Marina, California

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Marina, California
Location in Monterey County and the state of California
Location in Monterey County and the state of California
Coordinates: 36°40′41″N 121°47′50″W / 36.67806, -121.79722
Country United States
State California
County Monterey
Area
 - Total 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
 - Land 8.7 sq mi (22.7 km²)
 - Water 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Elevation 43 ft (13 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 25,101
 - Density 2,614.7/sq mi (1,008.1/km²)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 93933
Area code(s) 831
FIPS code 06-45778
GNIS feature ID 1659061

Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. The population was 25,101 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Marina is located at 36°40′41″N, 121°47′50″W (36.678155, -121.797246)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²), of which, 8.8 square miles (22.7 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²) of it (8.85%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

Residential neighborhood
Residential neighborhood

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 25,101 people, 6,745 households, and 4,809 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,869.8 people per square mile (1,107.6/km²). There were 8,537 housing units at an average density of 976.0/sq mi (376.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 43.74% White, 14.34% African American, 0.74% Native American, 16.27% Asian, 2.10% Pacific Islander, 14.81% from other races, and 7.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.19% of the population.

There were 6,745 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 133.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,000, and the median income for a family was $46,139. Males had a median income of $43,139 versus $26,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,860. 13.1% of the population and 10.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.1% are under the age of 18 and 5.9% are 65 or older.

[edit] Politics

In the state legislature Marina is located in the 15th Senate District, represented by Republican Abel Maldonado, and in the 27th Assembly District, represented by Democrat John Laird. Federally, Marina is located in California's 17th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +17[3] and is represented by Democrat Sam Farr.

[edit] Marina State Beach

Sunset at Marina
Sunset at Marina

Marina State Beach is a wind swept beach area between State Route 1 and Monterey Bay that includes a boardwalk for walking through the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves. Hang gliding and paragliding are popular activities. Water recreation is extremely hazardous but fun.

[edit] External links

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
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