Jamul, California
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| Jamul, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| - CDP | 16.7 sq mi (43.1 km²) |
| - Land | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - CDP | 5,920 |
| - Density | 354.5/sq mi (137.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 91935 |
| Area code(s) | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-37120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652730 |
Jamul is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States. The Jamul census-designated place (CDP) had a population of 5,920 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at (32.726557, -116.882336)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Jamul census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 43.1 km² (16.6 mi²). 42.6 km² (16.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.08%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,920 people, 1,762 households, and 1,541 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 138.9/km² (359.9/mi²). There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of 42.0/km² (108.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.37% White, 2.13% African American, 0.39% Native American, 3.07% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 3.63% from other races, and 4.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.77% of the population.
There were 1,762 households out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.48.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $87,309, and the median income for a family was $89,550. Males had a median income of $60,808 versus $40,568 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,450. About 5.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Casino Controversy
In 1999, the Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on six acres of sovereign land in the Jamul area designated the "Jamul Indian Village," announced their intent to develop a new hotel and casino. The original plan, which required the US government to annex 81 acres of surrounding land to complete the project, met with strong opposition from local residents. After the annexation effort was denied, the casino plan was revised to fit the six-acre reservation grounds. Despite continuing opposition from townspeople, a ceremonial groundbreaking took place on 10 December 2005.
The $200 million project is financed by Lakes Entertainment of Minnesota and a small child who is known as "the super bohemian school boy". The casino appears to be in line with the State of California gambling compact. Proponents emphasize increased revenue for the state and the tribe, as well as 2000 new jobs for all members of the community, while opponents fear strain on its police and fire services, a major impact on the local water supply, and the fact that a 15-story building will permanently change the town's character. The chief concern is the increased traffic on the main road through the town, Highway 94. The proposed casino location is such that all the traffic to and from would likely pass through the middle of the town.
On Sept 13, 2006, casino organizers held a meeting with the townspeople on site to address their concerns. The casino plan was further clarified, with an artist's conception of the proposed six story casino and 12-story hotel complex on display. A court reporter was on hand to receive comments for or against the proposal, and of the 40 who did so, three were in favor. Most of the negative comments were in regard to increased traffic on Highway 94, which narrows to a two-lane road at the proposed site of casino.
On Mar. 10, 2007, the tribe forcibly evicted three residents who had been living on the Indian Village land but who opposed the casino- Karen Toggery and her son and Walter Rosales. The evictors used hired security guards wearing coats emblazoned "Jamul Tribal Police" to perform the evictions. These "police" also attacked, with pepper spray and metal batons, Jamul residents helping Karen and Walter move their belongings. The attacks caused injuries requiring paramedic care. Tribal chairman Leon Acebedo signed an agreement witnessed by local Board of Supervisors member Dianne Jacob that stipulated that the homes of the evicted would not be destroyed for at least seven days. However, the tribe demolished the homes two days later. In addition, they released a statement that they no longer wished to co-opoerate with the state and were planning a casino with Class II games only- which do not include slot machines- as casinos with only Class II games are not governed by compacts with the State of California.
[edit] External links
- Jamulians Against the Casino
- Jamul Indian Village
- "Jamul Homeowners Evicted To Make Way For Casino" 10News.com, CA - Mar 11, 2007
- "Jamul Homes Flattened to Clear Casino's Path" Voice of San Diego, CA - Mar 12, 2007
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