Rosemont, California

Rosemont is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville metropolitan area. The population was 22,681 at the 2010 census, down from 22,904 at the 2000 census.

Rosemont
census-designated place
Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
Coordinates: 38°32′58″N 121°21′22″W
Country United States
State California
CountySacramento
Area
 • Total4.349 sq mi (11.26 km2)
 • Land4.349 sq mi (11.26 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total22,681
 • Density5,200/sq mi (2,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95826, 95827
Area code(s)916, 279
FIPS code06-62910
GNIS feature ID1659543

Geography

Rosemont is located at 38°32′58″N 121°21′22″W (38.549506, -121.356211).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

2010

At the 2010 census Rosemont had a population of 22,681. The population density was 5,215.0 people per square mile (2,013.5/km²). The racial makeup of Rosemont was 13,496 (59.5%) White, 2,720 (12.0%) African American, 310 (1.4%) Native American, 2,419 (10.7%) Asian, 134 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 1,754 (7.7%) from other races, and 1,848 (8.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,587 persons (20.2%).[3]

The census reported that 22,395 people (98.7% of the population) lived in households, 66 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 220 (1.0%) were institutionalized.

There were 8,363 households, 2,864 (34.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,571 (42.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,372 (16.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 556 (6.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 640 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 86 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,033 households (24.3%) were one person and 584 (7.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68. There were 5,499 families (65.8% of households); the average family size was 3.18.

The age distribution was 5,525 people (24.4%) under the age of 18, 2,611 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 6,496 people (28.6%) aged 25 to 44, 5,798 people (25.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,251 people (9.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

There were 8,991 housing units at an average density of 2,067.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 4,899 (58.6%) were owner-occupied and 3,464 (41.4%) were rented.The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.2%. 12,822 people (56.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 9,573 people (42.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 22,904 people, 8,380 households, and 5,488 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,335.2 people per square mile (2,061.4/km²). There were 8,584 housing units at an average density of 1,999.5 per square mile (772.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.49% White, 10.90% African American, 1.13% Native American, 11.17% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 5.31% from other races, and 6.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.20%.[4]

Of the 8,380 households 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 23.4% of households were one person and 4.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.18.

The age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median household income was $45,044 and the median family income was $48,148. Males had a median income of $36,931 versus $30,326 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,467. About 8.0% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Boundaries and community

The boundaries of Rosemont are Folsom Boulevard to the north, Bradshaw Road to the east, Jackson Highway (State Route 16) to the south, and South Watt Avenue to the west. The commercial district of Rosemont, which includes retail and dining establishments, is primarily located along Kiefer Boulevard. Rosemont contains a mixture of houses dating from the 1950s to newly constructed units.

Rosemont has a voluntary Community Association, known as the Rosemont Community Association (RCA) designed to serve as the community’s advocate on local and county issues and to sponsor community events and programs.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Rosemont is in the 6th Senate District, represented by Democrat Richard Pan, and in the 8th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Ken Cooley.[5]

In the United States House of Representatives, Rosemont is in California's 7th congressional district, represented by Democrat Ami Bera.[6]

Education

There are three elementary schools in Rosemont. Golden Empire Elementary is located in the southern portion of Rosemont. Sequoia Elementary is located in the northwest portion of Rosemont, and James W. Marshall is located on the boundary of Rosemont and Lincoln Village/Rancho Cordova in the northeast portion of Rosemont. The community's only middle school Albert Einstein Middle School is located in the central portion, and is named after Albert Einstein. Rosemont High School was opened in 2003, and is located on the east side of Rosemont. The community is served by the Sacramento City Unified School District.

Transportation

Sacramento Regional Transit operates the "Gold Line" of the light rail system which runs parallel to Folsom Boulevard. The Watt/Manlove station is a transfer point to several bus lines. Other stations in the community are Starfire Station, Tiber Station and Butterfield Station. Bus 72 is the main bus that runs through the central portion of Rosemont. The main roadways are Kiefer Boulevard, South Watt Avenue, Mayhew Road, Bradshaw Road, and Folsom Boulevard. U.S. Route 50 runs through the northeastern portion of Rosemont.

Adjacent areas

Notable residents
  • Alden Brock (2001-2015) - a Boy Scout who lived in Rosemont who was the sole individual to die at the 2015 Philmont Scout Ranch flash flood.[7]
  • Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox - Internet Comedians from Smosh who filmed majority of their videos in Hecox's Rosemont home until 2016.[8]

References
  1. U.S. Census Archived 2012-01-25 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Rosemont CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  6. "California's 7th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
  7. Chang, Richard (29 June 2015). "Sacramento Boy Scout swept away in New Mexico flash flood identified". Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on 2015-07-01. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  8. Mendonsa, Cristina (21 September 2011). "SMOSH turns sketch comedy into cash". ABC 10. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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