Rancho San Diego, California facts for kids
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Rancho San Diego
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Rancho San Diego, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| County service area established | 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.701 sq mi (22.536 km2) |
| • Land | 8.701 sq mi (22.536 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,858 |
| • Density | 2,512.13/sq mi (969.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
91941, 91978, 92019
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| Area code | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-59550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867053 |
Rancho San Diego is a community located in the eastern part of San Diego County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it's not an official city or town.
The population of Rancho San Diego was 21,858 people in 2020. This number grew from 21,208 people in 2010. This area started to be developed with new neighborhoods in the 1970s.
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Geography of Rancho San Diego
Rancho San Diego is located at 32°45′58″N 116°55′17″W / 32.76611°N 116.92139°W. It covers a total area of about 8.7 square miles (22.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The average temperature in Rancho San Diego is around 64.73 degrees Fahrenheit (18.18 degrees Celsius).
Climate and Weather
Rancho San Diego has a Mediterranean climate. This type of climate means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It's similar to the weather found around the Mediterranean Sea.
People and Community
The people living in Rancho San Diego generally have higher incomes. It is considered an above-average income community compared to many other places in America. Many working adults here have jobs in management or professional fields.
The most common language spoken in homes is English, used by about 72.2% of families. Other important languages spoken in the community include Arabic, Aramaic, and Spanish.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Rancho San Diego has grown steadily. In 2000, there were 20,155 people. By 2010, the population increased to 21,208. The most recent census in 2020 showed the population at 21,858.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 20,155 | — | |
| 2010 | 21,208 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 21,858 | 3.1% | |
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Schools in the Area
Students in Rancho San Diego attend schools in two main districts. These are the Cajon Valley Union School District for younger students and the Grossmont Union High School District for high school students.
The main high schools serving this area are Steele Canyon High School and Valhalla High School.
Rancho San Diego is also home to two colleges. These are Cuyamaca College and Kumeyaay Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Rancho San Diego para niños
