Rancho Cordova, California
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Rancho Cordova is a city in Sacramento County, California, USA, that incorporated in 2003. The State of California estimates its population at 56,355 as of January 1, 2006 [1] The city is supplied by seven different water agencies and one sewage treatment entity.[1]
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[edit] Geography and geology
Rancho Cordova is located at GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 59.1 km² (22.8 mi²). 58.3 km² (22.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.27%) is water.
(38.585083, -121.297269)[edit] The Gold Rush era
In the Gold Rush era of mid 19th century California, certain Placer mining activities took place in the Rancho Cordova environs, some traces of which disturbance are extant. The elevation of the generally level terrain is approximately 118 feet above mean sea level[2] Lone Star Gravel Company and other companies have historically extracted younger gravels at depths of 30 to 40 feet without encountering groundwater, which is characteristically found at about 100 feet. Partially confined groundwater generally flows to the southwest.[3]
[edit] City and County Government
The Mayor of Rancho Cordova is David Sander. The Vice Mayor of Rancho Cordova is Linda Budge. The three other councilmembers are Robert J. McGarvey, Ken Cooley, and Dan Skoglund.
Rancho Cordova is represented by Don Nottoli on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
[edit] State Representation
Rancho Cordova is represented in the California State Assembly by Alan Nakanishi, a Republican. The city is represented by Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat and Dave Cox a Republican in the State Senate.
[edit] Federal Representation
Rancho Cordova is represented by Doris Matsui, a Democrat and Dan Lungren, a Republican in Congress.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 55,060 people, 20,407 households, and 13,550 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 944.0/km² (2,445.4/mi²). There were 21,584 housing units at an average density of 370.1/km² (958.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.66% White, 11.34% African American, 0.95% Native American, 8.24% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 5.72% from other races, and 6.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.90% of the population.
There were 20,407 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% 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 92.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,095, and the median income for a family was $60,211. Males had a median income of $54,706 versus $45,383 for females.
[edit] Famous Residents
- Lester Holt, The Today Show.
[edit] References
- ^ Rancho Cordova, California Official Website
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey, Carmichael Quadrangle, 7.5" Quadrangle, 1967, photorevised 1980
- ^ Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, APN 072-0580-018, Rancho Cordova, California, Earth Metrics Report No. 10235, October 31, 1989
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
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Citrus Heights • Elk Grove • Folsom • Galt • Isleton • Rancho Cordova • Sacramento |
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Arden-Arcade • Carmichael • Fair Oaks • Florin • Foothill Farms • Gold River • La Riviera • Laguna • Laguna West-Lakeside • North Highlands • Orangevale • Parkway-South Sacramento • Rancho Murieta • Rio Linda • Rosemont • Vineyard • Walnut Grove • Wilton |
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