Calistoga, California
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Template:US City infobox Calistoga is a city located in Napa County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,190.
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Geography
Calistoga is located at 38°34'53" North, 122°34'58" West (38.581357, -122.582757)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,190 people, 2,042 households, and 1,243 families residing in the city. The population density is 770.7/km² (1,997.4/mi²). There are 2,249 housing units at an average density of 334.0/km² (865.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.65% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 17.61% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 38.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,042 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.20.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $38,454, and the median income for a family is $44,375. Males have a median income of $32,344 versus $29,844 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,134. 8.0% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Tourist's attractions
Calistoga is at the north end of the Napa Valley, heart of California's famous wine country. Thus there are many wineries within a short drive. Calistoga itself, however, is noted for its hot springs spas, a local specialty being immersion in hot volcanic ash known as a mud bath. Neraby attractions are:
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External links
- City of Calistoga web site (http://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us)
- The Weekly Calistogan (http://www.weeklycalistogan.com/) (one of two local newspapers)