Fairbanks Ranch, California facts for kids
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Fairbanks Ranch
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Fairbanks Ranch, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Community services district established | 1987 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.079 sq mi (13.155 km2) |
| • Land | 5.074 sq mi (13.143 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.012 km2) 0.09% |
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| • Total | 3,002 |
| • Density | 591.06/sq mi (228.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92067
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| Area code(s) | 858 |
| FIPS code | 06-23150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408101 |
Fairbanks Ranch is a special kind of community in San Diego County, California. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 3,148 people lived here. This was more than the 2,244 people counted in 2000. Fairbanks Ranch is made up of two large, private communities with gates. These communities are called North and South sections. They are separated by a road called San Dieguito Road.
Fairbanks Ranch is next to Rancho Santa Fe on one side. It also borders the Rancho Santa Fe Farms community and the Del Sur area of Black Mountain Ranch. To the north, you can find the San Dieguito River and Lusardi Creek, which has a county preserve.
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Geography of Fairbanks Ranch
Fairbanks Ranch is located at 32°59′45″N 117°10′59″W / 32.99583°N 117.18306°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The area of Fairbanks Ranch is about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.09%, is water.
Population and People
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| 2000 | 2,244 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,148 | 40.3% | |
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Fairbanks Ranch in 2010
In 2010, the population of Fairbanks Ranch was 3,148 people. This means there were about 620 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living here were White (88.3%). There were also people of Asian (6.6%), African American (0.8%), and other backgrounds. About 7.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Everyone in Fairbanks Ranch lived in homes with their families or housemates. No one lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 1,099 homes in total. Many homes (35.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (81.1%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent or people living together without being married. The average number of people in each home was about 2.86.
The ages of people in Fairbanks Ranch varied. About 24.1% were under 18 years old. Many people (39.7%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 17.7% were 65 or older. The average age was around 49.4 years.
Most homes (93.7%) were owned by the people living in them. Only a small number (6.3%) were rented. This means most people in Fairbanks Ranch own their homes.
Fairbanks Ranch in 2000
In 2000, there were 2,244 people living in Fairbanks Ranch. There were 734 homes. The population density was about 433 people per square mile.
About 91.35% of the people were White. There were also people of Asian (5.61%) and other backgrounds. About 3.57% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (43.9%) had children under 18. Most homes (85.3%) were married couples living together. The average number of people in each home was about 3.06.
The average age in 2000 was 44 years. About 29.2% of the population was under 18. About 36.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
Famous People from Fairbanks Ranch
Fairbanks Ranch has been home to several well-known people:
- Dinesh D'Souza: An author.
- Douglas Fairbanks: A famous actor who played "Zorro." He and his wife, Mary Pickford, helped start a movie company called United Artists.
- Trevor Hoffman: A Hall of Fame baseball player who used to pitch for the San Diego Padres.
- Joan Kroc: She inherited a large fortune from McDonald's.
- Ted Leitner: A radio talk show host and sports announcer for the San Diego Padres.
- Mark Loretta: A former baseball player for the San Diego Padres.
See also
In Spanish: Fairbanks Ranch (California) para niños
