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San Benito County

Population in July 2007: 909.
Males: 495  (54.5%)
Females: 414  (45.5%)

Median resident age:  36.1 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $59,552 (it was $41,042 in 2000)
San Benito-Bitterwater:  $59,552
California:  $59,948

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,977
San Benito-Bitterwater:  $26,977
California:  $28,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $968,905 (it was $350,000 in 2000)
San Benito-Bitterwater:  $968,905
California:  $532,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $1,036,491; Detached houses: $1,002,824; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,656,320; Mobile homes: $417,685; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $85,000

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Races in San Benito-Bitterwater:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.2%)
  • Hispanic (31.8%)
  • Other race (17.0%)
  • Two or more races (3.7%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in San Benito-Bitterwater: 134.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 1040.3 square miles.

Population density: 0.9 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in San Benito-Bitterwater

  • High school or higher: 71.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in San Benito-Bitterwater CCD

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

21 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

This place:  2.3%
California:  26.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

San Benito-Bitterwater:  0.7% ($2,333)
California:  0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Salinas, CA (37.0 miles , pop. 151,060).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fresno, CA (70.5 miles , pop. 427,652).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (224.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Greenfield, CA (4.2 miles ), Soledad, CA (4.3 miles ), King City, CA (4.6 miles ), Gonzales, CA (4.9 miles ), San Lucas, CA (5.1 miles ), Chualar, CA (5.3 miles ), Ridgemark, CA (5.4 miles ), Hollister, CA (5.6 miles ).

Latitude: 36.50 N, Longitude: 121.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 831

San Benito-Bitterwater household income distribution San Benito-Bitterwater home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (45%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (3%)
  • Food (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (28%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)



San Benito-Bitterwater-area historical earthquake activity is above California state average. It is 2726% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from San Benito-Bitterwater center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 5/2/1983 at 23:42:37, a magnitude 6.7 (6.2 MB, 6.5 MS, 6.5 MW, 6.7 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 44.3 miles away from the city center, causing $31,000,000 total damage
On 12/22/2003 at 19:15:56, a magnitude 6.6 (6.1 MB, 6.4 MS, 6.6 MW, 6.4 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 61.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 40 injuries, causing $200,000,000 total damage
On 4/24/1984 at 21:15:19, a magnitude 6.2 (5.7 MB, 6.1 MS, 6.2 MW, 6.2 ML) earthquake occurred 67.3 miles away from San Benito-Bitterwater center
On 7/22/1983 at 02:39:53, a magnitude 6.0 (6.0 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.8 ML, 5.9 ML) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/28/2004 at 17:15:24, a magnitude 6.0 (5.4 MB, 5.8 MS, 6.0 MW, Depth: 5.5 mi) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from San Benito-Bitterwater center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near San Benito-Bitterwater:
  • GEORGE L MEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; KING CITY, CA)
  • SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; SALINAS, CA)
  • NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER (about 28 miles; SALINAS, CA)

Amtrak station near San Benito-Bitterwater:
  • 19 miles: SOLEDAD (1000 FRONT ST.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to San Benito-Bitterwater:
  • HARTNELL COLLEGE (about 23 miles; SALINAS, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,003)
  • WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; COALINGA, CA; FT enrollment: 2,406)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MONTEREY BAY (about 47 miles; SEASIDE, CA; FT enrollment: 2,383)
  • GAVILAN COLLEGE (about 47 miles; GILROY, CA; FT enrollment: 2,791)
  • MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 49 miles; MONTEREY, CA; FT enrollment: 4,295)
  • CABRILLO COLLEGE (about 59 miles; APTOS, CA; FT enrollment: 6,638)
  • SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; SAN JOSE, CA; FT enrollment: 20,861)

San Benito-Bitterwater map

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Notable locations in San Benito-Bitterwater: Abelardo Cabin (A), Elkhorn Ranch (B), San Benito Mill (C), Enz Vineyards (D), John Cabin (E), Jones Ranch (F), Fern Chamber (G), Antelope Fire Control Station (H), Ashurst Ranch (I), Red Corral (J), Wilkinson Ranch (K), Bar B Ranch (L), Bear Gulch Visitor Center (M), Bear Valley Fire Control Station (N), Bear Valley Ranch (O), Beaver Dam Fire Control Station (P), Harrison Cabin (Q), Hepsedam Ranch (R), Pinnacles Campground (S), Kenneth Cabin (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cherry Hill Cemetery (1), Bitterwater Cemetery (2), Willow Creek Cemetery (3), Clayton Cemetery (4), Williams-Duckworth Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Laguna Lake (A), Dry Lake (B), Tanganyika, Lake (C), Dry Lake (D), Merrill Lake (E), Bitterwater Lake (F), Hog Hole (G), Airstrip Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Laguna Creek (A), Larious Creek (B), Mine Creek (C), North Fork Chalone Creek (D), North Fork Lewis Creek (E), McCoy Creek (F), Payne Creek (G), Lopez Creek (H), Picacho Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in San Benito-Bitterwater include: Pinnacles National Monument (1), Bear Creek Picnic Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Paicines Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  36.2%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  18.3%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.5%
Whole state:  6.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in San Benito-Bitterwater, CA


62 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms


San Benito-Bitterwater compared to California state average:
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in San Benito County California:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (38%)
  • Wood (36%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Utility gas (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Other fuel (3%)


Religion statistics for San Benito-Bitterwater

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPresbyterian Church (USA)International Church of the Foursquare GospelUnited Methodist Church
Adherents89.9%2.8%1.3%0.8%0.7%
Congregations11.5%11.5%3.8%3.8%3.8%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsBaptist General ConferenceAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents0.7%0.5%0.5%0.5%2.1%
Congregations3.8%3.8%3.8%7.7%46.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.97% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($50,345 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.97%
California average:  5.75%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Santa Clara County, CA  1.98% ($53,217 average AGI)
from Monterey County, CA  1.39% ($65,866)
from Santa Cruz County, CA  0.80% ($39,000)


9.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,553 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.34%
California average:  6.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Santa Clara County, CA  2.73% ($50,202 average AGI)
to Merced County, CA  0.76% ($43,928)
to Monterey County, CA  0.60% ($52,734)


Strongest AM radio stations in San Benito-Bitterwater:
  • KMBX (700 AM; 10 kW; SOLEDAD, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KYAA (1200 AM; 25 kW; SOQUEL, CA; Owner: PEOPLE'S RADIO, INC.)
  • KKMC (880 AM; 10 kW; GONZALES, CA; Owner: MONTEREY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KSRK (540 AM; 10 kW; CARMEL VALLEY, CA; Owner: PEOPLE'S RADIO, INC.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KDBV (980 AM; 10 kW; SALINAS, CA; Owner: WOLFHOUSE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KION (1460 AM; 10 kW; SALINAS, CA)
  • KGDP (660 AM; 50 kW; ORCUTT, CA; Owner: RADIO REPRESENTATIVES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in San Benito-Bitterwater:
  • KDKL (88.3 FM; COALINGA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KDON-FM (102.5 FM; SALINAS, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSEA (107.9 FM; GREENFIELD, CA; Owner: FARMWORKER EDU'AL RADIO NETWORK, INC)
  • K260AA (99.9 FM; CARMEL VALLEY, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K202DU (88.3 FM; SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KUSP (88.9 FM; SANTA CRUZ, CA; Owner: PATAPHYSICAL B/CING. FOUNDATION,INC.)
  • KBTU (93.5 FM; HOLLISTER, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KWAV (96.9 FM; MONTEREY, CA; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING OF MONTEREY)
  • K240AK (95.9 FM; SOLEDAD, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K265DK (100.9 FM; GREENFIELD, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTOM-FM (100.7 FM; SALINAS, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K211DG (90.1 FM; FIREBAUGH, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHDV (93.9 FM; KING CITY, CA; Owner: WOLFHOUSE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • K291AE (106.1 FM; SEASIDE, CA; Owner: MAPELTON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLVM (89.7 FM; PRUNEDALE, CA; Owner: PRUNEDALE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
  • KMJV (106.3 FM; SOLEDAD, CA; Owner: WOLFHOUSE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • K217EQ (91.3 FM; COALINGA, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K265DG (100.9 FM; HOLLISTER, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K206BQ (89.1 FM; HOLLISTER, CA; Owner: PATAPHYSICAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KHRI (90.7 FM; HOLLISTER, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)



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