Brawley, city (1990 pop. 18,923), Imperial co., SE Calif.; inc. 1908. It is situated in the Imperial Valley, SE of the Salton Sea. Winter fruits and vegetables, cotton, alfalfa, corn, and sugar beets are grown, and cattle and sheep are raised. The Imperial Valley Rodeo and Brawley Cattle Call is an important city event.
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| Brawley, California | |
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| Coordinates: 32°58′43″N 115°31′49″W / 32.97861°N 115.53028°WCoordinates: 32°58′43″N 115°31′49″W / 32.97861°N 115.53028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2) |
| - Land | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | -112 ft (-34 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 22,052 |
| - Density | 3,802.1/sq mi (1,460.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 92227 |
| Area code(s) | 760 |
| FIPS code | 06-08058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656443 |
Brawley (formerly, Braly)[1] is a city in Imperial County, California, United States. Brawley is located 13 miles (21 km) north of El Centro.[1] The population was 22,052 at the 2000 census. The town has a significant cattle and feed industry, and hosts the annual Cattle Call Rodeo. Year-round agriculture is an important economic activity in Brawley. Summer daytime temperatures often exceed 115 °F (46 °C).
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Geography
Brawley is located at 32°58′43″N 115°31′49″W / 32.97861°N 115.53028°W.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15.1 km²), all land except for the New and Alamo rivers that pass by the town. Brawley's elevation (like other Imperial Valley towns) is below sea level.
History
The Imperial Land Company laid out the town in 1902 and named it Braly in honor of J.H. Braly, who owned the land.[1] After Braly refused to permit the use his name, the name was changed to Brawley.[1] The first post office at Brawley opened in 1903.[1]
Incorporated in 1908, it was a "tent city" of only 100 persons involved in railroads and the earliest introduction of agriculture. It had a population of 11,922 in 1950, but population growth was slow from the 1960s to the early 1990s.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 22,052 people, 6,631 households, and 5,265 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,783.0 people per square mile (1,460.4/km²). There were 7,038 housing units at an average density of 1,207.4/sq mi (466.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 52.78% White, 2.45% Black or African American, 1.11% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 37.86% from other races, and 4.32% from two or more races. 73.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,631 households out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.71.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,277, and the median income for a family was $35,514. Males had a median income of $34,617 versus $25,064 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,881. About 22.5% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.
The majority of Brawley's residents today are of Mexican and Latino origins; the town contained white, East Indian, Chinese, Filipino and African American sections in the 20th century.
Schools
High-school age students in both Brawley and neighboring Westmorland use the Brawley Union High School District, while kids from kindergarten through eighth grade use the Brawley Elementary School District.
Public Safety
Brawley maintains its own police and fire departments.
Politics
In the state legislature Brawley is located in the 40th Senate District, represented by Democrat Denise Moreno Ducheny, and in the 80th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Manuel Perez. Federally, Brawley is located in California's 51st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +7[4] and is represented by Democrat Bob Filner.
Notable people
- Sid Monge was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians and California Angels.
- Sergio Romo is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants.
- Rudy Seánez is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Dr. Barbara O'Brien is the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado.
- Steve Taylor is a contemporary Christian singer, songwriter, record producer and film director.
References
- ^ a b c d e Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill Driver Books. p. 1398. ISBN 9781884995149.
- ^ USGS GNIS: Brawley, California
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
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