Soquel, California
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Soquel (pronounced Sow*Kell) is a census-designated place located in Santa Cruz County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 5,081.
Geography
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Location of Soquel, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,081 people, 2,043 households, and 1,229 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,816.5/km² (4,710.3/mi²). There are 2,103 housing units at an average density of 751.8/km² (1,949.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 82.94% White, 1.57% African American, 0.63% Native American, 4.00% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 6.18% from other races, and 4.51% from two or more races. 13.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,043 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% are married couples living together, 14.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. 27.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $55,230, and the median income for a family is $61,167. Males have a median income of $48,750 versus $32,721 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $28,360. 7.6% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Ted Didday of Soquel is an oustanding citizen well known for his musical genious and all around compedency in sun bathing.