West Menlo Park, California
| West Menlo Park | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place & unincorporated community | |
 Location in San Mateo County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 37°26′1″N 122°12′11″W / 37.43361°N 122.20306°WCoordinates: 37°26′1″N 122°12′11″W / 37.43361°N 122.20306°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 California |
| County | San Mateo |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.486 sq mi (1.259 km2) |
| • Land | 0.486 sq mi (1.259 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,659 |
| • Density | 7,500/sq mi (2,900/km2) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 94025 |
| Area code(s) | 650 |
| FIPS code | 06-84536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867071 |
West Menlo Park is a census-designated place and an Unincorporated community in San Mateo County, California, located between the majority of City of Menlo Park, the Town of Atherton, the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park and Stanford University (in Santa Clara County). As of the 2010 census, the community had a population of 3,659.
The area consists of suburban housing and a small business district along Alameda de las Pulgas, often just referred to as "the Alameda" (literally, "Avenue of the Fleas": in Spanish "Alameda" means a row of trees or a street lined with trees), which extends the length of the Rancho de las Pulgas land granted to the Argüello family (the word Pulgas means "fleas"). It is served by the highly rated Las Lomitas School District and Menlo Park Fire District. More recently, West Menlo Park has gained a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live in North America. A notable newspaper recently ranked West Menlo Park #4 on its "top residential areas in California" article.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all of it land. West Menlo Park has a mild climate.
Demographics
2010
The 2010 United States Census[2] reported that West Menlo Park had a population of 3,659. The population density was 7,526.9 people per square mile (2,906.2/km²). The racial makeup of West Menlo Park was 2,983 (81.5%) White, 28 (0.8%) African American, 2 (0.1%) Native American, 416 (11.4%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 52 (1.4%) from other races, and 174 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 201 persons (5.5%).
The Census reported that 3,650 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 4 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,356 households, out of which 574 (42.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 830 (61.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 98 (7.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 42 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 61 (4.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 11 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 292 households (21.5%) were made up of individuals and 122 (9.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69. There were 970 families (71.5% of all households); the average family size was 3.17.
The population was spread out with 1,069 people (29.2%) under the age of 18, 101 people (2.8%) aged 18 to 24, 998 people (27.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,004 people (27.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 487 people (13.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.4 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
There were 1,422 housing units at an average density of 2,925.2 per square mile (1,129.4/km²), of which 1,091 (80.5%) were owner-occupied, and 265 (19.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 2,999 people (82.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 651 people (17.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,629 people, 1,420 households, and 955 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,299.8 people per square mile (2,802.3/km²). There were 1,451 housing units at an average density of 2,918.7 per square mile (1,120.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 77.6% non-Hispanic White, 0.7% non-Hispanic African American, 0.1% Native American, 11.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population. There were 1,420 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $125,881, and the median income for a family was $145,946. Males had a median income of $100,000+ versus $70,486 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $62,302. 2.9% of the population and 0.4% of families were below the poverty line. 0.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Politics
In the California State Legislature, West Menlo Park is in the 13th Senate District, represented by Democrat Jerry Hill, and in the 24th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Rich Gordon.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, West Menlo Park is in California's 18th congressional district, represented by Democrat Anna Eshoo.[5]
Education
For primary schools, West Menlo Park is served by the Las Lomitas Elementary School District. For high school, West Menlo Park is served by the Sequoia Union High School District, with all of West Menlo Park falling into the boundaries of Menlo-Atherton High School.
References
- ↑ U.S. Census
- ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - West Menlo Park CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ↑ "California's 18th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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