Westley, California

Last updated

Westley
Westley, California - 001.jpg
Historic RR water tank in Westley, CA [2]
Stanislaus County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Westley Highlighted.svg
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°32′54″N121°12′5″W / 37.54833°N 121.20139°W / 37.54833; -121.20139
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of California.svg  California
County Stanislaus
Area
[3]
  Total1.743 sq mi (4.515 km2)
  Land1.743 sq mi (4.515 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
  Total575
  Density330/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95387
Area code 209
FIPS code 06-84480
GNIS feature ID0237554

Westley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California. The population was 603 [5] [6] at the 2010 census, down from 747 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Contents

History

The Oxford Tire Pile

Oxford Energy had a major stake in a large local scrap tire pile operation. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] When it mostly burnt down in 1997, it was the largest single collection of waste tires on the west coast. [7] [8]

Filbin had begun trucking used tires into Ed's Tire Disposal even before the construction of I-5 between 1956 and 1979. [12] Oxford Energy had been dumping near Westley in various piles since the 1950s. [7] [8]

Oxford Energy officials heard about it causing an eyesore and environmental blight and in 1984 approached both Filbin and the county, proposing the tire-to-energy project. However, it was turned down on environmental grounds. [12]

About 10,000-20,000 tires were being dumped there each day in 1957. It was under a 24-hour security guard. [12]

Some 40 years later the dump had grown to about 6,000,000 tires. In 1997, the state stepped in under a special local legislative mandate to dispose of them. [7] [8]

Shortly after a local photographer, Mr Burtynsky, had photographed Oxford Pile #8, a lightning strike in the facility started a fire that took weeks to extinguish. [7] [8]

Geography

Westley is located at 37°32′54″N121°12′5″W / 37.54833°N 121.20139°W / 37.54833; -121.20139 (37.548255, -121.201264). [13] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.

Westley lies at the base of the Diablo Range, in the vicinity of Ingram Creek. Somewhat nearby is the San Joaquin Fault. East of the San Joaquin Fault there is a flow pattern of alluvium reported as a mud flow. [14] This flow pattern was deposited in the early Holocene period or the late Pleistocene. [15]

Demographics

Historic population

2010

At the 2010 census Westley had a population of 603. The population density was 346 inhabitants per square mile (134/km2). The racial makeup of Westley was 212 (35.2%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 5 (0.8%) Native American, 1 (0.2%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 368 (61.0%) from other races, and 17 (2.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 579 people (96.0%). [17]

The census reported that 601 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 149 households, 99 (66.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 96 (64.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 25 (16.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 12 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 8 (5.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 14 households (9.4%) were one person and 7 (4.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.03. There were 133 families (89.3% of households); the average family size was 4.32.

The age distribution was 242 people (40.1%) under the age of 18, 51 people (8.5%) aged 18 to 24, 159 people (26.4%) aged 25 to 44, 111 people (18.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 40 people (6.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

There were 157 housing units at an average density of 90.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 32 (21.5%) were owner-occupied and 117 (78.5%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 102 people (16.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 499 people (82.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 747 people, 139 households, and 128 families in the CDP. The population density was 445 inhabitants per square mile (172/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 90.0 per square mile (34.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 39.36% White, 1.07% African American, 2.41% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 53.82% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.94%. [18]

Of the 139 households 67.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.2% were non-families. 7.2% of households were one person and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.38 and the average family size was 4.54.

The age distribution was 36.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% 65 or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.2 males.

Westley, California Westly CA.JPG
Westley, California

The median household income was $20,417 and the median family income was $21,458. Males had a median income of $16,691 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,137. About 42.6% of families and 64.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 68.3% of those under age 18 and 27.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Westley is in the 12th Senate District , represented by Republican Shannon Grove, and the 21st Assembly District , represented by Democrat Diane Papan. [19]

In the United States House of Representatives, Westley is in California's 10th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mark DeSaulnier. [20]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kalifornsky, Alaska</span> Census-designated place in Alaska, United States

Kalifornsky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 8,487 at the 2020 census, up from 7,850 in 2010. It is the most populated locality in the borough.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bowles, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Bowles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census, down from 182 at the 2000 census. Bowles is located 11 miles (18 km) south of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 279 feet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Westhaven-Moonstone, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Westhaven-Moonstone is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Humboldt County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,205, up from 1,044 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oildale, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Oildale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Oildale is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-northwest of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 469 feet (143 m). The population was 32,684 at the 2010 census, up from 27,885 at the 2000 census. In the 2020 census, Oildale's population was 35,520. It is an unincorporated suburban town just north of Bakersfield across the Kern River, west of the Kern River Oil Field, and east of Highway 99.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Desert View Highlands, California</span> Census designated place in California, United States

Desert View Highlands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2010 census, up from 2,337 at the 2000 census. It is surrounded by the City of Palmdale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East San Gabriel, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

East San Gabriel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 14,874 at the 2010 census, up from 14,512 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mayflower Village, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Mayflower Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 5,515 at the 2010 census, up from 5,081 at the 2000 census. The ZIP Codes serving the community are 91006, which is served by Arcadia and 91016, which is served by Monrovia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North El Monte, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

North El Monte is a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 3,723 at the 2010 census, up from 3,703 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Rancho Dominguez, California</span> Unincorporated community in California, United States

West Rancho Dominguez, formerly known as West Compton and also known as East Gardena, is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,347. The community lies to the west of the city of Compton. The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 90220 & 90248.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, United States. The population was 11,492 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Auburn, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

North Auburn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,452 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lenwood, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Lenwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Mojave Desert near Barstow, in San Bernardino County, California.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Camp Pendleton South, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Camp Pendleton South is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, located at the southwest corner of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The population was 10,616 at the 2010 census, up from 8,854 at the 2000 census. Much of the population are residents of Camp Pendleton barracks situated in the area, as well as housing communities for married Marine and Navy personnel and their families. It, along with Camp Pendleton Mainside CDP, is one of two CDPs on the base.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terra Bella, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

Terra Bella is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 2,910 at the 2020 census, down from 3,310 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ferry Pass, Florida</span> Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Ferry Pass is a census-designated place (CDP) in Escambia County, Florida. It is a principal community in the Pensacola—Ferry Pass—Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located north of Pensacola city limits. The population was 29,921 at the 2020 United States Census, up from 28,921 at the 2010 United States Census. The University of West Florida, located in Ferry Pass, is the only university located in the Pensacola metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bayport, Florida</span> Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Bayport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 43 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">China Lake Acres, California</span> Census-designated place in California, United States

China Lake Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 1,876 at the 2010 census, up from 1,761 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Port Norris, New Jersey</span> Populated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey, US

Port Norris is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Commercial Township, in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Vineland-Millville- Bridgeton Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area for statistical purposes. As of the 2000 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,377. Legislation was passed in 1911 allowing voters to choose to incorporate Port Norris as a borough, independent from Commercial Township, but it was defeated in a referendum.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming</span> Census-designated place in Wyoming, United States

Antelope Valley-Crestview was a census-designated place (CDP) in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,658 at the 2010 census. Antelope Valley-Crestview was annexed by the nearby city of Gillette at the beginning of 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Falmouth (CDP), Massachusetts</span> Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States

Falmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) consisting of the primary settlement in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 3,799 at the 2010 census, out of 31,532 in the town as a whole. It was named after Falmouth, Cornwall, England.

References

  1. Taylor, Tom (Fall 2023). "THE RAILROAD AND THE ART OF PLACE: SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY". Railroad Heritage . Center for Railroad Photography & Art. pp. 44–61.
  2. Taylor, Tom (Fall 2023). "THE RAILROAD AND THE ART OF PLACE: SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY". Railroad Heritage . Center for Railroad Photography & Art. pp. 44–61.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places - California". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  4. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Westley, California (CA 95387) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders". www.city-data.com.
  6. 1 2 Staff, Website Services & Coordination. "2010 Census Interactive Population Map (Text Version) - U.S. Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Westerbeck, Colin (April 16, 2006). "Oxford Tire Pile #8, Westley, California" via LA Times.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Terribly charismatic piles of tires". November 28, 2011.
  9. "Oxford tire pile #7, Westley, California".
  10. "Oxford Tire Pile #1, Westley California - Hood Museum". hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.
  11. "Oil". Edward Burtynsky.
  12. 1 2 3 Taylor, Ronald B. (November 30, 1987). "Massive Pile of Tires Fuels Controversial Energy Plan" via LA Times.
  13. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  14. C.Michael Hogan, Marc Papineau, Ballard George, et al., Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development at the Westley Interchange, Earth Metrics Inc., Report 10529C, California State Environmental Clearinghouse, Sacramento, Ca., July, 1990
  15. Bartow, Geologic map of the East Flank of the Diablo Range from Hospital Creek to Poverty Flats (1985)
  16. "Westley, CA - USA.com™". www.usa.com.
  17. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Westley CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  19. "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California . Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  20. "California's 10th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 28, 2014.