National City, California
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| City of National City | |||
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| Country | United States of America | ||
| State | California | ||
| County | San Diego | ||
| Founded | July 1, 1868 | ||
| Incorporated | September 17, 1887 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | Council-Manager | ||
| - Mayor | Ron Morrison | ||
| - City Council | Louie Natividad Francisco Parra Rosalie Zarate Fideles Ungab |
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| - City Clerk | Michael Dalla | ||
| - City Treasurer | George Hood | ||
| - City Manager | Chris Zapata | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) | ||
| - Land | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) | ||
| - Water | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - City | 61,419 | ||
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| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| Zip code | 91950 | ||
| Website: http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/ | |||
National City is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 54,260 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
National City is located at (32.670903, -117.092725)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²). 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²) of it is land and 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it (20.13%) is water. National City is bounded by San Diego to the north and northeast, Bonita to the east, and Chula Vista to the south. San Diego Bay lies to the immediate west of the city. Also, within the boundaries of National City on the eastern side of town is the unincorporated area of San Diego County known as Lincoln Acres.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 54,260 people, 15,018 households, and 11,804 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,834.9/km² (7,343.8/mi²). There were 15,422 housing units at an average density of 805.7/km² (2,087.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 35.15% White, 5.58% African American, 0.95% Native American, 18.57% Asian, 0.88% Pacific Islander, 33.51% from other races, and 5.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59.07% of the population.
There were 15,018 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.1% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,826, and the median income for a family was $31,497. Males had a median income of $22,005 versus $20,484 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,582. About 19.8% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Crime
The crime rate in National City is far above the national average as is the rest of the south side of San Diego County.[citation needed] Fact|date=February 2007}} National City as well as most of the south side is notorious for drug trafficking and gang activity. The city's crime rate, however, has declined rapidly since the end of the 1990's.[citation needed]
[edit] Current estimates
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of National City in 2005 was $41,180 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $33,439.
[edit] Hospital
Paradise Valley Hospital (PVH), a 301-bed acute care facility founded by Ellen White, an Adventist, in 1902. PVH has 24-hour emergency department, behavioral health center, cardiac cath lab and rehabilitation facilities. The hospital is owned and operated by Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., founded by Dr. Prem Reddy.
[edit] Schools
National City's 10 public elementary schools are under the National School District http://nsd.us/
Elementary Schools
- Central
- El Toyon
- Ira Harbison - Blue Ribbon School 2006 California Distinguished School 2004
- John Otis
- Kimball - California Distinguished School 2004
- Las Palmas
- Lincoln Acres
- Olivewood
- Palmer Way
- Rancho de la Nación (formerly New Horizons School)
National City's public middle and high schools are in the Sweetwater Union High School District
Middle Schools
- National City Middle School
- Granger Junior High School
High School
Private Schools
- San Diego Academy - A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school
- Integrity Charter School - A K-6 Charter School
- Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy - PreK-12
- Gospel Light Christian School - PreK-12
- Southport Christian Academy - PreK-12
[edit] Places of interest
- The National City Mile of Cars is recognized as one of the first "auto malls" in the world.
- National City's three-mile port area along the San Diego Bay is part of Naval Station San Diego, the largest U.S. Navy installation on the west coast.
- NATIONAL CITY DEPOT TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - The National City California Southern Railroad depot built in 1882 served as the first Pacific Coast terminus station of the Santa Fe Railway system’s transcontinental railroad. The station was the West Coast general office and figured prominently in Santa Fe’s effort to break the economic and transportation monopoly of California held by the Central/Southern Pacific Railroads. The first transcontinental trains arrived in November 1885, resulting in one of the largest land booms in the history of California. Of the original five transcontinental railroad terminus stations, this unique Italianate designed station is the lone survivor. Location: 900 West 23 St, National City. Listed as California Historical Landmark no. 1023
- Westfield Plaza Bonita is a shopping mall in National City that attracts customers from all around the South Bay region of San Diego County. It is one of the only completely enclosed (all indoor) shopping malls in the county.
[edit] Immigrant Sanctuary
Former Mayor Nick Inzunza declared National City an immigrant sanctuary on September 30, 2006 in a proclamation he presented to immigrants rights activists during dueling rallies that brought about 400 people to City Hall.[2] This was the end result of a statement Mayor Inzunza made on National Public Radio on September 8, 2006. This proclamation divided the city between the stance of the ex-mayor and the federal and state regulations regarding this matter.
On November 7, 2006, Ron Morrison was elected mayor of National City. On November 28, 2006 mayor Morrison appeared on the KPBS program "Full Focus" with Gloria Penner and was asked if National City will continue to be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. Morrison responded, "absolutely not."
[edit] Notable Residents
Gail Devers - 3 time Olympic gold medalist
John T. Walton - son of Sam Walton and heir to the Wal-Mart fortune
Dan Saleaumua - former NFL player
[edit] References & External links
- ^ Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Population Estimates, Census 2000, 1990 Census
- ^ http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061001/news_1m1natcity.html
- San Diego Minutemen protest Sanctuary City designation
- San Diego Minutemen protest video (part 10)
- San Diego Minutemen protest video (part 16)
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
