Twentynine Palms (also known as 29 Palms ) is a town in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It was previously called Twenty-Nine Palms .
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Histori
Twentynine Palms was named for a palm tree that was discovered there in 1852 by Colonel Henry Washington while observing the San Bernardino baseline. The post office was established in 1927.
Nearby was a small Indian reservation belonging to the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
The Joshua Tree National Park, located just south of Twentynine Palms, was designated a national monument in 1936, and became a national park in 1994. The adjacent Twentynine Palms Air Force Marine Corps Center was established in 1952.
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Demographics
The population as of July 1, 2013 is estimated at 25,768.
census 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 25,048 people, 8,095 households, and 5,847 families living in the city. Population density was 423.5 people per square mile (163.5/km ²). There are 9,431 housing units with an average density of 159.5 per square mile (61.6/km²), of which 2,742 (33.9%) are occupied owners, and 5,353 (66.1%) are occupied by tenants. Homeowner vacancy rate is 3.6%; the vacancy rate of rent is 9.2%. 6,876 people (27.5% of the population) live in housing units occupied by owners and 14,825 people (59.2%) live in rental housing units. City's racial makeup is 71.6%, White (60.8% non-Hispanic), 8.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 1.4% Pacific Island, 6, 7% of other races, and 6.9% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino from any race is 20.8% of the population.
The Census reported that 21,701 people (86.6% of the population) lived in households, and 3,347 (13.4%) lived in unembienced groups.
There are 8,095 households where 43.3% have children under the age of 18 living in them, 54.5% are married couples, 12.9% have non-husbands female households, 4.9% have male household without wife present. There are 5.0% partnerships of the unmarried type, and 1.6% of couples or same-sex married couples. 21.1% of households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had a single person living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city, the population is spread by 25.6% under the age of 18, 30.0% aged 18 to 24, 25.5% aged 25 to 44 years, 13.1% aged 45 to 64 years, and 5.8% aged 65 years or older. The median age was 23.5 years. For every 100 women, there are 129.0 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 139.9 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 42,572. Approximately 14.4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
census 2000
In the 2000 census, there were 14,764 people, 5,653 households, and 3,855 families living in the city. Population density was 269.3 people per square mile (104.0/km ²). There are 6,952 housing units with an average density of 126.8 per square mile (49.0/km ²). City's racial makeup is 71.0% White, 9.4% African American, 1.5% Native Americans, 3.8% Asian, 10.2% Pacific Island, 6.2% of other races, and 6.4 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 14.9% of the population. The Hispanic population has increased 50% since the 2000 census.
There were 5,653 households in which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had non-husbands female households, and 31.8% were not family. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.
In the city, the population is spread by 31.2% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% years or more. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 women, there are 101.8 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 98.7 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 31,178, and the average income for families is $ 32,251. Men have an average income of $ 25,081 compared to $ 25,141 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 14,613. Approximately 13.6% of families and 16.8% of the population are below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those aged 65 and older.
Geography
It is located in the Mojave Desert in Southern California. It is located on the north side of Joshua Tree National Park and includes one entrance to the park, at Oasis of Mara.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​59.1 square miles (153Ã, km 2 ), all land. The city is located at an altitude of 1988 feet (606 m). Marine Air Combat Center Twentynine Palms is located there.
Climate
Since most of its altitude is over 1,900 feet (580 m) above sea level, Twentynine Palms has a slightly colder climate, especially during winter, than Palm Springs, but with subtropical desert characteristics that are essentially the same. On average, temperatures reach 100 ° F (38 ° C) at 90 days, 90 ° F (32 ° C) at 155 days, and a freeze on 24 nights each year. The extremes range from 10 Ã, Â ° F (-12Ã, Â ° C) on December 23, 1990, to 118Ã, Â ° F (48Ã, Â ° C) on July 11, 1961.
Government
The city uses a council-manager form of government. Selected city councils set policies and appoint a city manager who executes these policies.
State and federal representations
In the State Legislature of California, Twentynine Palms is in the 16th Senate District, represented by Republican Jean Fuller, and in the 42nd District of the Assembly, represented by Republican Chad Mayes.
In the United States House of Representatives, Twentynine Palms is in the 8th congress district in California, represented by Republican Paul Cook.
Economy
Oasis of Mara, run by the National Park Service of the United States, is visited by approximately 140,000 people annually; per Indian legend, Oasis is the location of 29 original palm trees planted by Serrano people.
Education
- Copper Mountain College is a community college that caters to Morongo Basin.
- The Morongo Unified School District provides education for public school students.
- Mayfield College offers training programs to prepare active duty service members for careers in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) industries.
Media
- The Desert News in Yucca Valley is published every week. The Sun Runner Magazine of California Desert Life and Culture is published bi-monthly.
There are two TV stations: K15FC (KESQ-TV (ABC), KPSP (CBS), KDFX (Fox), KCWQ (CW) and sub-channels KUNA-LP (Telemundo)) and KPSE-LD (My Network) 29 (also KMIR -TV (NBC), ION, MeTV and Movie Subchannels) from Riverside County, California TV market, but this area is actually part of the Los Angeles Metropolitan area TV market.
There is one AM station: KNWH transmitter KNWQ-1140 "KNews" Radio - Twentynine Palms (radio market Inland Empire, California and Coachella Valley) CA news/talks, and seven commercial radio stations plus two public FM -
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- K214CR | r.KCRW-89.9 NPR - Twentynine Palms (San Bernardino) CA US Public Radio.
- 92,1 KHCS (91,7 Palm Desert) Christian Radio.
- 92,7 KKUU (Indio) Urban/Top 40.
- 95,5 KCLZ (KCLB Coachella) Musik rock.
- 96,3 KKCM (KXCM - Palm Springs) Musik Country.
- 103,3 KDHI (KRCK Mecca) Hot AC.
- 103,7 (KNWZ-FM 94.3 Desert Hot Springs) Radio berita.
- 106,3 Musik Country KPLM (Thousand Palms).
Local stations:
- 101.5 KHWY (Amboy) Classic stone. (High Desert (California) radio market).
- 102,7 KMRB-FM variety (Joshua Tree).
- 107.7 KCDZ (Yucca Valley) Local radio.
Transportation
- State Route 62 run east-west through the city.
Famous people
- Willie Boy, movie subject Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here and a book of the same name. He is a Piute-Chemehuevi Indian born in 29 Palms.
- Doug Cockle, actor and director.
- Mike Evans, actor and writer, is a longtime resident and died at his mother's home in Twentynine Palms.
- Cliff Raven, a leading American tattooist, lives and works at Twentynine Palms in his final years.
- Dick Dale, Legendary "King Of The Surf Guitar", lives on a farm at 29 Palms.
- Elizabeth Warder Crozer Campbell, recorded thousands of archaeological finds in 1920 at Joshua Tree Park. Writing The Desert Was Home.
In popular culture
Music
- A song, "The Lady from 29 Palms", written by Allie Wrubel in 1947 and recorded by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Freddy Martin, Tony Pastor, and The Andrews Sisters.
- The U2 rock group lived here (at Harmony Hotel) in the 1980s while working on their famous album The Joshua Tree.
- The album Lily on the Beach by German electronic music ensemble Tangerine Dream contains an instrumental piano ballad called "Twenty-Nine Palms".
- Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has a hit song called "29 Palms", from his solo album Fate of Nations in 1993.
- The Sublime band mentions the city of Twentynine Palms, CA in their song "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" from their self-titled album, and also in their "Thanx" song from their 40 oz. to Freedom album.
- Track Brad Mehldau's two album Places , released in 2000, named after the city.
- In 2006, pop punk band Forever Came Calling was founded here.
Movies
- Some scenes in the 1963 comedy film This is Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World shot at Twentynine Palms.
- Some scenes in the 1964 comedy Kiss Me, Stupid are taken at Twentynine Palms.
- Twentynine Palms is a 2003 drama/horror movie in Twentynine Palms.
Radio
On April 22, 1945, The Jack Benny Program was broadcast from Twentynine Palms Auxiliary Naval Air Station. There are jokes about the dry and hot weather at the base, along with the town's comedy sketch.
References
External links
Media related to Twentynine Palms, California on Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Morongo Basin Transit Authority
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