Casa Conejo, California facts for kids
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Casa Conejo, California
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Casa Conejo, 2021
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Location in Ventura County and the state of California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Ventura |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,267 |
| • Density | 6,921.61/sq mi (2,674.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
91320
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-11656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867003, 2407978 |
Casa Conejo (which means "Rabbit House" in Spanish) is a small community in Ventura County, California, United States. It's an area that isn't officially part of a city, but it's surrounded by Newbury Park.
Casa Conejo was the first planned community in Newbury Park. It started being built in 1960. Four years later, when the city of Thousand Oaks became a city, new areas in Newbury Park joined the city. However, Casa Conejo remained separate.
The community is bordered by Old Conejo Road and US 101 to the north. Borchard Road is to the south, Jenny Drive to the west, and Sequoia Middle School to the east.
For official counting, the United States Census Bureau calls Casa Conejo a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area grouped for statistics. In 2020, about 3,267 people lived in Casa Conejo.
A special group called the Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) helps residents. They listen to ideas and problems from the community. Then, they share these with the county leaders. Even though many other similar areas joined Thousand Oaks in the 1980s, Casa Conejo voters chose to stay independent. So, while Newbury Park is part of Thousand Oaks, Casa Conejo is in Newbury Park but not in Thousand Oaks.
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About Casa Conejo's Location
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Casa Conejo is an area that is not officially part of a city. It is like an "island" surrounded by the town of Newbury Park. Its borders form a shape that is mostly a rectangle.
To the south, Casa Conejo borders Borchard Road. To the east, it is next to Sequoia Middle School. The Old Conejo Road and U.S. 101 Freeway are to its north. It is also close to Borchard Community Park, Newbury Park High School, and Knoll Park on its eastern side.
Casa Conejo is the oldest planned community in Newbury Park. It is known for having a "small town-feel." While Newbury Park has over 37,700 people, Casa Conejo has about 1,000 homes. In 2010, its population was 3,249. This number has stayed about the same for many years.
The Arroyo Conejo is the longest creek in the Conejo Valley. It flows through the southern part of Casa Conejo. There's a plan to build a path along this creek. This path would be for walking, biking, and even horseback riding. It would connect the Newbury Park Library and Borchard Community Park.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 3,267 | — | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Casa Conejo was 3,249 people. Most of the people (78.8%) were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 26.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Almost everyone (99.8%) lived in homes with their families or housemates. There were 990 households in total. About 43.5% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households (63.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.28 people.
The population was made up of people of all ages. About 25.2% were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Casa Conejo was 38.4 years.
Most homes (82.6%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (17.4%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Casa Conejo had 3,180 people living there. The population density was about 6,641 people per square mile. Most people (85.44%) were White. About 15.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 985 households. About 42.4% of these households had children under 18. Most (67.6%) were married couples. The average household had 3.22 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.2% were under 18. About 10.4% were 65 or older. The average age was 35 years.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $66,120. For families, it was $64,345. About 3.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Well-Known People
- Linda Parks - A local politician who has served on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
Images for kids
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Casa Conejo was once part of a large ranch called Rancho El Conejo. This ranch was owned by Don José de la Guerra y Noriega.
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A view of the Oakridge Estates neighborhood, which is next to Casa Conejo. This photo was taken from Rabbit Hill in Knoll Park.
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An overview of Casa Conejo with the Santa Monica Mountains in the background.
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Trees in Borchard Community Park, near Casa Conejo.
