Pine Valley, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pine Valley, California
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"Welcome to Pine Valley" sign
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Pine Valley, California
Location in San Diego County, California
Pine Valley, California
Location in California
Pine Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.146 sq mi (18.508 km2) |
| • Land | 7.146 sq mi (18.508 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,736 ft (1,139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,510 |
| • Density | 211.3/sq mi (81.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
91962
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| Area code(s) | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-57260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652774 |
Pine Valley is a small community located in the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County, California. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 1,510 people lived here.
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Where is Pine Valley Located?
Pine Valley is found in the mountains, about 3,736 feet (1,139 meters) above sea level. You can find its exact spot at these coordinates: 32°49′17″N 116°31′45″W / 32.82139°N 116.52917°W.
A major road called Interstate 8 runs along the southern edge of Pine Valley. This highway crosses the Pine Valley Creek Bridge to the west. To the east, it goes over Laguna Summit, which is 4,055 feet (1,236 meters) high. Another road, the Sunrise Highway, forms the eastern border of the community.
The total area of Pine Valley is about 7.1 square miles (18.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
What is the Climate Like?
Pine Valley has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The highest temperature ever recorded was 110°F (43°C), and the lowest was -4°F (-20°C).
Most of the rain in Pine Valley falls between November and March. On average, the area gets about 23.66 inches (60.1 cm) of rain each year. Sometimes, snow falls during winter storms, but it usually melts quickly.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
53 (12) |
56 (13) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
85 (29) |
80 (27) |
70 (21) |
60 (16) |
52 (11) |
67 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
47 (8) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
47 (8) |
38 (3) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
39 (4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.54 (141) |
6.77 (172) |
5.77 (147) |
2.67 (68) |
.71 (18) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.41 (10) |
0.82 (21) |
0.74 (19) |
1.88 (48) |
3.26 (83) |
4.89 (124) |
23.66 (601) |
Who Lives in Pine Valley?
Let's look at the people who live in Pine Valley based on the 2010 census.
Population Details (2010)
In 2010, Pine Valley had a population of 1,510 people. Most of the people (93.2%) were White. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 10.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 610 households in Pine Valley. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 26.6% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (60.2%) were married couples.
- Some households (21.0%) had only one person living in them.
The average household size was about 2.48 people. The average family size was 2.85 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pine Valley come in all ages:
- 18.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 41.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pine Valley was about 48.3 years old.
Homes and Housing
There were 721 housing units in Pine Valley. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live.
- Most homes (81.6%) were owned by the people living in them.
- About 18.4% of homes were rented.
This means that 80.6% of the people in Pine Valley lived in homes they owned, and 19.4% lived in rented homes.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Valley (California) para niños
