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Santa Paula is a city located in Ventura County, California . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,598. It has been dubbed the " Citrus Capital of the World." As the initial headquarters of the company that became Unocal , it was one of the early centers of California's enormous Petroleum industry. GEOGRAPHY Santa Paula is located at 34°21'21" North, 119°4'6" West (34.355792, -119.068425). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 11.9 Km&2 (4.6 Mi&2 ). 11.9 km&2 (4.6 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 28,598 people, 8,136 households, and 6,435 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 2,400.4/km&2 (6,214.6/mi&2). There were 8,341 housing units at an average density of 700.1/km&2 (1,812.6/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 55.23% White , 0.41% African American , 1.41% Native American , 0.70% Asian , 0.19% Pacific Islander , 37.37% from Other Races , and 4.68% from two or more races. 71.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,136 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were Married Couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.49 and the average family size was 3.86. In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,651, and the median income for a family was $45,419. Males had a median income of $32,165 versus $25,818 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $15,736. 14.7% of the population and 12.2% of families were below the Poverty Line . 18.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. QUALITY OF LIFE Santa Paula has often times been described as a quaint town, boasting a main street reminiscent of Middle America but with a Mexican flavor. POPULAR MEDIA On the television drama '' released Vinick's official Biography and revealed Santa Paula as the town in which he was raised. {Link without Title} Also with the upcoming Motion Picture Mr. Woodcock, people have seen a Billie Bob Thornton around town being filmed. {Link without Title} NEWS Isbell Times A school newspaper made by the students of Isbell Middle School. The Santa Paula Times prints it and sends it out inside its newspaper. Santa Paula Times One of the Santa Paula based news groups. Journilists Peggy Kelly and Brian D. Wilson. Isbell News Website Santa Paula Times Website EXTERNAL LINKS |