Camp Pendleton South, California facts for kids
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Camp Pendleton South
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Camp Pendleton South, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.35 sq mi (19.03 km2) |
| • Land | 6.95 sq mi (17.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) 2.40% |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,468 |
| • Density | 1,794.99/sq mi (693.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92055
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-10561 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407947 |
Camp Pendleton South is a special area in San Diego County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
Camp Pendleton South is located at the southwest corner of the huge Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Many people who live here are part of the military. They include Marines and Navy personnel, along with their families. In 2020, about 12,468 people lived in Camp Pendleton South. It is one of two CDPs found on the base.
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Where is Camp Pendleton South?
Camp Pendleton South is located in California. Its exact location is 33°13′0″N 117°23′28″W / 33.21667°N 117.39111°W.
The area covers about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Camp Pendleton South?
Camp Pendleton South is home to many people connected to the military base. The population has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,854 | — | |
| 2010 | 10,616 | 19.9% | |
| 2020 | 12,468 | 17.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Camp Pendleton South was 10,616 people. Most people lived in family homes. About 88% of the population lived in households. A smaller number, about 12%, lived in group housing, like barracks for military members.
Many families living here had children under 18. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The median age of people living here was about 21.7 years old. This means it's a very young community, with many children and young adults.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 8,854 people living in Camp Pendleton South. There were about 2,004 households. Most of these households were families.
The community was also very young in 2000. About 34.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Another 30% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 22 years. This shows that the area has consistently been home to many young people and families.
See also
In Spanish: Camp Pendleton South para niños
