By Staff Reports Applause: Local Girl Scouts step up to the plate! (Apple Valley) -–There are many ways to approach solving the problem of animal shelter overcrowding. For the Town of Apple Valley’s Animal Services Department, the tactic is clear…
Category: Victorville
Victorville is the largest city located in the Victor Valley. It is also the center of business for said area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2000 census, this city had a total population of 64,030. The January 1, 2010, population estimate released by the California Department of Finance for Victorville was 112,097.
There are 30,000 households out of which 43.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 16.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% are non-families. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.03 and the average family size is 3.47.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $36,187, and the median income for a family is $39,988. Males have a median income of $40,149 versus $26,138 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,454. 18.7% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
For the year ending July 2007, Victorville experienced the second-highest population growth rate in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That year, the population rose 9.5%, to 107,221.
In July 2009, Victorville was confirmed the decade’s fastest-growing city of over 100,000 in California, and among the fastest-growing cities in the United States
Help us help: Victorville Explorers still need donations for Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House.
From Staff Reports (Victorville)– With only a couple of days to go before October 23, the Victorville Police Station Explorer #502, is still in need of more donations from residents in their quest to help the Loma Linda Ronald…
Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Speak this Thursday at Sold-Out High Desert Opportunity Business Conference.
From Staff Reports (Victorville)–NBA legend and business entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as Keynote Speaker for the officially sold-out 2010 High Desert Opportunity business conference to be held this Thursday, October 21. The annual event will be held at…
Support our local High Desert Girl Scouts!
From Staff Reports (Victorville)–The High Desert Girl Scouts will be hosting a Penny Carnival with games, prizes, food, costume contest @ 1:00PM, boys & girls of all ages are welcome, fun for families.. Saturday, October 30, 2010 …9:00AM to 3:00PM…
Victorville Chamber members expect to broaden business perspective with China trip
Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder (Victorville)–Thinking outside of the box is nothing new for the Victorville Chamber of Commerce. On Sunday, the organization will step into uncharted territory by becoming the first local chamber to have their members take…
DesertXpress meeting highlights the need for better quality jobs in the High Desert.
Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder (Barstow)–A well attended Federal Railroad Administration public meeting to discuss the upcoming contruction of the DesertXpress high speed train took place in Barstow Thursday night. The meeting, which lasted about two hours and had…
High Desert Daily featured in Victorville’s “Bright Lights” newsletter
From Staff Reports (Victorville) – www.highdesertdaily.com, the Victor Valley’s new source for positive business and community news was recently featured in the very successful “Bright Lights” newsletter edited by the Public Information Department of the City of Victorville. The…
Sign up now for Victorville Community Clean-up Day!
From Staff Reports (Victorville) –Join the City of Victorville and the Victorville Chamber of Commerce at the fall Victorville Community Clean-up Day, October 23, 2010. You can volunteer to help clean up one of 20 sites in our community. Help us give…
Local pride: Victorville Explorers to help make a difference
From Staff Reports (Victorville)–Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 is observed as “Make a Difference Day”. The Victorville Police Station Explorer Post #502 is working to help the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House (LLRMH) stock up on much needed supplies for the…
DesertXpress: A key to bringing better jobs to the Victor Valley by Victorville Mayor Pro Tem Mike Rothschild
A note from the editor: Every Sunday we will feature a prominent member of the community with an insight into positive news for the Victor Valley. We thank Mr. Rothschild for sharing his knowledge with our readers. Sunday Guest Column…