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Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, with a total population of 31,696 As of the 2000 census. However, because of illegal immigration, the number is probably ten percent higher. Seaside is the home of California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB).

Geography

Location of Seaside, California

Seaside is located at 36°36'57" North, 121°50'2" West (36.615810, -121.833957)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 km² (9.0 mi²). 22.9 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.45% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 31,696 people, 9,833 households, and 7,394 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,385.9/km² (3,591.3/mi²). There were 11,005 housing units at an average density of 481.2/km² (1,246.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.21% White, 12.61% African American, 1.04% Native American, 10.09% Asian, 1.29% Pacific Islander, 18.41% from other races, and 7.34% from two or more races. 34.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,833 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,393, and the median income for a family was $43,259. Males had a median income of $29,204 versus $26,424 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,183. 12.1% of the population and 9.3% of families were below the poverty line. 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

External links

• Monterey Visitors Guide and Business Directory