Editing Elkhorn, California

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{{Infobox settlement
 | official_name            = Elkhorn, California
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 | image_caption            = Population sign on Dolan Road
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 | map_caption              = Location in [[Monterey County, California|Monterey County]] and the state of [[California]]
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 | subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
 | subdivision_name1        = {{flag|California}}
 | subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in California|County]]
 | subdivision_name2        = [[Monterey County, California|Monterey]]
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 | leader_title1            = [[California's 17th State Senate district|State Senator]]
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 | leader_title2            = [[California's 29th State Assembly district|Assemblymember]]
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 | leader_title3            = [[California's 20th congressional district|U. S. Rep.]]
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 | area_total_sq_mi         = 4.825
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 | elevation_ft             = 10
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 | population_as_of         = 2020
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 | population_total         = 1588
 | population_metro         = 
 | population_density_km2   = 
 | population_density_sq_mi = 330.6
 | timezone                 = [[Pacific Time Zone|PST]]
 | utc_offset               = -8
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 | postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]s
 | postal_code              = 95012 ([[Castroville, California|Castroville]])<br/>93907 ([[Prunedale, California|Prunedale]])
 | area_code                = [[Area code 831|831]]
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 | blank1_info              = 277507,<ref name=GNIS1>{{gnis|277507|Elkhorn}}</ref> 2408075<ref name=GNIS2>{{gnis|2408075|Elkhorn Census Designated Place}}</ref>
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'''Elkhorn''' is an unincorporated community and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Monterey County, California|Monterey County]], [[California]], United States.<ref name=GNIS1/><ref name=GNIS2/>

Elkhorn was originally a stop on the [[Southern Pacific Railroad]] {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} north of [[Castroville, California|Castroville]], at an elevation of {{convert|10|ft|m|1}}.<ref name=gnis /> The settled part of the community now occupies the hills to the east of the railroad. The population of the Elkhorn CDP was 1,588 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/> Local understandings of the extent of Elkhorn may vary from the Census definition.

Elkhorn was named after the elk in the area that have since gone extinct.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}

==Geography==
Elkhorn is in northern Monterey County, {{convert|14|mi}} northwest of [[Salinas, California|Salinas]], the [[county seat]]; {{convert|7|mi|0}} south of [[Watsonville, California|Watsonville]]; and {{convert|22|mi}} northeast of [[Monterey, California|Monterey]]. The community receives mail within the [[ZIP Code]] areas of 95012 (Castroville) and 93907 ([[Prunedale, California|Prunedale]] / Salinas). [[Elkhorn Slough]], the largest tidal [[salt marsh]] in the area outside of San Francisco Bay, borders the northwest side of the community. The [[Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve]] promotes education about and preservation of the salt marsh environs.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Elkhorn CDP has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|0.02|sqmi|2}}, or 0.46%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>

===Streets===
Main county roads include Castroville Boulevard, Dolan Road, Elkhorn Road, and Meridian Road. Castroville Boulevard leads southwest to [[California State Route 156|Highway 156]] and east to the Prunedale area and [[U.S. Route 101]]. Dolan Road leads west to [[California State Route 1|Highway 1]]. Minor county roads include Del Monte Farms, Bayview Road, Walker Valley Road, Long Valley Road, Amaral Road, Paradise Canyon Road.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1990= 1458
|2000= 1591
|2010= 1565
|2020= 1588
|footnote=source:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing (1790-2000)|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2010-07-30}}</ref>
}}

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Elkhorn had a population of 1,565. The population density was {{convert|324.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Elkhorn was 1,122 (71.7%) White, 9 (0.6%) African American, 7 (0.4%) Native American, 63 (4.0%) Asian, 3 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 286 (18.3%) from other races, and 75 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 588 people (37.6%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0622034|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715024719/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0622034|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Elkhorn CDP|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 532 households, 183 (34.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 329 (61.8%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 58 (10.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 27 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 33 (6.2%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 2 (0.4%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 95 households (17.9%) were one person and 29 (5.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94. There were 414 families (77.8% of households); the average family size was 3.21.

The age distribution was 364 people (23.3%) under the age of 18, 149 people (9.5%) aged 18 to 24, 349 people (22.3%) aged 25 to 44, 519 people (33.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 184 people (11.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

There were 565 housing units at an average density of 117.0 per square mile, of the occupied units 380 (71.4%) were owner-occupied and 152 (28.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 0.6%. 1,098 people (70.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 467 people (29.8%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,591 people, 523 households, and 411 families in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|327.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 542 housing units at an average density of {{convert|111.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. Most residents live in detached single family homes with land, individual and shared water wells and [[leach field]]s. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the CDP was 72.16% White, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 18.29% from other races, and 3.96% from two or more races. 27.91% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
Of the 523 households 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 14.1% of households were one person and 3.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.34.

The age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median household income was $70,370 and the median family income was $71,296. Males had a median income of $40,662 versus $36,274 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,999. About 4.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
[[Image:Strawberry Fields near Amaral Road.JPG|thumb|right|Strawberry fields in Elkhorn]]
Agricultural is a major part of Elkhorn's small economy. Strawberries and artichokes are key crops. Most Elkhorn residents work in the surrounding areas of [[Castroville, California|Castroville]], [[Prunedale, California|Prunedale]], and [[Moss Landing, California|Moss Landing]], and in the nearby larger towns of [[Watsonville, California|Watsonville]], [[Salinas, California|Salinas]], and [[Monterey, California|Monterey]]. Elkhorn shares zip codes with nearby Castroville and Prunedale. Elkhorn has limited business and retail services. The only retail service in Elkhorn is the Elkhorn Superette which is located on the west side of Elkhorn Road, just north of Bayview Road. The nearest business and retail center is located about {{convert|3|mi|km|spell=in}} away in Castroville. However, many Elkhorn residents travel about 20 minutes to the nearby cities for greater retail and service needs such as department stores, movie theaters, and health services which are not located in Castroville.

==Government==
As an unincorporated area, Elkhorn is administered by the [[Monterey County Board of Supervisors]]. Elkhorn is part of District 2, whose current supervisor is Louis R. Calcagno.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/d2_supervisor.htm |title=County of Monterey, District 5 Supervisor |access-date=2006-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001051306/http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/d2_supervisor.htm |archive-date=2012-10-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  The Board is responsible for providing all local public services.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/services.htm |title=County of Monterey Services |access-date=2006-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006062836/http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/services.htm |archive-date=2006-10-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Elkhorn is located in the Coastal Zone and all new development is subject to approval by the [[California Coastal Commission]].

==Education==
Elkhorn Elementary School is the only school located in Elkhorn, and it serves the surrounding K-6 student population. Elkhorn Elementary is the polling site for Elkhorn voters. Middle school students in grades 7 and 8 currently attend North Monterey County Middle School and high school students in grades 9-12 attend [[North Monterey County High School]], both located in Castroville. All local public schools are part of the [[North Monterey County Unified School District]].<ref>http://www.nmcusd.org/</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Dolan Road.JPG|Dolan Road
Image:Elkhorn Slough.JPG|Elkhorn Slough in the distance
Image:Homes near Castroville Blvd..JPG|Homes near Castroville Blvd.
Image:Elkhorn Elementary.JPG|Elkhorn Elementary
</gallery>

==References==
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{{Monterey County, California}}

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Monterey County, California]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in California]]