Channel Islands Beach, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Channel Islands Beach, California
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Location in Ventura County and the state of California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Ventura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) 1.65% |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,870 |
| • Density | 6,784.87/sq mi (2,622.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93035
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-12669 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1867004, 2408010 |
| Website | https://www.cibcsd.com/ |
Channel Islands Beach is a small community in Ventura County, California, USA. It is not a city, but an "unincorporated community." This means it is governed by the county, not its own city government.
This area includes three older neighborhoods: Hollywood Beach, Hollywood by the Sea, and Silver Strand Beach. It's a narrow strip of land along the coast, about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) long. In the 1920s, developers used the fame of Hollywood to sell land here. This was because the sand dunes were often used for filming movies.
Today, Channel Islands Beach is surrounded by the Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County. The harbor entrance divides the community into two parts. This means you have to drive all the way around the harbor to get from one part to the other. However, a local group called the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District helps provide services like water and trash collection to the whole area. This district has an elected board that helps with local issues.
The community is close to the cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. However, it is not part of either city. The population of Channel Islands Beach was 2,870 people in 2020. For official statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau calls it a "census-designated place" (CDP).
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Exploring the Area's Geography
Channel Islands Beach is a coastal community that looks out over the Santa Barbara Channel. Just north of Hollywood Beach is Oxnard Beach Park. This park separates Channel Islands Beach from the Oxnard Shores neighborhood of Oxnard.
The community was created from three main land divisions:
- Hollywood Beach (mapped in 1924)
- Hollywood by the Sea (mapped in 1926)
- Silver Strand (mapped in 1925)
When the mouth of the Channel Islands Harbor was built, it cut through the Hollywood-by-the-Sea area. Some parts of Hollywood Beach are still north of the harbor entrance. These areas are next to the harbor and other homes that are now part of Oxnard. The part of the community south of the harbor entrance is more separate. It has only one road for access. The Silver Strand Beach area covers most of the shoreline south of the harbor entrance. It is near the Port of Hueneme but does not have direct access to it.
The area is part of the Hueneme School District.
Weather and Climate
Channel Islands Beach has a pleasant climate. Summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." On climate maps, it is often called "Csb."
Understanding the Population
The number of people living in Channel Islands Beach changes over time.
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| 2020 | 2,870 | — | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Channel Islands Beach was 3,103 people. This means there were about 7,557 people per square mile (2,918 people per square kilometer).
Here's a look at the different groups of people living there:
- Most people, about 87.4%, were White.
- About 3.5% were Asian.
- About 0.9% were African American.
- About 0.5% were Native American.
- About 0.2% were Pacific Islander.
- About 3.3% were from other races.
- About 4.2% were from two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 13.0% of the population.
All 3,103 people lived in homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions. There were 1,352 households in total. About 23.5% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.75 people.
The age of the population was spread out:
- About 16.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44.
- About 35.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 14.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 44.8 years.
There were 1,869 housing units. About 53.8% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 46.2% were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Channel Islands Beach had a population of 3,142 people. There were 1,362 households and 784 families. The population density was about 7,944 people per square mile (3,067 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was similar to 2010:
- About 90.39% were White.
- About 1.91% were Asian.
- About 1.11% were African American.
- About 0.45% were Native American.
- About 0.22% were Pacific Islander.
- About 2.93% were from other races.
- About 2.99% were from two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 9.29% of the population.
About 24.5% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.31 people, and the average family size was 2.72 people.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $58,306. For a family, it was $60,577. The average income per person was $34,088. About 7.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Channel Islands Beach para niños
