Atwater, California

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Atwater, California
Water tower located within the city
Water tower located within the city
Motto: Community Pride, City Wide
Location in California
Location in California
Coordinates: 37°21′15″N 120°36′11″W / 37.35417, -120.60306
Country United States
State California
County Merced
Founded September 1, 1942
Government
 - Mayor Joan Faul
Area
 - Total 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
 - Land 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)  0.18%
Elevation 151 ft (46 m)
Population (2006)
 - Total 27,972
 - Density 4,277.4/sq mi (1,652.6/km²)
Time zone Pacific (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) Pacific (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 95301, 95342
Area code(s) 209
FIPS code 06-03162
GNIS feature ID 0277600
Website: www.atwater.org

Atwater is a city in Merced County, California, United States. The population as of August 19, 2006 is 27,972[1].

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[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²). 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²) of it is land and 0.18% water.

The city includes Castle Air Museum and Bloss Hospital, but does not include Castle Air Force Base proper.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 23,113 people, 7,247 households, and 5,667 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,277.4 people per square mile (1,652.6/km²). There were 8,114 housing units at an average density of 1,501.6/sq mi (580.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.34% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 1.27% Native American, 5.43% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 24.48% from other races, and 6.14% from two or more races. 41.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,247 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in Atwater is $37,344, and the median income for a family was $39,789. Males had a median income of $32,983 versus $22,450 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,162. About 15.3% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Atwater is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani. Federally, Atwater is located in California's 18th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +3[2] and is represented by Democrat Dennis Cardoza.

[edit] Education

School Grades Enrollment Type
Aileen Colburn Elementary School K-6 434 Public
Ariel Dear Academy 2-12 3 Private
Atwater Community Day 6-8 8 Public
Atwater High School 9-12 1833 Public
Bellevue Elementary School K-6 709 Public
Buhach Colony High School 9-12 1768 Public
Elmer Wood Elementary School K-6 556 Public
Fruitland Christian Preschool PK-K 73 Private
Landmark Christian School 1-12 36 Private
Merced Scholars Charter School 9-12 62 Charter
Mitchell Elementary School K-6 562 Public
Mitchell Intermediate School 7-8 852 Public
Peggy Heller Elementary School K-8 545 Public
Shaffer Elementary School K-6 556 Public
St. Anthony School PK-8 132 Private
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School K-6 470 Public

[edit] Newspapers

Atwater currently does not have a daily newspaper, although most of its residents use the daily paper, the Merced Sun-Star, which is published in nearby Merced. Atwater has two weekly newspapers called The Atwater Signal and The Atwater Times. The Atwater Signal was first published in 1911.

[edit] Religion

Church Name Denomination
Atwater Baptist Church Baptist
Bethany Church Church of God
Centro Calvario Assembly Church Assembly of God
Church of Christ at Sierra Vista & Drakely Church of Christ
Church of the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene
Evergreen Christian Center Christian
First Baptist Church of Atwater Baptist
First Church of God of Anderson Indiana Church of God
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Lutheran (LCMS)
Landmark Tabernacle Pentecostal
Liberty Fellowship Assembly of God
Mount Olive Baptist Church Baptist
New Life Community Church Community Church
Shiloh Baptist Church Baptist
St. Anthony's Church Catholic
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Episcopal
United Methodist Church-Atwater Methodist
Victory Baptist Church Baptist

[edit] Notable residents

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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Municipalities and communities of
Merced County, California
County seat: Merced
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Merced County map
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