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Temelec, California

Temelec (Miwok: Tamuleko) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2010 census.

Temelec Hall
Temelec is the site of Temelec Hall, built in 1858 by Captain Granville P. Swift, a member of the Bear Flag Party. The hall was owned by journalist Edmond Coblentz in the mid-1900s. The hall is currently part of the Temelec Adult Community Center. Located at 220 Temelec Circle, it was designated California Historical Landmark #237. It is additionally a Sonoma County Historic Landmark.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Temelec had a population of 1,441. The population density was 907.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Temelec was 1,376 (95.5%) White, 4 (0.3%) African American, 4 (0.3%) Native American, 31 (2.2%) Asian, 5 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 5 (0.3%) from other races, and 16 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 68 persons (4.7%).

The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.

There were 960 households, out of which 8 (0.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 318 (33.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 45 (4.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 12 (1.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 30 (3.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 22 (2.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 513 households (53.4%) were made up of individuals, and 398 (41.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50. There were 375 families (39.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.07.

The population was spread out, with 11 people (0.8%) under the age of 18, 4 people (0.3%) aged 18 to 24, 23 people (1.6%) aged 25 to 44, 411 people (28.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 992 people (68.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 71.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 63.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 63.6 males.

There were 1,051 housing units at an average density of 661.8 /sqmi, of which 86.7% were owner-occupied and 13.3% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%. 87.2% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 12.8% lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,556 people, 989 households, and 452 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 919.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,045 housing units at an average density of 617.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.53% White, 0.06% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.74% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 989 households, out of which 0.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.2% were non-families. 47.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 37.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.56 and the average family size was 2.07.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 0.2% under the age of 18, 0.4% from 18 to 24, 2.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 74.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 73 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,964, and the median income for a family was $49,766. Males had a median income of $45,781 versus $38,889 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,678. About 1.8% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature, Temelec is located in the 3rd Senate District, and in the 12th Assembly District.

Federally, Temelec is in.

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Windsor, California

Windsor is an incorporated town in Sonoma County, California, United States. The town is 9 miles north of Santa Rosa and 63 miles north of San Francisco. The population was 26,344 as of the 2020 census.

Founding
The site now occupied by the town of Windsor was originally inhabited by the Southern Pomo. It was known as Tsoliikawai (ćol:ik:o=wi), meaning "blackbird field", a name also applied to the village, tribe or tribelet at the site. This group was probably part of the Kaitactemi tribe that ruled from the Healdsburg area down to Mark West Creek.

Windsor's first European settlers arrived in 1851. In 1855, a post office was established in Windsor and Hiram Lewis, a Pony Express rider, became the town's first postmaster. He named the town Windsor because it reminded him of the grounds around Windsor Castle, a medieval castle from his home country of England. The following year, a business enterprise was built in eastern Windsor, which included a goods store, a shoe shop, a grocery and meat market, a saloon, a hotel, a boarding house, and two confectionery shops. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad was completed through the town in 1872, providing a faster and cheaper link to the Bay Area.

On May 21, 1905, a fire destroyed the center of Windsor. Fanned by heavy winds, the fire destroyed several businesses, including a hotel and a barber shop. An estimated $30,000 worth of property was damaged.

The Great San Francisco Earthquake caused major damage to numerous buildings in Windsor, many of which were still in the process of repair and reconstruction from 1905 fire.

In 1915, the Old Redwood Highway through Windsor was paved. Up until then, all roads in the area had been dirt.

During World War II, a United States Army Air Forces training air base (currently the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport) was built in southern Windsor, and it was common to hear fighter aircraft and bombers flying over the town.

In 1943, a camp for German prisoners of war was built west of downtown Windsor, on the site of a former migrant labor camp. The camp was a branch camp of the much larger Camp Beale POW camp. Those assigned to the camp worked (for $0.80 per day) at farms in the county, picking apples, prunes, hops, and other crops, packing apples, and doing similar work.

Incorporation and modern history
On July 1, 1992, Windsor was incorporated as a town. Prior to that, it had been part of unincorporated Sonoma County. Windsor's economic growth and population boomed in the 1980s, when many housing developments were built. Prior to that, Windsor's economy was predominately based on agricultural work, mainly involving wine grapes.

In 1996, Windsor adopted its current General Plan. Since that time the Town has grown and changed. When the last General Plan was adopted, the internet was not widely used and the youngest members of today's workforce had not been born yet. New laws have passed that affect general plans and new planning strategies have been developed. These changes require a reevaluation of the existing General Plan and confirmation of the vision for Windsor. The 2040 General Plan project is currently underway and the General Plan will look ahead to the year 2040, so the update will not only bring policies and programs up to date, but also position Windsor for the next 25 years.

In January 1998, Windsor voters approved a twenty-year urban growth boundary (UGA), with 72% in favor. In 2017, the UGA was renewed, by vote, for another 22 years.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km2), of which only 0.34% is water. Windsor is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Russian River.

Windsor is located on U.S. Highway Route 101 in the Russian River valley. Neighboring places include Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Forestville.

2015
Highlights of the 2016 Windsor Local Economic Profile include:
 * Windsor's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 4% in July 2015, lower than Sonoma County (4.6%), California (6.5%) and the nation (5.6%) for the same month.
 * Between 2000 and 2015, the median household income in Windsor grew by 23% to $77,205. Looking into 2020, this growth is expected to continue with median income rising to $86,914, an increase of about 12.6% from 2015.
 * The median home price in Windsor increased 12.7% from 2013 to $470,000 in 2014. This continued the increase in median home price since 2011. Although the median home price has been steadily increasing, it has not yet reached the 2005 prerecession peak.
 * Both residential and non-residential construction has increased from July 2014 to July 2015, with the value of non-residential housing permits increasing much faster than the value of residential housing permits.
 * Windsor taxable sales have been displaying a trend of increasing over the last four years with a gain of 10.4% from 2012 to 2013.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Windsor had a population of 26,801. The population density was 3,675.0 PD/sqmi.

 * Racial make-up

The Census reported that 99.8% of the population lived in households and 0.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters.
 * Households

The average household size was 2.98. There were 6,708 families (74.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.40. There were 8,970 households, out of which :

The median age was 37.0 years.
 * Age

For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males.
 * Gender

For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

There were 9,549 housing units at an average density of 1,309.4 /sqmi
 * Housing

Business and retail centers
Shopping centers include Bell Village, Lakewood Shopping Center, Lakewood Village, Old Downtown Windsor, Shiloh Shopping Center, Starr Station, The Plaza on Lakewood, Windsor Creek Plaza, Windsor Palms Plaza, and Windsor Village.

Chamber of Commerce
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is an organization representing some 300 businesses. Service clubs, healthcare professionals, non-profits and faith-based organizations are all represented, as are retailers and manufacturers. Young adults are part of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and apply for the Educational Scholarship Program. Seniors, veterans, the disabled and those in need are served by the member organizations, as are the youth of the community. Children and families benefit from continued support of toy drives, Easter egg hunts, and holiday activities.

Tourism
In 2009, the Town joined the Sonoma County Business Improvement Area to take advantage of the marketing opportunities provided by Sonoma County Tourism. Through the Town's partnership with this regional organization, the Town benefits from a robust destination marketing effort, promotion of local events and tourist attraction programs.

Arts and culture
Since 2001, the Town of Windsor and local sponsors put on a weekly Summer Nights on the Green free concert series full of healthy fun, quality family entertainment and great food, collectively with the Windsor Farmer's Market.

Windsor is home to several other community events in coordination with local non-profits and standing citizen advisory groups.

Special events
Events include the annual Earth Day and Wellness Festival, Windsor Days Parade, Cinco de Mayo Festival, and the Community Art and Flower Show, live entertainment, recreation class demonstrations, event information booths, and food vendors and spring produce sales from the Windsor Farmer's Market.

Other events included the Windsor Half Marathon and Expo, the annual Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, and Ironman Vineman triathlon, the oldest iron-distance event in the continental United States (dating back to 1990).

During summer at the Windsor Town Green there are free outdoor concerts known as the "Summer Nights on the Green". There is also a Kids Movie Series.

On Independence Day, Windsor celebrates every July 3. The event features live entertainment, local food vendors, food trucks and a kid's zone.

Windsor Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program was created to recognize and honor Windsor residents and their immediate family members who are serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. Every November, friends and family join together with the public to honor home-grown, active-duty service men and women during a Military Banner Red Carpet Ceremony. A banner for each honoree joins the banners already hung in Windsor Civic Center since the program's inception in 2013.

Holiday Celebration and Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove Display. Every December, Windsor celebrates the opening of the holiday season under the glow of old lamp lights with live entertainment, children's activities, and graceful horse-drawn carriages carrying guests around beautiful Windsor Town Green. The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove is an annual holiday event located on Windsor's Town Green, the premier central gathering place for Windsor residents and visitors. The event highlights 200 lighted individually decorated holiday trees lining the walkways of the Green. Businesses, individuals, students and groups showcase their talents in design and decorating with their themed trees which draw thousands of visitors to the Grove during the month of December. The event runs from Decorating Day, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, until the first Saturday after New Year's Day. It is a highlight of the annual Town of Windsor's Holiday Celebration on the Green evening event on the first Thursday in December.

Museum
The Windsor Historical Society was founded and is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and disseminating the history of Windsor and Russian River township through museum exhibits, historic sites, educational programs and printed materials.

The Windsor Historical Society's Museum, opened in February 2009 and features exhibits on the people and events that shaped the history of Windsor. It is located in the historic Hembree House adjacent to the Town's recreational senior center facility.

Parks and recreation
Several community and neighborhood parks are located within the Town of Windsor. Most park amenities include a variety of sports fields, play structures, restrooms and picnic areas. Local regional parks offer hundreds of acres with varied terrain and scenic views. Some trails are open to hikers only, while others are available to equestrians and cyclists as well. Trails range from uneven single-track to wide ranch roads.

The Town of Windsor offers many recreational programs year-round and seasonal. Programs include: early childhood education and interactive classes, youth sports, activities for Seniors, arts and music programs, camps and much more.

From 1990 to 1995, the Windsor Golf Club, a public golf course, hosted an event on the PGA's Hogan Tour (later called the Nike Tour and Web.com Tour, currently called the Korn Ferry tour). In April 2017 it hosted the 54-hole women's POCMED Golf Classic, part of the Symetra Tour, the qualifying tour for the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

Local
The Town of Windsor is a general law city governed by a five-member Town Council, including the mayor and vice mayor. The position of mayor became an elected one as of the November 2020 election; the vice mayor is non-elected and is chosen annually among the members of the Town Council. Council members serve four-year staggered terms, with elections occurring every two years. Beginning with the November 2020 election, council members are elected by district rather than city-wide, except for the mayor.

The Town Council hires a Town Manager to carry out policies and serve as executive officer.

, Rosa Reynoza is acting mayor. The vice mayor is Sam Salmon. The city council members are Mike Wall, Deborah Fudge, and Tanya Potter.

On April 8, 2021, the San Francisco Chronicle published an article where four women accused then Mayor Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault between 2003 and 2019. Following that, five more women came forward accusing Foppoli of sexual assault, leading to public outrage and calls for him to resign.

Foppoli officially resigned on May 21, 2021, after reality TV personality Farrah Abraham publicly accused him of sexually assaulting her. This led to national attention put onto the town and the extreme pressure finally pushed Foppoli to leave office.

County
The Sonoma County government provides countywide services such as elections and voter registration, prosecutor and public defender, jails, vital records, property records, tax collection, public health, and social services. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sits as the governing board of Sonoma County and of various special jurisdictions such as the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District, the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, County Sanitation Districts, and the Community Development Commission. The Board is composed of five supervisors elected from supervisorial districts for four year terms.

State
In the California State Legislature, Windsor is located in the 2nd Senate district and the 2nd Assembly district.

In the United States House of Representatives, Windsor is in.

According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, Windsor has 15,446 registered voters. Of those, 7,210 (46.7%) are registered Democrats, 3,500 (22.7%) are registered Republicans, and 3,942 (25.5%) have declined to state a political party.

Education
In 2009, the Windsor Middle School received award recognition as a California Distinguished School.

High schools

 * Windsor High School
 * Windsor Oaks Academy (located on the grounds of Windsor High School)

Elementary and middle schools

 * Brooks Elementary School
 * Mattie Washburn Elementary School
 * Cali Calmecac Language Academy (charter school) (K-8)
 * Windsor Middle School
 * Windsor Christian Academy (private school) (K-8)
 * New North County Consortium (special education needs)

Higher education
Local higher education facilities are located near Windsor and within Sonoma County.
 * Empire College
 * Santa Rosa Junior College
 * Sonoma State University

Roads and highways
Windsor is served by U.S. Highway Route 101, which extends through California, Oregon, and Washington.

Windsor has implemented neighborhood traffic management and calming program. The Town of Windsor is a very bicycle friendly community and won an award in 2015 from The League of American Bicyclists.

SMART service
Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) line is a voter-approved passenger rail and bicycle-pedestrian pathway project located in Marin and Sonoma counties. The initial operating segment between San Rafael and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport opened in 2017, three miles short of Windsor. By April 2016, SMART made known it was seeking up to $38 million in state cap-and-trade funds to extend passenger service north. Funding for the extension to Windsor was secured in June 2023, and service is expected to commence to Windsor station by 2025.

Nearby airport
The Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) is located just south of Windsor. The airport offers direct flights to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and Phoenix.

The Sonoma County Airport has been home to the “Wings Over Wine Country Air Show” since 1997. It is the biggest air show in the North Bay, and attracts over 25,000 visitors annually.

Library
The Sonoma County Library system consists of several branches throughout the county. In 1996, when the Town of Windsor offices moved to a nearby building, the existing Town Hall building was renovated to house the Windsor Regional Library. The new full service branch library at the edge of the Town Green was dedicated on November 3, 1996.

Fire
Windsor is served by the Sonoma County Fire District, which was established in April 2019; it is a consolidation of the former Windsor Fire Protection District with three other nearby districts.

Police
In 1992, the Town of Windsor voted to contract with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office for the provision of law enforcement services. The most recent agreement, to staff the Windsor Police force with Sonoma County Sheriff's Department employees, was in August 2020, for a five year period, with the option of two additional five-year renewals.

The Town of Windsor was ranked the 34th safest city on SafeWise's list of "2016 Safest Cities of California". SafeWise has been formally conducting these reports for the past three years and the Town of Windsor has been included every year.

EMS
The Town of Windsor has a contract with Bell's Ambulance Service to provide advanced life support (ALS) 911 emergency medical services staffed with Paramedics/EMTs 24/7/365. Bell's Ambulance has had a station in Windsor since 1991.

Notable people

 * David Ruprecht, 1990's television game host of Supermarket Sweep
 * Guy Fieri, American television personality
 * Scooby Wright – linebacker for the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots of the NFL
 * Barry Mills, leader of the Aryan brotherhood

 * Dominic Foppoli, businessman and former Mayor of the town

Awards
In recent years, the Town of Windsor has received awards or recognition for:
 * the quality of its Old Redwood Highway Improvements Project,
 * being a healthy company,
 * the quality of its Windsor Station Area Plan,
 * being a bicycle-friendly community.

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Bret Harte, California

Bret Harte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,152 at the 2010 census, down from 5,161 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named for the American poet and short story writer, Bret Harte, best known for his writings about the California Gold Rush.

Geography
Bret Harte is located at 37.60306°N, -121.00583°W (37.603182, -121.005844).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 sqmi, all of it land.

2010
At the 2010 census Bret Harte had a population of 5,152. The population density was 9,388.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup was 2,441 (47.4%) White, 52 (1.0%) African American, 50 (1.0%) Native American, 40 (0.8%) Asian, 45 (0.9%) Pacific Islander, 2,327 (45.2%) from other races, and 197 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race numbered 4,272 (82.9%).

Everyone lived in households, none in any group quarters.

There were 1,185 households, 761 (64.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 649 (54.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 230 (19.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 141 (11.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 130 (11.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 6 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 94 households (7.9%) were one-person and 36 (3.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.35. There were 1,020 families (86.1% of households); the average family size was 4.41.

The age distribution was 1,851 people (35.9%) under the age of 18, 688 people (13.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,457 people (28.3%) aged 25 to 44, 870 people (16.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 286 people (5.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

There were 1,293 housing units at an average density of 2,356.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 555 (46.8%) were owner-occupied and 630 (53.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%. 2,389 people (46.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,763 people (53.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 5,161 people, 1,174 households, and 1,013 families in the CDP. The population density was 9,183.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,250 housing units at an average density of 2,224.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 40.34% White, 1.14% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 50.71% from other races, and 5.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.07%.

Of the 1,174 households 54.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 9.7% of households were one person and 5.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.40 and the average family size was 4.59.

The age distribution was 38.3% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median household income was $26,568 and the median family income was $27,155. Males had a median income of $27,591 versus $17,885 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,481. About 30.0% of families and 38.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.7% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Bret Harte is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Bret Harte is in.

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Bystrom, California

Bystrom is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,008 at the 2010 census, down from 4,518 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Bystrom is located at 37.62°N, -120.97972°W (37.619981, -120.979790) in South Modesto, CA.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, of which, 0.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.02 sqmi of it (2.73%) is water.

2010
At the 2010 census Bystrom had a population of 4,008. The population density was 5,512.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Bystrom was 2,006 (50.0%) White, 79 (2.0%) African American, 62 (1.5%) Native American, 91 (2.3%) Asian, 18 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 1,580 (39.4%) from other races, and 172 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,053 persons (76.2%).

The census reported that 3,978 people (99.3% of the population) lived in households, 30 (0.7%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,072 households, 557 (52.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 489 (45.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 217 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 120 (11.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 123 (11.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 5 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 172 households (16.0%) were one person and 55 (5.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.71. There were 826 families (77.1% of households); the average family size was 4.14.

The age distribution was 1,335 people (33.3%) under the age of 18, 443 people (11.1%) aged 18 to 24, 1,128 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 825 people (20.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 277 people (6.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

There were 1,156 housing units at an average density of 1,589.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 529 (49.3%) were owner-occupied and 543 (50.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.9%. 1,909 people (47.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,069 people (51.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 4,518 people, 1,308 households, and 1,011 families in the CDP. The population density was 4,062.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,401 housing units at an average density of 1,259.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 54.21% White, 2.57% African American, 1.68% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 33.51% from other races, and 4.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56.22%.

Of the 1,308 households 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.3% of households were one person and 6.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 3.84.

The age distribution was 32.3% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median household income was $27,582 and the median family income was $28,698. Males had a median income of $27,351 versus $18,393 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,108. About 26.8% of families and 30.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.0% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Bystrom is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Bystrom is in.

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Ceres, California

Ceres is a city in Stanislaus County, California. Its population was 49,302 at the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 45,417 at the 2010 U.S. Census. It is part of the Modesto metropolitan statistical area.

Ceres is located in the San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99, south of Modesto and north of Turlock in Stanislaus County. Ceres is named after the Roman goddess of agriculture.

The newspaper in Ceres is called the Ceres Courier, which has been in publication since 1910. The offices of the Ceres Courier were relocated from an address in downtown Ceres in 2012. It has since combined day-to-day operations with its sister paper, the Turlock Journal, in Turlock. Jeff Benziger was appointed editor in 1987. The city also has a Spanish-language paper.

Ceres hosts annual events at different times of the year. Spring brings the Ceres Street Faire on the first weekend in May. Skies the Limit, Ceres Hot Air Balloon Festival, Concert in the Park is a regular summer event. Halloween Fun Festival marks the fall, followed by the colorful, and much-attended, Christmas Tree Lane opening ceremony.

History
The first non-native families who inhabited Ceres were those of John Service, Cassius Warner, and Daniel Whitmore in 1867. Daniel C. Whitmore is considered the first founding patriarch of Ceres. He built his home in 1870, the Whitmore Mansion at 2928 5th Street. That home still stands, fully restored by the city and the Ceres Historical Society.

In the early 1890s, outlaws Chris Evans and John Sontag robbed several Southern Pacific Railroad trains at Ceres and several other area locations. In the late 1930s, a labor camp was developed within the city of Ceres.

The history of Ceres is recounted in Arcadia Publishing Company's Images of America series entitled, Ceres, by Jeff Benziger. It was released on August 23, 2010.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ceres has a total area of 8.0 sq mi(20.8 km$2$), 99.9% of it land and 0.1% of it covered by water. The formation of alluvial fans in the San Joaquin Valley has led to a rather flat regional geography. No active earthquake fault traces in the project vicinity are known. Hydrological feature mapping of the Ceres area has been conducted by the U. S. Geological Survey.

2020
The 2020 U.S. Census reported that Ceres had a population of 49,302. The population density was 5,663.2 PD/sqmi. The ethnic makeup of Ceres was 16,248 (32.99%) White, 1,020 African American (2.07%), 609 (1.3%) Native American, 4.226 (8.58%) Asian, 382 (0.77%) Pacific Islander, 17,536 (35.6%) from other races, and 8,873 (18%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31,624 persons (64.18%).

In Ceres, California, the home ownership rate, as reported in the 2020 Census, stands at 63.3% and there total 13,828 housing units in the city.

2010
The 2010 U.S. Census reported that Ceres had a population of 45,417. The population density was 5,663.2 PD/sqmi. The ethnic makeup of Ceres was 26,217 (57.7%) White, 1,185 (2.6%) African American, 609 (1.3%) Native American, 3,093 (6.8%) Asian, 346 (0.8%) Pacific Islander, 11,463 (25.2%) from other races, and 2,504 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 25,436 persons (56.0%).

The census reported that 45,064 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 293 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 60 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

Of the 12,692 households, 6,876 (54.2%) had children under 18 living in them, 7,311 (57.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,211 (17.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, and 1,053 (8.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. The city had 976 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 76 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships; 1,586 households (12.5%) were one person and 628 (4.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.55. There were 10,575 families (83.3% of households); the average family size was 3.84.

The age distribution was 14,623 people (32.2%) under 18, 5,108 people (11.2%) aged 18 to 24, 12,506 people (27.5%) aged 25 to 44, 9,667 people (21.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,513 people (7.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 29.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The 13,673 housing units averaged of 1,704.9/sq mi, and of the occupied units, 8,010 (63.1%) were owner-occupied and 4,682 (36.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.2%; 27,776 people (61.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 17,288 people (38.1%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the 2000 U.S. Census, 34,609 people, 10,435 households, and 8,535 families were in the city. The population density was 4,988.6 people/sq mi (1,925.4/km$2$). The 10,773 housing units at an average density of 1,552.8/sq mi (599.3/km$2$). The ethnic makeup of the city was 64.5% White, 2.8% African American, 1.4% Native American, 5.0% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 20.4% from other races, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 37.9% of the population.

Of the 10,435 households, 48.6% had children under 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were not families. About 14.1% of households were one person, and 6.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.31, and the average family size was 3.62.

The age distribution was 34.4% under 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household was $40,736 and for a family was $43,587. Males had a median income of $35,109 versus $24,317 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,420. About 10.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Ceres is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Ceres is in as of January 2023.

Economy
The Bronco Wine Company, makers of Charles Shaw wine, also known as "Two-Buck Chuck", is headquartered south of Ceres.

Parks and recreation
The City of Ceres maintains 11 parks for public use. Ceres's largest park is the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park.

Transportation
Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail train service is expected to be extended to a new station in Ceres by 2026.

Notable people

 * Cliff Barrows - the ministry partner and announcer at the Billy Graham evangelistic crusades
 * Gary Condit - former Democratic U.S. Congressman from 1989 to 2002
 * Gary Duncan - guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service
 * Wayne Hardin - College Football Hall of Famer, former football and basketball coach at Ceres High School
 * Kenny Pierce - former bass guitar player for Buck Owens' Buckaroos from 1960 to 1962
 * Cade Cowell - professional soccer player for Chivas Guadalajara
 * Sis Bates - softball player for the Washington Huskies

title: Ceres, California


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Del Rio, California

Del Rio (Spanish: Del Río, meaning "Of The River") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States that is located around the Del Rio Country Club. The population was 1,270 at the 2010 census, up from 1,168 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Del Rio is located at 37.74639°N, -121.01167°W (37.746449, -121.011604).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 sqmi, of which, 1.8 sqmi of it is land and 0.3 sqmi of it (12.17%) is water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Rio had a population of 1,270. The population density was 611.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Del Rio was 1,027 (80.9%) White, 25 (2.0%) African American, 5 (0.4%) Native American, 143 (11.3%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 27 (2.1%) from other races, and 42 (3.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 107 persons (8.4%).

The Census reported that 1,270 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 485 households, out of which 144 (29.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 359 (74.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 27 (5.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 12 (2.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 14 (2.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 72 households (14.8%) were made up of individuals, and 40 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62. There were 398 families (82.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.89.

The population was spread out, with 254 people (20.0%) under the age of 18, 72 people (5.7%) aged 18 to 24, 175 people (13.8%) aged 25 to 44, 523 people (41.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 246 people (19.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

There were 515 housing units at an average density of 248.1 /sqmi, of which 454 (93.6%) were owner-occupied, and 31 (6.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%. 1,187 people (93.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 83 people (6.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,168 people, 407 households, and 361 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 800.5 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 287.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.27% White, 1.63% African American, 0.51% Native American, 8.13% Asian, 2.14% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.25% of the population.

There were 407 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $108,285, and the median income for a family was $134,354. Males had a median income of $0 versus $31,100 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $60,837. About 2.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Planning functions
Del Rio has been subject to a number of planning activities, beginning with the 1992 analysis by Stanislaus County regarding the projected growth impacts of this area. This plan, an integral part of the county General Plan, emphasized a continuation of the low density development of the Del Rio area, with balanced uses based upon the historic residential, agricultural and open space precedent land uses. The plan included prioritization of high quality residential development and the undergrounding of all utility infrastructure.

In regard to environmental factors the 1992 plan called for extensive protection of riparian zones along the Stanislaus River. The plan also analyzed air quality impacts of future land development and transportation change; these studies were carried out in a companion document prepared by Earthmetrics, and these analyses were used to size the future roadway system and intersection controls.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Del Rio is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Del Rio is in.

Notable people

 * None

title: Del Rio, California


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Denair, California

Denair is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,404 at the 2010 census, up from 3,446 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Denair was established in 1904, along the Santa Fe Railroad (once the Valley Division) tracks. The town was renamed from Elmwood Colony to Denair in honor of a local landowner, John Denair.

Geography
Denair is located at 37.5275°N, -120.79972°W (37.527532, -120.799813).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
Denair has a semi-arid climate with Mediterranean influences, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool winters.

2010
At the 2010 census Denair had a population of 4,404. The population density was 2,222.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Denair was 3,425 (77.8%) White, 25 (0.6%) African American, 55 (1.2%) Native American, 42 (1.0%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 699 (15.9%) from other races, and 154 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,423 persons (32.3%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,451 households, 611 (42.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 913 (62.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 168 (11.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 86 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 71 (4.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 10 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 221 households (15.2%) were one person and 113 (7.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.04. There were 1,167 families (80.4% of households); the average family size was 3.38.

The age distribution was 1,233 people (28.0%) under the age of 18, 407 people (9.2%) aged 18 to 24, 1,186 people (26.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,098 people (24.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 480 people (10.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

There were 1,523 housing units at an average density of 768.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,128 (77.7%) were owner-occupied and 323 (22.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 3,275 people (74.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,129 people (25.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 3,446 people, 1,131 households, and 907 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,697.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 572.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.6% White, 0.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.4% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. 26.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,131 households, 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.41.

The age distribution was 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median household income was $41,399 and the median family income was $46,538. Males had a median income of $38,598 versus $28,929 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,278. 16.1% of the population and 11.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Controversy
On November 8, 2010 Denair Middle School asked a student to remove the American flag from the back of his bicycle citing Mexicans and fears for the students safety. Four days later, Denair School Superintendent, Edward Parraz overturned the decision again allowing the student to display the flag adding that the racial concerns would be discussed with the students involved and their parents.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Denair is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Denair is in.

title: Denair, California


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East Oakdale, California

East Oakdale is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) on the Stanislaus River, located east of the city of Oakdale in Stanislaus County, California.

It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area in the San Joaquin Valley. The population was 2,762 at the 2010 census.

Geography
East Oakdale is located at 37.79361°N, -120.80667°W (37.793528, -120.806669).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 sqmi, of which, 4.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.4 sqmi of it (8.49%) is water.

History
Three ferries were crossing the Stanislaus River on the 19th−century Stockton - Los Angeles Road. The site of the easternmost crossing, Heath & Emory's Ferry, is in present-day East Oakdale. The second, Taylor's Ferry Crossing, was located in the present day city of Oakdale. The third, Islips Ferry, was further down river in present-day Langworth.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that East Oakdale had a population of 2,762. The population density was 529.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of East Oakdale was 2,530 (91.6%) White, 7 (0.3%) African American, 18 (0.7%) Native American, 60 (2.2%) Asian, 5 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 78 (2.8%) from other races, and 64 (2.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 284 persons (10.3%).

The Census reported that 2,762 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,055 households, out of which 301 (28.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 809 (76.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 40 (3.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 27 (2.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 31 (2.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 3 (0.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 138 households (13.1%) were made up of individuals, and 78 (7.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62. There were 876 families (83.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.87.

The population was spread out, with 562 people (20.3%) under the age of 18, 159 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 413 people (15.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,046 people (37.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 582 people (21.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

There were 1,102 housing units at an average density of 211.4 /sqmi, of which 984 (93.3%) were owner-occupied, and 71 (6.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 2,553 people (92.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 209 people (7.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,742 people, 989 households, and 824 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 486.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 183.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.28% White, 0.36% African American, 1.86% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.08% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.82% of the population.

There were 989 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,227, and the median income for a family was $83,587. Males had a median income of $70,096 versus $36,602 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,633. About 5.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, East Oakdale is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, East Oakdale is in.

title: East Oakdale, California


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Empire, California

Empire is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,189 at the 2010 census, up from 3,903 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Influenced by the Mexican culture, Empire is agriculturally active, and is home to the new Empire Community Park.

History
In 1854, the town of Empire City was founded on the south bank of the Tuolumne River, one mile south of present-day Empire. It was reputedly named after New York City, the "Empire City". However, some sources indicate that the town was founded as early as 1850. The town shows on the 1852 Gibbes map as Empire. It is alleged to have been almost destroyed and deserted twice, in 1852 and 1855. The town served as the head of navigation for steamboats on the Tuolumne River. Empire City became the county seat of Stanislaus County, and was flooded in the Great Flood of 1862. In 1896, the town relocated one mile north of the river, and was renamed Empire for the Santa Fe Railroad. (Part of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad line which the Santa Fe acquired in 1898.)

Downtown
Downtown Empire is situated in the second town layout. It includes a small post office, a Church of the Brethren church, and the Empire Community Park with the Empire City Historic Landmark.

Geography
Empire is located at 37.64417°N, -120.9075°W (37.644298, -120.907592).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Empire has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, Csa on climate maps.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Empire had a population of 4,189. The population density was 2,679.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Empire was 2,274 (54.3%) White, 22 (0.5%) African American, 56 (1.3%) Native American, 59 (1.4%) Asian, 8 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,500 (35.8%) from other races, and 270 (6.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,275 persons (54.3%).

The Census reported that 4,037 people (96.4% of the population) lived in households, 152 (3.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,215 households, out of which 570 (46.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 585 (48.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 244 (20.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 103 (8.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 98 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 11 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 204 households (16.8%) were made up of individuals, and 71 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32. There were 932 families (76.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.74.

The population was spread out, with 1,227 people (29.3%) under the age of 18, 428 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 1,097 people (26.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,024 people (24.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 413 people (9.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

There were 1,328 housing units at an average density of 849.5 /mi2, of which 724 (59.6%) were owner-occupied, and 491 (40.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.5%. 2,375 people (56.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,662 people (39.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,903 people, 1,160 households, and 881 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,463.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,214 housing units at an average density of 766.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.92% White, 0.54% African American, 1.46% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 24.62% from other races, and 5.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.89% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.77.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $30,862. Males had a median income of $28,814 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,133. About 16.5% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Empire Municipal Advisory Council is the town's council, along with the library, sheriff's office, and health center, it receives help from Stanislaus County.

In the California State Legislature, Empire is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Empire is in.

title: Empire, California


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Grayson, California

Grayson is an unincorporated community in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 952 at the 2010 census, down from 1,077 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Grayson as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Grayson or Graysonville or Grayson City was founded by a company of seven men, which included Andrew Jackson Grayson (1818–1869). Grayson, a native of Louisiana, brought his family to California in 1846, and was active in the Mexican–American War. He was a self-taught watercolor painter and an authority of Pacific Coast birds.

Graysonville was a steamboat landing on the San Joaquin River from the time of the California Gold Rush until river traffic ended as the water was taken for agriculture. In 2019 Grayson became home to No Dice car club.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 sqmi, all of it land. The community is at the convergence of the San Joaquin and Tuolumne rivers.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Grayson had a population of 952. The population density was 373.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Grayson was 455 (47.8%) White, 17 (1.8%) African American, 4 (0.4%) Native American, 3 (0.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 417 (43.8%) from other races, and 56 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 819 persons (86.0%).

The Census reported that 952 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 250 households, out of which 143 (57.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 154 (61.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 38 (15.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (10.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 18 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 22 households (8.8%) were made up of individuals, and 6 (2.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.81. There were 217 families (86.8% of all households); the average family size was 4.03.

The population was spread out, with 318 people (33.4%) under the age of 18, 104 people (10.9%) aged 18 to 24, 260 people (27.3%) aged 25 to 44, 204 people (21.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 66 people (6.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

There were 280 housing units at an average density of 109.9 /sqmi, of which 161 (64.4%) were owner-occupied, and 89 (35.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.9%. 578 people (60.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 374 people (39.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,077 people, 274 households, and 243 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 401.5 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 108.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 41.69% White, 1.11% African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 50.14% from other races, and 5.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 72.14% of the population.

There were 274 households, out of which 54.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.93 and the average family size was 4.12.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,841, and the median income for a family was $48,693. Males had a median income of $48,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,710. About 14.0% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Grayson is in, and.

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Water infrastructure
The groundwater is polluted by nitrates so it is treated by ion exchange before being used as drinking water.

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Hickman, California

Hickman is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 641 at the 2010 census, up from 457 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its history dates back to the goldrush era, and was once was a stop on a rail line (the old train stop still stands). KLOC broadcasts from three radio towers in Hickman.

History
The first major settler of Hickman was Charles Dallas in either 1849 or 1850, and early maps even referred to the area as "Dallas". Dallas' daughter Mary married Louis McLean Hickman on February 1, 1860. Hickman served as mayor of nearby Stockton, California in 1869. In the 1860s Hickman owned a hardware store and 11,000 acre ranch where he grew grain, hay, olives, figs, oranges, grapes and other fruits. The advent of the railroad in 1891 led to large brick grain storage buildings. Hickman was re-named in 1891 by the Southern Pacific for Louis Hickman.

Local life
Hickman social life revolves around its school. Hickman Charter school district is a K-8 school district. After 8th grade, students can commute to one of the many local schools. Hickman Charter School has more students than native population and has attendance from students as far as Berkeley, California.

Commerce
Hickman is a country town, and the most obvious form of income is agriculture. Almond orchards are plentiful, and there are several dairies. Foster Farms operates a dairy as well as several poultry farms, and there is a wholesale nursery raising trees, especially decorative trees like redwoods. A large rooster farm reputedly sells fighting cocks (although using such birds in fighting is illegal). There are also other forms of industry, including a multi-national mining equipment company, large nursery, a welding shop, two country stores, a cabinet maker, a music education company and Hickman Hat Rack Co.

Hydroelectric Dam on the Canal
Hickman has an unusual hydro-electric dam on one of its irrigation canals.

Geography
Hickman is located at 37.62417°N, -120.75778°W (37.624065, -120.757817).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, 99.21% of it land and 0.79% of it water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Hickman had a population of 641. The population density was 591.0 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Hickman was 503 (78.5%) White, 1 (0.2%) African American, 15 (2.3%) Native American, 4 (0.6%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 98 (15.3%) from other races, and 20 (3.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 180 persons (28.1%).

The Census reported that 641 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 193 households, out of which 84 (43.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 119 (61.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 22 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 19 (9.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 8 (4.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 23 households (11.9%) were made up of individuals, and 9 (4.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32. There were 160 families (82.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.64.

The population was spread out, with 176 people (27.5%) under the age of 18, 64 people (10.0%) aged 18 to 24, 158 people (24.6%) aged 25 to 44, 174 people (27.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 69 people (10.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

There were 203 housing units at an average density of 187.2 /sqmi, of which 141 (73.1%) were owner-occupied, and 52 (26.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%. 459 people (71.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 182 people (28.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 457 people, 139 households, and 116 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 360.3 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 116.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.46% White, 1.53% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 9.19% from other races, and 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.38% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $21,618 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,693. About 13.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Hickman is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Hickman is in.

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Hughson, California

Hughson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,481 at the 2020 census, up from 6,640 at the 2010 census.

History of farming
Hughson is surrounded by orchards and has been a long-time farming community. Initially, it was known for its enormous production of peaches, which garnered the area the title "The Peach Capital of the World". Peaches are no longer the primary crop in the area and have been replaced for the most part by almond trees. Almond production in the area is one of the largest in the world. The crops grown in Hughson include almonds, peaches, walnuts, nectarines, cherries, apples, and the occasional vineyard.

In recent years, many orchards have been torn down due to development.

Geography
Hughson is located at 37.60306°N, -120.86694°W (37.603082, -120.866838).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, all of it land.

2010
At the 2010 census Hughson had a population of 6,640. The population density was 3,658.0 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Hughson was 5,125 (77.2%) White, 55 (0.8%) African American, 74 (1.1%) Native American, 97 (1.5%) Asian, 13 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 982 (14.8%) from other races, and 294 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,871 persons (43.2%).

The census reported that 6,621 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 17 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 2 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,069 households, 994 (48.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,258 (60.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 260 (12.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 110 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 103 (5.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 20 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 367 households (17.7%) were one person and 219 (10.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.20. There were 1,628 families (78.7% of households); the average family size was 3.64.

The age distribution was 2,024 people (30.5%) under the age of 18, 678 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 1,784 people (26.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,438 people (21.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 716 people (10.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

There were 2,234 housing units at an average density of 1,230.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,388 (67.1%) were owner-occupied and 681 (32.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 13.1%. 4,558 people (68.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,063 people (31.1%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 3,980 people in 1,223 households, including 993 families, in the city. The population density was 3,554.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of 1,118.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 68.79% White, 0.60% African American, 1.43% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 24.30% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.82%.

Of the 1,223 households, 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of households were one person, and 8.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median household income was $40,385 and the median family income was $46,325. Males had a median income of $36,991 versus $25,521 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,636. About 16.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the California State Legislature, Hughson is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Hughson is in.

Thom Crowder, Doug Humphreys and Ben Manley were recalled from the City Council in a special election held on August 24, 2010.

Education
Hughson High School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School serve the students of Hughson and surrounding communities. The Hughson Huskies football team claimed victory in the 1997 State Championships via Cal-Hi sports before CIF state Championships came along in 2007. Cal-Hi Sports would rank each individual high school's sports teams for each division throughout the state of California. Cal-Hi sports would use a system Strength of opponent and statistics. Hughson Huskies also were CIF San Jouquin Division 3 Title holders in 1991, 1992,1997, and 2000. The Huskies were also Trans Valley League Champions 1969, 1973, 1977, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

Media
The Hughson Chronicle, a newspaper with a general circulation around 4,200, covers the City of Hughson and surrounding rural areas.

Valley Entertainment Monthly, a regional entertainment newspaper published in the 1990s, maintained its mailing address in Hughson and was available in a number of the city's shops and restaurants.

title: Hughson, California