NationMaster - Encyclopedia: San Marcos, California

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. Outside the San Diego region, it is best known as the home ofchristine California State University, San Marcos. North San Diego County (locally referred to as North County) refers to the northern portion of San Diego County, a suburban and rural area far from the urban center of San Diego. ... 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. ... California State University, San Marcos (also known as CSUSM or Cal State San Marcos) opened in 1990 as the 20th campus of the California State University system, the first new campus in nearly 30 years. ...

History

San Marcos is a community located in San Diego's north county with many strong businesses, churches, non-profit organizations, public schools and a social life. Once a mostly Latino (a well-rooted Mexican American) town until the 1960's, San Marcos became a diverse affluent suburban community home to professionals who work in the city of San Diego. Many residents work locally because more industrial and commercial businesses have appeared in San Marcos in the past decade. The ethnonym Mexican-American describes United States citizens of Mexican ancestry (14 million in 2003) and Mexican citizens who reside in the US (10 million in 2003). ...

The efforts in the late 1980s to 'land' the Cal State University campus (originally proposed as a North San Diego County satellite campus for San Diego State University) followed an area master-planning effort involving properties under contract for ownership to be developed as the Rancho Coronado project. The properties involved much of the area south of California State Route 78, and north of the Coronado Hills area, that had recently annexed into the City, and were proposed to be developed with a mix of residential and commercial uses. This came at the same time as City staff were participating in early inter-agency discussions regarding conversion of the existing Santa Fe Railroad line to commuter light rail service, leading to discussions of an overlap of interest in providing direct light rail service to the college campus grounds. The area master plan: "The Heart of the City" [also humorously referred to, given the inclusion of the former Prohoroff Chicken Farms site, as "The Gizzard of the City"], also included other planned transportation improvements to support the redevelopment of the City core area and a long-planned on-again/off-again construction of the [now-current] City Hall campus north of Highway 78. San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. ... JUNCTION POSTMILE I-5 SD 0. ...

In 1989, Cal State University San Marcos opened. This University has brought in an influx of young students, as well as academics of every race, religion, ethnicity, and creed. Cal State San Marcos is a rapidly growing, modern campus of new buildings, the latest computer technology, cutting-edge science labs, and has created a sense of excitement about the future of San Marcos.

Geography

San Marcos is located at 33°8′31″N, 117°10′13″W (33.142077, -117.170233)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 61.7 km² (23.8 mi²). 61.5 km² (23.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.29%) 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 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. ...

Colleges and universities

San Marcos is home to California State University, San Marcos (Cal State San Marcos), as well Palomar College and Coleman College. California State University, San Marcos (also known as CSUSM or Cal State San Marcos) opened in 1990 as the 20th campus of the California State University system, the first new campus in nearly 30 years. ... Palomar College is a community college with one campus and eight satellite centers in San Diego County, California. ...

Government

San Marcos is governed by a mayor-council system. The city council consists of a mayor and four City Council Members. They are elected at large to four-year terms. The current mayor is Jim Desmond. Current City Council Members are Rebecca Jones, Hal Martin, Chris Orlando and Mike Preston. The current City Manager is Paul Malone.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 54,977 people, 18,111 households, and 13,221 families residing in the city. The population density was 893.4/km² (2,314.3/mi²). There were 18,862 housing units at an average density of 306.5/km² (794.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.39% White, 2.00% African American, 0.82% Native American, 4.67% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 20.39% from other races, and 4.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.87% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 18,111 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.46. â€œMatrimonyâ€ redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,908, and the median income for a family was $51,292. Males had a median income of $36,297 versus $27,015 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,657. About 7.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 7.9% 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. ...

San Marcos has a diversity of races and ethnic groups common in suburban communities (not ranked, but for example): Irish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish, Russian, Armenian, Iranian, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Mexican, Salvadorian, Argentine, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Hawaiian and Samoan.^{[citation needed]}

Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of San Marcos in 2005 was $63,558 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $51,611. 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. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 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). ...

Attractions

San Marcos is known for having some of the best restaurants in North County. Old California Restaurant Row features a large concentration of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. All of the following are available: steaks, fish, burgers, health food, and a variety of ethnic cuisine (reflects the local diversity of Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander groups). San Marcos also features a variety of English pubs in proximity to "Restaurant Row".

San Marcos features several golf courses, notably Lake San Marcos itself a recreational venue. San Marcos borders Carlsbad, which offers an array of golfing and tennis. Other golf courses in the area include the Aviara and La Costa resort golf courses. Greg Norman on the 18th tee at St Andrews. ... A tennis net Tennis is a game played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Players use a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponents court. ... Aviara The faux-gated community of Aviara is an exclusive resort community nestled in the hills of South Carlsbad, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Batiquitos Lagoon. ... Location Location of Carlsbad within San Diego County, California. ...

People interested in technology often visit San Marcos due to the large Frys Electronics, which features an Atlantis theme. Recently, the growth of Cal State San Marcos has led to great opportunities for youth, such as the high-tech sector are increasingly setting up workshop in the city's robust economy. Frys Electronics is a large software, consumer electronics and computer superstore chain headquartered in Silicon Valley. ... Atlantis (Greek: , Island of Atlas) is the name of an island first mentioned and described by the classical Greek philosopher Plato in the dialogues Timaeus and Critias. ...

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San Diego County, California

Cities
Population over 100,000:    San Diego (County seat) • Chula Vista • Oceanside • Escondido
Population 50,000 – 100,000:    Carlsbad • El Cajon • Encinitas • La Mesa • National City • San Marcos • Santee • Vista
Population under 50,000:    Coronado • Del Mar • Imperial Beach • Lemon Grove • Poway • Solana Beach

Census-designated places
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

Other unincorporated communities
4S Ranch • Boulevard • Campo • Descanso • Dulzura • Jacumba • Jesmond Dene • Lincoln Acres • Ocotillo Wells • Pala • Santa Ysabel

Colleges and Universities
Colleges & Universities:   California State University, San Marcos • Point Loma Nazarene University • National University • Alliant International University • San Diego State University • University of California, San Diego • University of San Diego
Two-Year and Community Colleges:   MiraCosta College • Palomar College • San Diego City College • San Diego Mesa College • San Diego Miramar College • Grossmont College • Cuyamaca College • Southwestern College

State Parks
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park • San Onofre State Park • Torrey Pines State Park Wikitravel is a project to create an open content, complete, up-to-date, and reliable world-wide travel guide. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... 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. ... Nickname: Americas Finest City 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... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location of Chula Vista within San Diego County, California. ... Website: http://www. ... 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. ... Location of Carlsbad within San Diego County, California. ... El Cajon (pronounced el ka-HONE) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California. ... La Mesa is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... National City is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Santee is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... Vista is a city located in northern 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. ... View of the Pacific Ocean from Imperial Beach Imperial Beach is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. ... Lemon Grove is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... 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 Elevation 157 m (515 ft) Population (2005)[1] - City 48,476 Time zone PST (UTC-8) - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7) Website: http://www. ... Solana Beach is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... 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 a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... Jamul is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... 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 a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... 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 located in San Diego County, California. ... 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 a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. ... 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. ... 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 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. ... Santa Ysabel is a town in California, in the east half of San Diego County. ... California State University, San Marcos (also known as CSUSM or Cal State San Marcos) opened in 1990 as the 20th campus of the California State University system, the first new campus in nearly 30 years. ... Point Loma Nazarene University is a liberal arts university located in San Diego, California on the Point Loma oceanfront. ... A national university is a university created or run by a national government. ... Alliant International University is an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education formed in July 2001 as a result of a merger between California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and United States International University (USIU), formerly known as California Western University. ... San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. ... The University of California, San Diego (popularly known as UCSD, or sometimes UC San Diego) is a public, coeducational university located in La Jolla, California. ... The University of San Diego, frequently referred to as USD, is a Catholic university in San Diego, California. ... MiraCosta College is a community college located in the northern coastal region of San Diego County, California. ... Palomar College is a community college with one campus and eight satellite centers in San Diego County, California. ... San Diego City College (known more informally as City College) is a public, two-year community college located in San Diego, California. ... San Diego Mesa College (known more informally as Mesa College or Mesa) is a public, two-year community college located in San Diego, California. ... San Diego Miramar College is two-year community college located in San Diego, CA, USA. Address 10440 Black Mtn Road San Diego, CA 92126 Phone and Website Tel# 858-536-7800 http://www. ... Grossmont College is a community college located in El Cajon, California (county of San Diego). ... Cuyamaca College is a community college in El Cajon, California. ... Southwestern College is a community college located in Chula Vista, California. ... Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. ... San Onofre State Park, is located in San Diego County, California, USA. Gov. ... Torrey Pines State Park is a coastal state park located in the San Diego, California community of La Jolla, California. ...

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