Crest, California facts for kids
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Crest, California
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Crest, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.53 sq mi (16.91 km2) |
| • Land | 6.53 sq mi (16.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,828 |
| • Density | 433.08/sq mi (167.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92021
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| Area code(s) | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-17106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853383 |
Crest is a small, unincorporated community in San Diego County, California. This means it's not officially a city with its own local government. It's part of the East County region. In 2020, about 2,828 people lived in Crest.
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History of Crest
Crest has faced challenges from wildfires in the past. It was hit by the Laguna Fire in 1970. Later, in 2003, the community was affected again by the Cedar Fire. These events caused significant damage to the area.
Geography of Crest
Crest is located on a hill. It sits just east of the city of El Cajon. The community covers an area of about 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People Living in Crest
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,716 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,593 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,828 | 9.1% | |
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The number of people living in Crest has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,593 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 2,828 people.
Population in 2010
In 2010, most people in Crest were White (about 89.8%). Other groups included African American (0.9%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (1.5%). About 12.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of residents was about 44.8 years old.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Crest had a population of 2,716 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with about 92.89% White residents. About 7.84% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The median age was 40 years.
Community Life in Crest
Crest has several important places for its residents. There are three churches in the community. Two of these are Protestant, and one is Catholic. The community also has a local library. For students, there is an elementary school. When people are hungry, they can visit a taco shop. There are also two convenience stores for everyday needs.
See also
In Spanish: Crest (California) para niños
