Fallbrook, California facts for kids
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Fallbrook, California
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Fallbrook, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Settled | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.561 sq mi (45.483 km2) |
| • Land | 17.528 sq mi (45.397 km2) |
| • Water | 0.033 sq mi (0.086 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,267 |
| • Density | 1,837.42/sq mi (709.430/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
92028, 92088
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-23462 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652708, 2408113 |
Fallbrook is a community in northern San Diego County, California. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place, which means it's a community that isn't officially a city but is still counted by the census. In 2020, about 32,267 people lived there. Fallbrook is located right next to Camp Pendleton, a big base for the U.S. Marines. It's famous for its many avocado farms and is even called the "Avocado Capital of the World"!
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History of Fallbrook
The Fallbrook area was first settled by the Payomkawichum people. Later, Spanish missionaries called them Luiseños in the late 1700s. These native people built large villages and grew oak groves. One important village site is now known as Live Oak County Park.
The first permanent settlement recorded by non-native people happened in 1846. This was during the time when California was part of Mexico. Ysidro Alvarado was given a large piece of land called Rancho Monserate by the governor, Pio Pico.
Rancho Monserate was huge, covering about 13,323 acres. It stretched from the San Luis Rey River in the south to Monserate Mountain in the east.
In the 1860s, Jose Maria Pico, a nephew of Pio Pico, lived in the area where Fallbrook High School is today. His family was among the first to register to vote there in 1868.
One of the earliest pictures of the area is an oil painting from 1870. It's called Roping the Bear at Santa Margarita Rancho and shows Mexican cowboys catching a grizzly bear.
Later, a family from Canada, Vital Reche and his family, settled north of Alvarado's ranch. This spot is now Live Oak Park. They named their new community Fall Brook after their old home in Pennsylvania.
Oak trees were the main trees in Fallbrook for a long time. By the 1920s, olives became a big crop. This continued through World War II. However, over time, farmers started growing more avocados and flowers instead.
In 2007, big wildfires broke out across San Diego County. On October 21, the Rice Canyon Fire reached Fallbrook. This caused everyone to evacuate their homes. More than 200 homes and other buildings were burned in the fire.
Geography and Climate
The Fallbrook community covers about 44 square miles (110 km2). The main area, called a CDP, is about 17.6 square miles (45.6 km2). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Native evergreen oak trees are very common in Fallbrook. In some places, they form thick woods, like in the Live Oak Park area. Another common plant type is chaparral brushland. The most common trees that were brought to the area are avocados and eucalyptus.
Weather in Fallbrook
Fallbrook has a pleasant climate with an average year-round temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius). Ocean breezes keep the air from being too humid.
The average high temperature during the day is 75°F (24°C). In summer, temperatures can sometimes go above 90°F (32°C). Most of the area doesn't get frost. During the coldest times, the average nighttime temperature is about 43°F (6°C). Because it's close to the ocean, mornings often start with fog, and afternoons can be windy.
Fallbrook gets about 14 inches (36 cm) of rain each year. Most of this rain falls between November and April. The surrounding hills get more rain, up to 20 inches (51 cm). This climate is perfect for growing avocados, strawberries, tomatoes, and many other fruits, vegetables, and flowers that like warm weather.
| Climate data for Fallbrook, California, 1991–2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67.5 (19.7) |
66.7 (19.3) |
70.1 (21.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
75.2 (24.0) |
80.8 (27.1) |
87.2 (30.7) |
89.3 (31.8) |
87.8 (31.0) |
83.1 (28.4) |
74.3 (23.5) |
67.1 (19.5) |
76.8 (24.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 57.4 (14.1) |
56.6 (13.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
61.3 (16.3) |
64.1 (17.8) |
68.3 (20.2) |
73.6 (23.1) |
75.5 (24.2) |
74.8 (23.8) |
70.8 (21.6) |
63.1 (17.3) |
56.6 (13.7) |
65.1 (18.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 47.4 (8.6) |
46.4 (8.0) |
47.9 (8.8) |
50.5 (10.3) |
52.9 (11.6) |
55.9 (13.3) |
60.0 (15.6) |
61.8 (16.6) |
61.7 (16.5) |
58.0 (14.4) |
51.9 (11.1) |
46.1 (7.8) |
53.4 (11.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.17 (81) |
3.74 (95) |
2.02 (51) |
1.00 (25) |
0.36 (9.1) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.08 (2.0) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.11 (2.8) |
0.70 (18) |
1.15 (29) |
2.64 (67) |
15.31 (388.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 48.4 |
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Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 9,446 | — | |
| 1940 | 10,768 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 15,889 | 47.6% | |
| 1960 | 20,987 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 25,678 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 25,988 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 26,987 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 27,988 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 29,100 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 32,267 | 10.9% | |
Fallbrook in 2010
In 2010, the population of Fallbrook was 30,534 people. About 67% of the people were White, and about 45% were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were nearly 10,000 households in Fallbrook. About 39% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people.
The age breakdown showed that about 26% of the population was under 18. About 14% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Fallbrook was 34.7 years.
Most people (about 59%) owned their homes, while others rented.
Fallbrook in 2000
In 2000, Fallbrook had a population of 29,100 people. The racial makeup was about 71.78% White and 37.30% Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household was $43,778. About 14.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in Fallbrook
Fallbrook has several schools for students of all ages:
- Fallbrook Union High School
- Fallbrook Elementary School District
- Bonsall Unified School District
Media and Filming
Filming Locations in Fallbrook
Fallbrook has been a setting for movies!
- Part of the 1928 film The Mating Call was filmed here.
- The haunted house in the 2007 film Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour is in Fallbrook.
- An apartment building in Fallbrook was a filming location for the 2015 movie Thane of East County.
Famous People from Fallbrook
Fallbrook is a place where many creative people live. It has a strong arts community.
- James Callahan, actor
- Kayla Canett, rugby union player and Olympic Bronze Medallist
- Frank Capra, famous film director who lived here and made a film about local water rights.
- Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters music group
- Rita Coolidge, singer
- Michael Curtis, television writer and producer (worked on Friends)
- Edward Faulkner
- Rick Founds, Christian songwriter, known for "Lord I Lift Your Name On High"
- Rudolph Hass, who developed the famous Hass avocado
- Tony Hawk (former resident), famous skateboarder
- Leo Howard, actor
- Howard Keel, a graduate of Fallbrook Union High School
- Aimee La Joie, actress
- Martin Milner (former resident)
- Jason Mraz, musician
- Dave Mustaine, musician (has a secondary home here)
- T. Jefferson Parker
- Shane Peterson (former resident)
- Christie Repasy, floral artist
- Mark Rogowski (former resident)
- Tom Selleck, actor
- Duke Snider
- Elise Trouw, musician (former resident)
- Dolores Costello, actress
See also
In Spanish: Fallbrook para niños
