Crockett, California

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Crockett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2000 census. Crockett is best known for being the corporate headquarters of C&H Sugar.

[edit] Geography

Crockett is located at 38°3′10″N, 122°13′24″W (38.052820, -122.223400)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²), all land.

Crockett is located where the Carquinez Strait meets San Pablo Bay. The Carquinez Bridge, part of Interstate 80, links Crockett with the city of Vallejo to the north across the strait. To the east of Crockett along the strait are Port Costa and the city of Martinez. South of Crockett is the town of Rodeo and the city of Hercules. Going further (south)west on I-80 will lead you to San Francisco and Oakland, and going (north)east will lead you to the capital of California, Sacramento.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,194 people, 1,491 households, and 848 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 245.2/km² (634.7/mi²). There were 1,590 housing units at an average density of 122.0/km² (315.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.10% White, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 2.60% Asian, 4.26% from other races, and 3.98% from two or more races. 11.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,491 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,574, and the median income for a family was $66,174. Males had a median income of $46,311 versus $31,204 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,469. About 4.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] External links

• Crockett website at belizebreeze.com
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 38.05282° -122.2234°
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