[citation needed] Of those voters, 72,550 (49.3%) are registered Democratic, 42,744 (29.1%) are registered Republican, 5,488 (3.7%) are registered with other political parties, and 26,284 (17.9%) declined to state a political party. Roughly 8% of neighborhoods, as defined by Census Block Groups, had a median household income above $100,000 per year, about 60% above the national median. [55], Big Sur - Midcounty coastline with the McWay Rocks in foreground, California State University at Monterey Bay, Carmel-by-the-Sea - Golden Bough Playhouse, Gorda, California - A view of the Pacific Ocean, Hat in three stages of landing by Claes Oldemburg - Salinas, Monterey - Scuba diving lessons in Monterey Bay, Monterey - Fremont Peak, viewed from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey County - Strawberry fields in rural area, Junipero Serra Peak, highest point in the county, Salinas - Newer Spanish-Revival style house in Harden Ranch, Salinas - An average 1,400 sq ft (130 m2) home in North Salinas, Salinas - Residential neighborhood at Harden Ranch, Salinas, Agricultural fields in the Salinas Valley, Soledad - Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}36°14′N 121°19′W / 36.24°N 121.31°W / 36.24; -121.31, ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county, Counties in italics sometimes included in the definition of the Central Coast, Cities by population and voter registration, Other = Some other race + Two or more races, Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native. From 1900 until 1992, the only Democrats to carry the county were Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson. Monterey County has habitat to support the following endangered species: Generally, the western/southern parts of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley, Creekbridge (Salinas), and eastern parts of Prundale were the county's most affluent and educated (see dark blue on map). [32] In addition, any redistricting changes must comply with both California law as well as the federal Voting Rights Act. There were 121,236 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. [29], The Board conducts its meetings in the county seat, Salinas, and is a member of the regional governmental agency, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. [33], The 1st District is geographically the smallest supervisorial district in Monterey County and is entirely within the city limits of the city of Salinas. Therefore MCSO does not expressly or by implication warrant that the information or data accessed by the user is accurate or correct. According to the California Secretary of State, as of April 2008, Monterey County has 147,066 registered voters. The coastline, including Big Sur, State Route 1, and the 17 Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula, has made the county world-famous. [45], In the California State Assembly, Monterey County is split between the 29th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Mark Stone, and the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Robert Rivas. [32] The next supervisorial election will be held on March 8, 2022. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003. Taken together, the five districts comprise the entirety of the county. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Monterey County Health Department exists ⦠[7] Monterrey is a variation of Monterrei, a municipality in the Galicia region of Spain where the Conde de Monterrey and his father (the Fourth Count of Monterrei) were from. Monterey County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. These areas had a median household income significantly above that of the California or the U.S. overall (typically above $95,000 vs. $60,000 for California and $52,000 for the U.S.)[11] and comprised roughly 8%-10% of neighborhoods (as defined by Census Block Groups). The city of Monterey was the capital of California under Spanish and Mexican rule. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), officially the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, is the United States' largest sheriff's department, with approximately 18,000 employees. 94-171 Summary File Data", "Monterey County Supervisors and Their Districts", "Districts and Redistricting, Monterey County Elections", "Monterey County Supervisorial District 1 Map", "Monterey County 1st District Supervisor Luis Alejo", "Monterey County Supervisorial District 2 Map", "District 2 - Supervisor John M. 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[29][39], The 3rd District is represented by Chris Lopez. 470 were here. The Sheriff’s Office said at that time that Santos Fonseca and Jonathan Salazar exploited a “blind spot” in the hallway of the jail housing unit where they were awaiting trial on murder and other charges, then made a 22-inch by 8-inch hole through sheetrock and metal screening in a bathroom ceiling. 2525 NW 62nd St (Main location. [32] Boundaries are adjusted decennially based on data reported by the United States Census Bureau for the most recent census. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! if the U.S. overall was a Census Block Group in Monterey County, it would be the 86th poorest of 226). Murder suspect escapes from Monterey County Jail, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Coronavirus: California’s cases fall below summer peak. [42] Her current term expires in December 2020. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. * Asterisk denotes a hypothetical rank among Monterey County's 226 Census Block Groups (e.g. She is an 18 year-old Asian female. Monterey County, officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California.As of the 2010 census, the population was 415,057. U.S. Census Bureau. As of December 2005, Monterey County ranked among America's ten most expensive counties, with Santa Barbara County topping the list with a median home price of $753,790. Local newspapers include the Monterey County Herald, Monterey County Weekly, Salinas Californian and the Carmel Pine Cone. 339 East Jefferson Street ... Martin County Sheriff. Luis Armando Sarabia, 23, was arrested in January 2019 in connection to the death of Charles Adolfo Jose. [36], The 4th District includes the southwest portion of the city of Salinas, the cities of Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Seaside, Sand City, and the former military installation at Fort Ord. SALINAS — A suspect awaiting trial in a Greenfield murder case escaped the Monterey County Jail Monday afternoon, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. MST also runs service to San Jose, California in Santa Clara County, The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Monterey County. The disparity between the median household income of roughly $48,305 and the median home price of $700k has been cause for recent concern over excluding potential home buyers from the market. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. This coincided with the top 20 census block groups in the county listed below. [36], In the United States House of Representatives, Monterey County is part of California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta. However this information can change quickly. The county derives its name from Monterey Bay. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000", "2010 Census P.L. On 01-23-2021 at approximately 0346 hours, the Monterey County Sheriffâs Office received a single report of two gunshots heard in the Monte Del Lago community in North Monterey County. Thornburg said the circumstances of the two escapes are very different but the Sheriff’s Office will investigate how Sarabia was able to escape. This is the third time since the Bond Fire in December that ⦠She was last seen on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 A.M. in the 14700 block of Garden Hill Dr. in the city of La Mirada. [11][12], Least affluent neighborhoods (Median Household Income of $34.1k or less)[12][15]. The Sheriff’s Office served search warrants in Salinas and King City looking for Sarabia and Thornburg said detectives are working to track him down. [36], The 3rd District covers the majority of the Salinas Valley and southern Monterey County, extending to its border with San Luis Obispo County. if the U.S. overall was a Census Block Group in Monterey County, it would be the 141st most affluent of 226). According to the Sheriff’s Office, Sarabia is a 22-year-old Hispanic man, who stands at 5-foot-10 and weighs about 240 pounds. Bush in 1988 being the last Republican to win Monterey County. In the northern, more densely populated part in the county, the median home price was even higher, at $712,500, making it the fourth most expensive housing market in California. The racial makeup of Monterey County was 230,717 (55.6%) White, 12,785 (3.1%) African American, 5,464 (1.3%) Native American, 25,258 (6.1%) Asian (2.8% Filipino, 0.7% Korean, 0.6% Chinese, 0.6% Japanese, 0.4% Vietnamese, 0.4% Indian), 2,071 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 117,405 (28.3%) from other races, and 21,357 (5.1%) from two or more races. * Asterisk denotes a hypothetical rank among Monterey County's 226 Census Block Groups (e.g. Chief Deputy John Thornburg said the Sheriff’s Office considers Sarabia to be dangerous and the public should call 911 and avoid contacting Sarabia if they spot him. Los Angeles County Sheriffâs Department Missing Personâs Unit investigators are asking for the publicâs help locating Missing Person Paige Peijmen Thoennes. Office of the Attorney General, Department of Justice, State of California. The 5th District includes the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Pacific Grove; the unincorporated communities of Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, San Benancio, Corral de Tierra, and Jamesburg; military installations at the Presidio of Monterey, the Defense Language Institute, and the Naval Postgraduate School; and the Ventana Wilderness area of the Los Padres National Forest. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.65. Monterey County is a member of the regional governmental agency, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. Monterey County comprises the Salinas, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Two murder suspects escaped from the jail in November 2019 and were arrested at the U.S./Mexico border days later. Median Home Prices Down 47% From Peak", "This site has been redesigned and relocated. The district includes the unincorporated communities of Spreckels, Chualar, and Jolon; the eastern portion of the city of Salinas; the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, Soledad, and King City; the military installations at Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Roberts; and portions of the Los Padres National Forest. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. Men had a median income of $38,444 versus $30,036 for women. U.S. Census Bureau. [11][12], Most affluent neighborhoods (Median Household Income above $100k/yr.)[12][15]. [38] His current term expires in December 2022. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 230,003 persons (55.4%); 50.2% of Monterey County is Mexican, 0.8% Salvadoran, and 0.5% Puerto Rican.[27]. MONTEREY COUNTY â Monterey County Sheriffâs Office has issued an evacuation warning for residents who live within one and two miles downslope of the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scar areas due to an upcoming storm with the potential for life-threatening debris flows. It provides patrol and detective services for the unincorporated areas of the county. [30][31], Supervisorial district boundaries are divided roughly equally according to population, using data from the most recent census. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow. Radio stations Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz area of dominant influence (ADI) or continuous measurement market (CMM). [29] Her current term expires in December 2020. The economy is primarily based upon tourism in the coastal regions and agriculture in the Salinas River valley. Gonzales. Television service for the community comes from the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz designated market area (DMA). 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Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, California's 20th congressional district, California State University, Monterey Bay, List of museums in the California Central Coast, List of school districts in Monterey County, California, National Register of Historic Places listings in Monterey County, California, "Merging 'Loyalty to the Oil Industry' and 'Grudge Against California,' Trump Opens 725,000 Acres to Fossil Fuel Drilling", "MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2013 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)", "EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER", "POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS BY HOUSEHOLD TYPE BY AGE OF HOUSEHOLDER", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. The racial makeup of the county was 55.9% White, 3.8% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 6.0% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 27.8% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. Storm damage has closed sections of Hwy 1 south of Big Sur and near the Monterey County line. ), Jane Parker - 4th District (current board chair), This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 15:02. 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American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19113. Hayward police seek fatal hit-and-run collision suspect, Trio arrested on suspicion of robbing Peninsula bakery, San Jose: 28-year-old woman killed in overturn crash, Police: Man fired gun at attempted robber in Oakland’s Chinatown. Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. The median age was 32 years. My guests think I'm poor. [29][34], Luis Alejo represents the 1st District on the Board of Supervisors. In Monterey County, the median home price was $699,900. Monterey-Salinas Transit provides transit service throughout most of Monterey County, with buses to Big Sur and King City as well as in Monterey, Salinas and Carmel. [29][37], John Phillips is currently the Supervisor for the 2nd District. About 9.7% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B03003. [13][14] Overall, the Salinas metropolitan area, defined as coterminous with Monterey County, was among the least educated urban areas in the nation. In August 2018, it adopted a flag designed by a Nob Hill resident.[50]. At the local level, Monterey County is governed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Like all governing bodies in California, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors is empowered with both legislative and executive authority over the entirety of Monterey County and is the primary governing body for all unincorporated areas within the County boundaries. [29][41], Jane Parker currently holds the seat for 4th District Supervisor. Except for Sand City, all of the other cities, towns, and the unincorporated area of Monterey County have more individuals registered with the Democratic Party than the Republican Party. The median income for a household in the county was $48,305, and the median income for a family was $51,169. Tom Wright covers crime and breaking news in Monterey County. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The 2010 United States Census reported that Monterey County had a population of 415,057. The end of the United States housing bubble has caused prices to drop substantially, with median home prices having fallen to $280,000 as at September 2008. U.S. Census Bureau. The Monterey County Sheriff provides court protection, jail management, and coroner service for the entire county. [40] His current term expires in December 2022. “We think he went over the fence across the top of one of the buildings of the main jail and then down by where the receiving area is.”. Inmate search. SALINAS â A suspect awaiting trial in a Greenfield murder case escaped the Monterey County Jail Monday afternoon, according to the Monterey County Sheriffâs Office. [54], Monterey County is served by Amtrak trains and Greyhound Lines buses. 800 Southeast Monterey Road Stuart, Florida 34994: 772.220.7200. U.S. Census Bureau. The department's three main responsibilities entail providing patrol services for 153 unincorporated communities of Los Angeles County, California and 42 cities, providing ⦠After deputies discovered he was gone, they were able to discover Sarabia’s path out by watching footage from security cameras. MONTEREY and WARM SPRINGS â The eight deaths in Bath County from the coronavirus have now been officially reported from the outbreak at The Springs Nursing Center. [36], As the northernmost supervisorial district in Monterey County, the 2nd District includes the communities of Boronda, Castroville, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, the northern neighborhoods of the city of Salinas, and those portions of the community of Aromas that are located within Monterey County. The Board has five elected members, each of whom represents one of five districts. [35] His current term expires in December 2020. 6.3% were of German and 5.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,771 square miles (9,770 km2), of which 3,281 square miles (8,500 km2) is land and 491 square miles (1,270 km2) (13%) is water. The area was originally populated by Ohlone, Salinan and Esselen tribes. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19301. [46], In the California State Senate, Monterey County is split between the 12th Senate District, represented by Democrat Anna Caballero, and the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird.[47]. 46.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county seat and largest city is Salinas.. Monterey County comprises the Salinas, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.It borders the Monterey Bay, from which it derives its name.The northern half of the bay is in ⦠Arrest log Gadsden. Inmates provided a cover story for Sarabia, Thornburg said, as he escaped. [8] The county is roughly 1.5 times larger than the state of Delaware, and roughly similar in population and size to Santa Barbara County. In Sand City, the Republicans have the advantage by 1 voter. As of the 2010 census, the population was 415,057. Miss Manners: I think my style is charming. The per capita income for the county was $20,165. About 4.5% of neighborhoods, as defined by Census Block Groups, had a median household income below $30,000 per year, about 60% below the national median. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. For every 100 female residents there were 107.3 male residents. Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes. Thornburg said Sarabia escaped around 3 p.m. Monday and officials discovered he was missing about three hours later. The population density was 121 people per square mile (47/km2). “It looks like somebody distracted the deputy and he was able to hide and conceal himself on the yard and then he escaped over the fence,” Thornburg said. He shed his jail uniform during his escape. Monterey County, officially the County of Monterey, is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013. [5] The county seat and largest city is Salinas.[6]. Incorporated municipalities within the county that have their own municipal police departments are: Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Castroville, King City, Marina, Seaside, Sand City, and Parts of the county were given to San Benito County in 1874. United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. 52.9% spoke English, 39.6% Spanish and 1.6% Tagalog as their first language. For most of the 20th century, Monterey County was a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. Since 1992, the county has become a Democratic stronghold in Presidential and congressional elections, with George H.W. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The bay was named by Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1602 in honor of the Conde de Monterrey (or Count of Monterrey), then the Viceroy of New Spain. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. In October 2019, the Bureau of Land Management ended a five-year moratorium on leasing federal land in California to fossil fuel companies, opening 725,000 acres (1100 sq. U.S. Census Bureau. [29][43][44], Mary L. Adams is currently the 5th District Supervisor. miles; 29,000 ha) to drilling in San Benito, Monterey, and Fresno counties.[9]. [36], The 5th District is geographically the largest of the five supervisorial districts, and covers most of the Monterey Peninsula and southern coastline of Monterey County down to the southern county border with San Luis Obispo County. In central and eastern Salinas up to 46% of individuals lived below the poverty line and those without a secondary educations formed a plurality or majority of residents. Social deprivation (poverty and low levels of educational attainment) was concentrated in the central and eastern parts of Salinas, and central areas of Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Soledad and King City. Researchers have discovered a âdramatic increaseâ in the number of great white sharks swimming in Monterey Bay in recent years, including an area off Santa Cruz County ⦠Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sarabia is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 831-755-6276. This coincided with the 10 poorest of the 20 lowest income neighborhoods listed in the table below. “He pretty much discarded everything on the roof of the jail,” Thornburg said of Sarabia’s clothes, explaining his jail-issued boxer shorts were all the clothes he had left. The inmate was in the yard on the roof of one of the jail’s buildings when he hid from guards and escaped. [12] Educational attainment was at least on part with, or above, state and national levels,[13] in these areas while the percentage of people living in poverty was typically a third or less than national and statewide average (with the exception of South Salinas).[14]. Monterey County Sheriff's Office updates this information regularly. There were 131,708 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile (15/km2). Most of the county's people live near the northern coast and Salinas Valley, while the southern coast and inland mountain regions are sparsely populated. Falcon Meadows), Salinas, North Salinas (E. Bernal Drive./Natividad Rd. For every 100 female residents age 18 and over, there were 107.7 male residents.
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