Editing Gustine, California

{{Short description|City in Merced County, California, United States}}
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|established_date         = November 11, 1915<ref>{{Cite web
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 |title       = California Cities by Incorporation Date
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 |publisher   = California Association of [[Local Agency Formation Commission]]s
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'''Gustine''' is a city in [[Merced County, California|Merced County]], [[California]]. Gustine is located {{Convert|29|mi|km|0}} west of [[Merced, California|Merced]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|779}}</ref> at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m).<ref name=gnis />  At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city population was 6,110,<ref name="Census 2020"/> up from 5,520 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].

==Geography==
Gustine is located in the [[San Joaquin Valley]] at {{Coord|37|15|28|N|120|59|56|W}}<ref name=gnis /> at an elevation of about 31&nbsp;m (101&nbsp;ft) above [[sea level|MSL]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.6|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/>

===Climate===
This region experiences hot and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6&nbsp;°F.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Gustine has a [[Mediterranean climate#Warm-summer Mediterranean climate|warm-summer Mediterranean climate]], abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=648740&cityname=Gustine,+California,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Gustine, California Köppen Climate Classification|website=Weatherbase}}</ref>

==History==
Gustine was established in the early 1900s as a station on the [[Southern Pacific Railroad]] and named after Sara Miller, nicknamed "Gussie", the daughter of [[Henry Miller (rancher)|Henry Miller]], the "Cattle King", an early California land baron and Agricultural pioneer.<ref name=CGN /> Little Sara, always getting "gussied up" with fancy clothes, was killed when she was thrown from her horse when she was eight years old. The first post office opened in 1907.<ref name=CGN /> The city was incorporated in 1915.<ref name=CGN />

Gustine was the site of the first [[9-1-1]] system in [[California]], installed in March 1970.<ref name="history911">{{Cite web|url=http://www.911dispatch.com/911/history/|title=History of 911|website=911dispatch.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609122722/http://www.911dispatch.com/911/history/ |archive-date=9 June 2011 |url-status=usurped}}</ref>

Gustine is home to the nation's largest festa which is steeped in Portuguese tradition.

Gustine High School is home to the longest running basketball tournament in the state of California, which is put on by the city's Rotary Club. The tournament has been put on by the Rotary Club and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2017.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 716
|1930= 1016
|1940= 1355
|1950= 1984
|1960= 2300
|1970= 2793
|1980= 3142
|1990= 3931
|2000= 4698
|2010= 5520
|2020= 6110
|estyear=
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|estref=
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Gustine had a population of 5,520. The population density was {{convert|3,559.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Gustine was 3,875 (70.2%) White, 73 (1.3%) African American, 54 (1.0%) Native American, 95 (1.7%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,191 (21.6%) from other races, and 224 (4.1%) from two or more races.  Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,769 persons (50.2%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0631568|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715025326/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0631568|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Gustine city|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 1,879 households, 757 (40.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,025 (54.6%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 227 (12.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 118 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 98 (5.2%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 5 (0.3%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 437 households (23.3%) were one person and 234 (12.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94. There were 1,370 families (72.9% of households); the average family size was 3.50.

The age distribution was 1,577 people (28.6%) under the age of 18, 481 people (8.7%) aged 18 to 24, 1,352 people (24.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,319 people (23.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 791 people (14.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

There were 2,087 housing units at an average density of 1,345.6 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,197 (63.7%) were owner-occupied and 682 (36.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.2%. 3,348 people (60.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,172 people (39.3%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
As of the [[United States 2000 Census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 4,698 people in 1,683 households, including 1,216 families, in the city.  The population density was {{convert|2,970.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,114.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 72.26% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 18.97% from other races, and 5.49% from two or more races.  35.08% of the population were [[Hispanics in the United States|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race.

Gustine is home to a relatively high concentration of ethnic Portuguese-Americans. Most can trace their ancestry back to the [[Azores]], but the Portuguese-speaking community also welcomes many families from mainland [[Portugal]] and [[Brazil]]. This is shown by a large turnout in the yearly OLM (Our Lady of Miracles) Portuguese Festa when over 20,000 people from around Gustine and far away come to visit.

Of the 1,683 households 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.7% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.34.

The age distribution was 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $38,824 and the median family income  was $45,583. Males had a median income of $35,920 versus $22,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,821. About 11.5% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Much of the town's income has traditionally come from [[dairy]] [[dairy cattle|production]] and processing; Gustine is the home of a Golden Valley Cheese [[factory]] and formerly a [[Carnation (trademark)|Carnation]] processing plant. In addition, Morningstar Distributing, Hillview Packing, Pusateri Nut Company, and Ingomar Tomato Plant, and Wolfsens' Meat and Sausage are significant businesses in the area. As agricultural land becomes covered by housing developments, Gustine is becoming a [[bedroom community]] to the [[San Francisco Bay Area]], a 1½ hour [[Commuting|commute]] away.

==Government==
In the [[California State Legislature]], Gustine is in {{Representative|casd|12|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|21|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{Cite web
 | url = http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html
 | title = Statewide Database
 | publisher = UC Regents
 | access-date = December 10, 2014
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150201113744/http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html
 | archive-date = February 1, 2015
| url-status = dead
 }}</ref>

In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Gustine is in {{Representative|cacd|16|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|16|access-date=October 1, 2014}}</ref>

==Environmental issues==
The nearby San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (formerly [[Kesterson Wildlife Refuge]]), experienced an accumulation of [[selenium]] due to its location at the terminus of the incomplete [[San Luis Drain]]. [[Wildlife]] in this region developed a number of deformities,<ref>{{cite web |title=IIIc. Public health and safety: Element maps of soils |url=http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/ducklrg.gif |access-date=April 12, 2019 |date=October 29, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041029064607/http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/ducklrg.gif |archive-date=October 29, 2004 }}</ref> drawing the attention of [[news media]] and leading to the closure of the refuge.<ref>{{cite web |title=S-9|url=http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/0elemap.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311045508/http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/0elemap.htm|archive-date=March 11, 2007}}</ref>

==Education==
Gustine is served by the Gustine Unified School District (GUSD) a unified TK–12 public school district,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gustineusd.org/|title=Gustine USD|website=www.gustineusd.org}}</ref> and by the Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School (K-8).  There are five schools in the GUSD: Gustine Elementary School (GES), Romero Elementary School (RES), Gustine Middle School (GMS), Gustine High School (GHS), and Pioneer High School (PHS), a continuation school.

==Transportation==
Gustine is located at the intersection of [[California State Route 33|State Route 33]] and [[California State Route 140|State Route 140]], near the intersection of [[Interstate 5 (California)|Interstate 5]] and [[California State Route 140|State Route 140]].

Gustine is served by public [[Demand-responsive transport|Dial-A-Ride]] from Merced County's [[Merced County Transit|The Bus]]. The service connects Gustine with [[Los Banos, California|Los Banos]] and [[Dos Palos, California|Dos Palos]], and other communities on the west side of Merced County.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.mercedthebus.com/250/The-Micro-Bus | title=The Micro Bus &#124; Merced Transit Authority, CA - Official Website }}</ref>

The city is also served by [[Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority]] route 45W providing connections Monday through Saturday to [[Newman, California|Newman]], [[Crows Landing, California|Crows Landing]], and [[Patterson, California|Patterson]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Route 45W - Gustine, Newman, Crows Landing, Patterson {{!}} StanRTA, CA |url=https://www.stanrta.org/468/Route-45W |access-date=September 15, 2022 |website=www.stanrta.org}}</ref> This service to Gustine is proposed to be discontinued in early 2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 2022 |title=Alternatives for Community Consideration |url=https://www.stanrta.org/DocumentCenter/View/1292/Proposed-Route-Changes---All-Routes}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Gustine-California.html Factual Information from www.city-data.com]
* [https://www.gustineusd.org/ Gustine Unified School District Website]

{{Merced County, California}}

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