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More about Huntington BeachHuntington Beach, sometimes called Surf City, is a seaside city in Orange County, in southern California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 189,594. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the south, by Seal Beach on the north-west, by Costa Mesa on the east, by Newport Beach on the southeast, and by Garden Grove, Westminster and Fountain Valley on the north. It is known for its long 14 km (8.5 miles) beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing. The waves are a unique natural effect caused by edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina. Because the coast curves so strongly eastward at Huntington Beach, the local beach actually faces south, making for strong surf and often harsh, per southern California standards, weather. Huntington Beach incorporated in 1909 under its first mayor, Ed Manning. Its first high school was built in 1906. Its team, the Oilers, are named after the citys original natural resource. The climate is generally sunny, dry and cool, although evenings can be excessively damp. In the morning and evening, there are often strong breezes, 15 mph (25 km/h). Ocean water temperatures average 55 to 65 Â°F (10 to 15 Â°C). In the summer, temperatures rarely exceed 85 Â°F (25 Â°C). In the winter, temperatures rarely fall below 55 Â°F (10 Â°C), even on clear nights. There are about 10 inches (250 mm) of rain, almost all in mid-winter. Frost occurs only rarely on the coldest winter nights. Huntington Harbour is suitable for light craft, and includes a dock, launching ramp, basic services and a restaurant. The harbor entrance is sometimes restricted by the US Navy, which loads ships with munitions at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station to the north of the main channel. Huntington Beach Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 189,594 people, 73,657 households, and 47,729 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,773.9/kmÂ² (7,183.6/miÂ²). There are 75,662 housing units at an average density of 1,107.0/kmÂ² (2,866.8/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 79.22% White, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 9.34% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 5.81% from other races, and 3.94% from two or more races. 14.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 73,657 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.08. In the city the population is spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $64,824, and the median income for a family is $74,378. Males have a median income of $52,018 versus $38,046 for females. The per capita income for the city is $31,964. 6.6% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Many families spend 40% or more of their incomes on housing. Single family dwellings within two miles of the beach normally sell for $400,000 or more. Two bedroom apartments usually rent for $2,000 per month or more. Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 74 near the coast to 78 to 83 inland. Light winds. Tonight...Clear. Lows 56 to 61. Light winds. Tuesday...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 77 to 82 near the coast to 87 to 92 inland. Light winds. Tuesday Night...Clear. Lows 58 to 63. Light winds. Wednesday...Sunny. Highs 76 to 81 near the coast to 89 to 94 inland. Light winds. Wednesday Night...Clear. Lows 59 to 64. Thursday...Sunny. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 82 to 87 inland. Thursday Night...Clear. Lows 57 to 62. Friday...Sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 80 to 85 inland. Friday Night...Clear. Lows 54 to 59. Saturday...Sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 79 to 84 inland. Saturday Night...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 61. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 79 to 84 inland. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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