Yucaipa, California


Yucaipa is a city located east of San Bernardino, in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 51,367 at the 2010 census, up from 41,207 at the 2000 census. According to San Bernardino County, the population in 2019 is 53,921.
Yucaipa has the distinction of being the former longtime home to a large population of Serrano Indians and was also known for being the home base of what is now Stater Bros. Markets.

Geography

Yucaipa City is located in the southwestern United States, in southeastern California, approximately east of Los Angeles. The city is approximately above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, with 0.04 percent being water.

Parks

Yucaipa is home to Yucaipa Regional Park, Flag Hill Veterans Memorial Park, Seventh Street Park, "I" Street Park, and Wildwood Park. Recently added was the Yucaipa Community Park, the Bryant Glen Sports Complex, the Rick McCowan Regional Soccer Complex, as well as the newly established Wildwood Canyon State Park.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Yucaipa has a Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010

At the 2010 census Yucaipa had a population of 51,367. The population density was 1,841.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Yucaipa was 40,824 White, 837 African American, 485 Native American, 1,431 Asian, 74 Pacific Islander, 5,589 from other races, and 2,127 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13,943 persons.
The census reported that 50,813 people lived in households, 227 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 327 were institutionalized.
There were 18,231 households, 6,996 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 9,842 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,231 had a female householder with no husband present, 1,026 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,061 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 114 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4,198 households were one person and 1,970 had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79. There were 13,099 families ; the average family size was 3.29.
The age distribution was 13,444 people under the age of 18, 4,489 people aged 18 to 24, 12,536 people aged 25 to 44, 14,064 people aged 45 to 64, and 6,834 people who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
There were 19,642 housing units at an average density of 704.2 per square mile, of the occupied units 13,503 were owner-occupied and 4,728 were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.0%. 37,165 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,648 people lived in rental housing units.

2000

Since the city incorporated in 1989, it has experienced a significant level of growth. At the 2000 census Yucaipa had 41,207 residents, 15,193 households, and 10,680 families. The population density was 1,483.4 inhabitants per square mile. There were 16,112 housing units at an average density of 580.0 per square mile. The racial makeup was 85.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.0% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos constitute 18.4%.
Of the 15,193 households 35.4% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples; 11.6% had a female householder; and 29.7% were non-families. 25.3% of households were one person and 13.4% of those were 65 or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2.
The age distribution was 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
The median household income was $39,144 and the median family income was $48,683. Males had a median income of $40,480 versus $25,957 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,949. About 8.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Prior to the Spanish conquest of the Americas and the arrival of European settlers from Mexico, the land of the Yucaipa Valley was occupied by the Serrano Indians for possibly 1,000 years.

Yucaipa Rancheria

Yucaipa Valley supported a large population of Serrano Indians. The fertile valley was watered by springs and creeks running out of the San Bernardino Mountains. The Serrano lived in this location most of the year, but would make excursions into the mountains to gather acorns and other food items during their harvest season. The Serrano name for the area was Yucaipat which meant "green valley." The Rancheria is marked by California Historical Landmark #620.

Yucaipa Adobe

Near the Rancheria is the Yucaipa Adobe that is believed to be the oldest house in San Bernardino County. Diego Sepúlveda, nephew of Antonio María Lugo, built the Adobe in 1842 on land that was part of the Rancho San Bernardino granted in 1842 to the Lugos. It had formerly been land controlled by San Gabriel Mission. The Rancho suffered losses of cattle and horses from raids by Native Americans coming through Cajon Pass and Banning Pass from the deserts. Eventually, they sold the Rancho to Mormon settlers in September 1851. The Adobe's later owners included John Brown, Sr., James W. Waters, and the Dunlap family; it was acquired by San Bernardino County in 1955. The site is marked by California Historical Landmark #528.
The nearby Oak Glen area is best known for its apple orchards, some of which are operated by the direct descendants of the original founders. The Parrish Pioneer Ranch and orchard were founded by Enoch Parrish in 1876, with the other families coming into the area later.

2005 earthquake

At 1:53 p.m. on June 16, 2005, Yucaipa experienced a 4.9 Mw earthquake that was centered four miles north of the center of town. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI and was felt from downtown Los Angeles to some areas of San Diego. Three people were injured.

2012 uptown revitalization

In a controversial effort to reinvigorate the struggling uptown Yucaipa area, the city took on multiple
Uptown Yucaipa Boulevard Improvements, 2nd Street to Bryant Street

This phase of the project, funded by Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bond funds and Pavement Management Program funds completed street, drainage, hardscape, parallel on-street parking and reverse angle parking improvements on Yucaipa Boulevard between Bryant Street and 2nd Street. The project also included intersection improvements, replacing the existing traffic signals at the intersections of Yucaipa Boulevard at 2nd Street and California Street with roundabouts, associated hardscape and landscape features. Pedestrian improvements, including sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, street light foundations and associated signing and striping were also incorporated into the project.
Uptown Yucaipa Boulevard Improvements, 2nd Street to Bryant Street
This project, ultimately funded the same as Phase 2B above, provided decorative street light pole fixtures fitted with banners, speakers, video cameras, receptacles, and hanging baskets, lighted bollards, and the infrastructure, such as conduit, wiring and power source pedestals, required to support the project. Phase 2D provided landscaping in the planters including trees, shrubs and wood chips along with the necessary irrigation, wiring, water meter and control systems necessary to support the landscaping and outdoor speakers for the sound system.
Uptown Decorative Metal Archway

This project was also funded by Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bond funds and Pavement Management Program funds and will install the Decorative Metal Archway immediately west of the 2nd Street Roundabout on Yucaipa Boulevard.
Uptown Decorative Metal Fence Fabrication and Installation

This phase of the Uptown Streetscape Project was also funded by Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bond funds and Pavement Management Program funds and installed a decorative metal fence in the roundabout areas at 2nd Street and California Street and Yucaipa Boulevard.

2019 Uptown Revitalization

Performing Arts Center

In 2016, Yucaipa broke ground on a multi-purpose performing arts center on the corner of Acacia Avenue and California Street. Sitting on 2.7 acres in the heart of uptown, the 16,200 sq. ft. venue will host a variety of events including a community theater, open-air concerts, dance, and other arts-related events.

Government

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In the United States House of Representatives, Yucaipa is in.
From November 1999, Richard D. Riddell was the longest-serving mayor in Yucaipa's history. In November 2012, at the request of newly sworn councilman Bobby Duncan, Denise Hoyt was named the new Mayor.

Education in Yucaipa

The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District serves both cities, with the following schools:
The San Bernardino Community College District serves Yucaipa and the Inland Empire at Crafton Hills College, located in the city.

Public safety

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department serves Yucaipa—including the nearby unincorporated towns of Mentone, Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Angeleus Oaks, and Mountain Home Village—from its regional station at 34282 Yucaipa Boulevard. Since there is no official jail facility at this station, suspects are booked at either Central Jail in downtown San Bernardino or the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
Yucaipa has contracted operation of its fire department to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection which serves the city from three stations: the 33000 block of Yucaipa Boulevard, Bryant Street, and the southwest corner of Fifth Street and Wildwood Canyon Road. Cal-Fire also provides paramedic level emergency medical service while patient transport by ground is handled by a private ambulance service.

Notable people

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