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Victorville
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of western San Bernardino County, California, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 census, the city has a total population of 64,029. The July 1, 2005 population estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau is 91,264. It's estimated the rapidly growing city's population surpassed the 100,000 mark, one of California's fastest growing cities after two decades of new homes across desert land and move-ins from the Los Angeles area.
Victorville is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, 81 miles northeast of Los Angeles, 34 miles south of Barstow, 48 miles east of Palmdale, and 37 miles north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass on Interstate 15. Victorville has the Mojave Desert branch of the San Bernardino county government offices.
In 1895 the town was named Victor after California Southern Railroad General Manager Jacob Nash Victor. In 1901, the United States Post Office Department changed the name to Victorville to avoid confusion with the town of Victor, Colorado. In 1926, Route 66 was established and passed through Victorville. Today, the former route is the primary road through downtown Victorville, forming Seventh Street. Victorville Army Airfield was constructed in 1941 and later named George Air Force Base. In 1992, the base was deactivated and is now Southern California Logistics Airport.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.2 percent under the age of 18, 8.6 percent from 18 to 24, 28.6 percent from 25 to 44, 17.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.2 percent 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. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Victorville enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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