Ramona, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 20,292.

Population (male): 10,327

Population (female): 9,965

Median Age: 38.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,331.

Elevation: 1442 feet

Land Area: 15.3 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 13,281 - 59.7%
      Hispanic - 7,021 - 31.6%
      Two or more races - 839 - 3.8%
      Asian alone - 476 - 2.1%
      Black alone - 378 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 46 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 37 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.1%

In 1775 Spanish soldiers came to the Ramona area and attacked a native village ("Pamo") in retaliation for the destruction of a nearby mission. This is the first recorded interaction between indigenous groups and Europeans in the area.[citation needed]

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Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Ramona, CA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Ramona, CA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Ramona, CA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.


Hair follicle drug testing Ramona, CA is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.

To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.

Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.

Local Hair follicle drug testing Ramona, CA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Ramona, CA facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.

Hair Follicle Drug Test

In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professionals are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero-tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test includes a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair Follicle Drug Test Process

The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.

If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!

Hair Follicle Drug Test Results

Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.

Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Codeine
  • Marijuana
  • Morphine
  • Phencyclidine
  • Hydrocodone
  • Hydromorphone
  • Oxycodone
  • Oxymorphone
  • 6 AM- Heroine

10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Methadone
  • Methamphetamine
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene

12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Meperidine
  • Methadone
  • Opiates
  • Oxycodone
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene
  • Tramadol

To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Ramona, CA Call (800)221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Ramona, CA.


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15615 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
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POWAY, CA 92064
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15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525
POWAY, CA 92064
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
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ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
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ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
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ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
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SANTEE, CA 92071
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EL CAJON, CA 92021
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EL CAJON, CA 92021
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
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SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
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El Cajon, CA 92019
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SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
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La Mesa, CA 91942
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La Mesa, CA 91941
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SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
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San Diego, CA 92121
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LA MESA, CA 91942
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102 20.6 miles

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SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
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Carlsbad, CA 92009
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
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902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201,
Vista, CA 92081
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4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
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4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
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9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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9300 CAMPUS POINT DR 23.5 miles

9300 CAMPUS POINT DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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8008 FROST ST STE 106 23.5 miles

8008 FROST ST STE 106
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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7930 FROST ST STE 406
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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1855 LOTUS CT
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
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958 POSTAL WAY STE 6
VISTA, CA 92083
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7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92123
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351 SANTA FE DR STE 210 24.1 miles

351 SANTA FE DR STE 210
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
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10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
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840 TOWNSITE DR
VISTA, CA 92084
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5810 El Camino Real Ste A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
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130 CEDAR RD STE 200
VISTA, CA 92083
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2000 WESTWOOD RD
VISTA, CA 92083
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4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
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330 LEWIS ST STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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3969 4TH AVE STE 302
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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3930 4TH AVE STE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
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3910 Vista Way Ste 106
Oceanside, CA 92056
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891 KUHN DR STE 111
CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
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NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
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300 FIR ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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1000 EUCLID AVE STE B
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
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250 MARKET ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
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585 Arthur Ave
Oceanside, CA 92057
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2804 ROOSEVELT ST
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
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NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
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NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
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250 PROSPECT PL
CORONADO, CA 92118
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525 3RD AVE Second Floor
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
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1370 ROSECRANS ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
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Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Vista, CA 92081
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
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FALLBROOK, CA 92088
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FALLBROOK, CA 92028
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FALLBROOK, CA 92028
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
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Temecula, CA 92592
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
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27625 JEFFERSON AVE STE 101
TEMECULA, CA 92590
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TEMECULA, CA 92590
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TEMECULA, CA 92591
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27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 109,
Temecula, CA 92590
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TEMECULA, CA 92590
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41715 WINCHESTER RD STE 101
TEMECULA, CA 92590
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MURRIETA, CA 92562
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MURRIETA, CA 92562
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MURRIETA, CA 92562
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MURRIETA, CA 92562
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WILDOMAR, CA 92595
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WILDOMAR, CA 92595
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HEMET, CA 92543
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MENIFEE, CA 92586
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MENIFEE, CA 92584
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HEMET, CA 92545
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HEMET, CA 92543
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HEMET, CA 92543
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LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
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  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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AI Overview

Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair follicle drug testing is a sophisticated technique used to detect both illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. This method of testing is favored for its ability to provide a detailed drug use history far beyond the capability of standard urine tests, which only capture drug use within days of consumption.

Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing

During a hair follicle drug test, a small sample of hair is collected, usually from the head. This sample is then analyzed to detect drug molecules and their metabolites that have been deposited into the hair from the bloodstream. Drugs that can be detected include but are not limited to cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamine.

Key Applications

  • Workplace Compliance: Employers often implement hair follicle testing to maintain a drug-free work environment, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
  • Legal Evidence: In the legal arena, these tests can provide compelling evidence in cases such as custody disputes or driving under the influence (DUI) incidents.
  • Substance Abuse Monitoring: Rehabilitation centers may utilize hair tests to monitor individuals over time, ensuring adherence to treatment programs.

Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Extended Window of Detection: Unlike other tests, hair follicle testing can detect drug use up to 90 days back, offering a long-range view into an individual's drug history.
  2. Low Risk of Tampering: Since hair samples are collected directly and observed, the risk of sample tampering is significantly reduced compared to other forms of testing.
  3. Less Invasive: Collecting hair is far less intrusive compared to blood tests, making it more comfortable for the individual being tested.

Limitations to Consider

Despite its advantages, hair follicle testing isn't without its challenges:

  • Rate of Hair Growth: Variations in hair growth rates can affect the detection period, slightly complicating the interpretation of results.
  • Environmental Contamination: In rare cases, drugs can be externally deposited onto the hair, although rigorous washing protocols before testing help mitigate this issue.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: The need for a hair sample can pose dilemmas for individuals with cultural or religious practices affecting their hair.

Hair follicle drug testing stands out as a reliable method for analyzing long-term drug use. Its application spans various fields from corporate environments to legal settings, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring safety and compliance with drug policies.

Local Area Info: Ramona, California

The term Ramona also refers to an unincorporated community (with some plans to incorporate) that includes both the Ramona CDP and the adjacent CDP of San Diego Country Estates. The population of the two CDPs, which does not include the fringe areas surrounding the CDPs, was 30,301 at the 2010 census, up from 25,223 at the 2000 census. The Ramona Community Planning Area had a population of 33,404 at the 2000 census. The January 1, 2006, population of the Ramona Community Planning Area is estimated to be 36,405 by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). USDA Hardiness Zones are 9b and 10a.

Before it was permanently settled, the Ramona area was inhabited by Diegueño semi-nomadic people, who established temporary settlements there as they moved between coastal and inland grounds. Their presence is indicated by archeological evidence such as rock paintings, etchings, and grinding stones used to grind acorns into meal for bread.

In 1775 Spanish soldiers came to the Ramona area and attacked a native village ("Pamo") in retaliation for the destruction of a nearby mission. This is the first recorded interaction between indigenous groups and Europeans in the area.[citation needed]

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 20,292.

Population (male): 10,327

Population (female): 9,965

Median Age: 38.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,331.

Elevation: 1442 feet

Land Area: 15.3 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 13,281 - 59.7%
      Hispanic - 7,021 - 31.6%
      Two or more races - 839 - 3.8%
      Asian alone - 476 - 2.1%
      Black alone - 378 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 46 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 37 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.1%

In 1775 Spanish soldiers came to the Ramona area and attacked a native village ("Pamo") in retaliation for the destruction of a nearby mission. This is the first recorded interaction between indigenous groups and Europeans in the area.[citation needed]

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