300, -116.960055)^GR1. I love spidey.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.7 km² (14.6 mi²), all land. 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 metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 94,869 people, 34,199 households, and 23,152 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,514.0/km² (6,510.6/mi²). There were 35,190 housing units at an average density of 932.5/km² (2,415.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.00% White, 5.37% African American, 0.99% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 10.49% from other races, and 5.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.47% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 34,199 households out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.21. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,566, and the median income for a family was $40,045. Males had a median income of $32,498 versus $25,320 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,698. About 13.5% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...

Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of El Cajon in 2005 was $47,885 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $38,884. The San Diego Association of Governments (abbreviated SANDAG) is an association of local San Diego governments. ... The median household income is commonly used to provide data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

Schools

High schools

Chaparral High School is the main continuation high school located in El Cajon, California for the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... El Cajon (el ka-HONE) Valley High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in El Cajon, California, an inland valley community approximately 17 miles east of San Diego. ... Granite Hills High School is public, comprehensive high school located in El Cajon, California and serves students in grades nine through twelve. ... Valhalla High School is a California Distinguished school located in Rancho San Diego, a neighborhood in El Cajon, CA. It is the home to about 2,000 students, which are 73% Caucasian, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African Descent, and 9% Middle Eastern of which the majority are Chaldean. ... Steele Canyon High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in the San Diego East County community of Spring Valley, California. ...

Colleges

San Diego Christian College (SDCC) (formerly called Christian Heritage College) is located in El Cajon, California. ...

Places of interest

Companies

Airports

Gillespie Field is a public airport in El Cajon, CA. This article is a stub. ...

Famous Residents

Brian Stephen Giles (born January 21, 1971, in El Cajon, California) is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the San Diego Padres (2003â€“present). ... Marcus William Giles (born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California) is a US Major League Baseball player. ... Bret Boone at bat against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2005. ... Katie Wilkins (born 10 May 1982, Lakeside, California) is a professional volleyball player. ... Lester Bangs during an interview Leslie Conway Bangs (December 14, 1948 â€“ April 30, 1982) was an American music journalist, author and musician. ... William P Bengen is a certified financial planner, who published what has come to be referred to as The Four Percent Drawdown rule for withdrawal rates from retirement savings (also referred to, idiomatically, as tapping into the Nest Egg). Bengen conducted a number of empirical simulations of historical market behavior... The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and certification marks are financial planning credentials awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Barry William Zito (born May 13th, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a starting pitcher currently playing for the San Francisco Giants. ... Brandon Whitt from El Cajon, CA drives the 38 McMillin Homes / Cure Autism Now Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. ... James Kenneth Johnson (born September 17, 1975, El Cajon, California) is a current NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car driver who drives the #48 Lowes Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Chevrolet Impala SS owned by his teammate Jeff Gordon and operated by Rick Hendricks Hendrick Motorsports. ...

External links

References

	v • d • e Municipalities and Communities of San Diego County, California County Seat: San Diego
Incorporated places	Carlsbad • Chula Vista • Coronado • Del Mar • El Cajon • Encinitas • Escondido • Imperial Beach • La Mesa • Lemon Grove • National City • Oceanside • Poway • San Diego • San Marcos • Santee • Solana Beach • Vista Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 552 pixelsFull resolution (891 Ã— 615 pixel, file size: 2 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): San Diego, California University of California... San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U.S. state of California, along its border with Mexico. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government - Mayor Jerry Sanders - City Attorney Michael Aguirre - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer... An incorporated place, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is a type of governmental unit incorporated under state law as a city, town (except the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin), borough (except in Alaska and New York), or village and having legally prescribed limits, powers, and... Location of Carlsbad within San Diego County, California. ... Location of Chula Vista within San Diego County, California. ... Flag of Coronado Coronado is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Del Mar is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California. ... For the album by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton, see The Road to Escondido Escondido is a city located in northern San Diego County, California just north of San Diego, California, USA. The name means hidden in Spanish-- it occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. ... View of the Pacific Ocean from Imperial Beach Imperial Beach is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... La Mesa is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Lemon Grove is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... National City is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Oceanside is the third largest city in San Diego County, California. ... Motto: The City in the Country Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County San Diego Incorporated December 1, 1980 Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Mickey Cafagna - City Manager Rod Gould - Public Works Utilities Manager Tom Howard Area - City 39. ... Nickname: Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government - Mayor Jerry Sanders - City Attorney Michael Aguirre - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer... San Marcos is a city located in the northern portion of San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,977. ... Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Incorporated December 1, 1980 Area [1] - City 16. ... Solana Beach is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... Location of Vista within San Diego County, California. ...
CDPs	Alpine • Bonita • Bonsall • Borrego Springs • Bostonia • Camp Pendleton North • Camp Pendleton South • Casa de Oro-Mount Helix • Crest • Fairbanks Ranch • Fallbrook • Granite Hills • Harbison Canyon • Hidden Meadows • Jamul • Julian • La Presa • Lake San Marcos • Lakeside • Pine Valley • Rainbow • Ramona • Rancho San Diego • Rancho Santa Fe • San Diego Country Estates • Spring Valley • Valley Center • Winter Gardens A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Alpine is an unincorporated town located in San Diego County, California. ... View east from Bonita Downs toward Mount Miguel. ... Bonsall is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Borrego Springs is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Bostonia is a neighborhood in northeast El Cajon, San Diego County, California, United States. ... Camp Pendleton North is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Camp Pendleton South is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Crest is an unincorporated community located in San Diego County, California. ... Fairbanks Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Fallbrook is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern San Diego County, California. ... Granite Hills is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Harbison Canyon is an unincorporated community located in San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the census-designated place had a total population of 3,645. ... Hidden Meadows is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Jamul is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Julian community limit Julian is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, in the United States. ... La Presa is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Lake San Marcos is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,138. ... Lakeside is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Pine Valley is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Rainbow is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Ramona is an unincorporated town located in San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the census-designated place had a total population of 15,691. ... Rancho San Diego is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Rancho Santa Fe is an unincorporated census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States. ... San Diego Country Estates is a census-designated place and town in San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,262. ... Spring Valley is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Valley Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Winter Gardens is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ...
Unincorporated communities	4S Ranch • Boulevard • Campo • Descanso • Dulzura • Jacumba • Jesmond Dene • Lincoln Acres • Mount Laguna • Ocotillo Wells • Pala • Tecate • Santa Ysabel In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... 4S Ranch is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Boulevard is a town in San Diego County, California. ... Campo is a town located in San Diego County, California with a population of 3,251. ... Descanso is a small unincorporated town east of San Diego, California of about 2,000 residents. ... Dulzura, California is located 25 miles ESE of San Diego, about 10 miles north of the Mexican border. ... Jacumba (pronounced ha-COOM-ba) is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Jesmond Dene is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California. ... Lincoln Acres is an unincorporated area of San Diego County. ... Located at 6,000 feet above sea level, Mount Laguna is a small unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Located in San Diego County, the community of Ocotillo Wells lies along State Route 78 (SR78) three miles west of the Imperial County line. ... Pala is a town in San Diego County, California near Fallbrook. ... Tecate, California is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California directly adjacent to Tecate, Mexico. ... Santa Ysabel is a town in California, in the east half of San Diego County. ...

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