Elk Grove, California

For the place in Humboldt County, see Elk Grove, Humboldt County, California.
City of Elk Grove
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Sunset on Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove

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Nickname(s): The city of Elk
Coordinates:
Country United States United States
State California California
County Sacramento
Incorporated July 1, 2000
Government
 - Type Council-Manager
 - Mayor Sophia Scherman
 - Vice Mayor Steve Detrick
 - Chief Of Police Robert Lehner
 - Assistant Chief of Police Edward J. Kelly
Area
 - Total 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km2)
 - Land 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km2)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 45 ft (14 m)
Population (2010 Census)
 - Total 143,885
 - Density 3,947.0/sq mi (1,524.0/km2)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 95624, 95757, 95758, 95759
Area code(s) 916
FIPS code 06-22020
GNIS feature ID 0277506
Website http://elkgrovecity.org/

Elk Grove is a city in Sacramento County, California, located just south of the state capital of Sacramento. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. State population estimates place the city's population at 136,318 as of January 1, 2007.[1] The second-largest city in Sacramento County, Elk Grove earned the title of the fastest growing city in the U.S between July 1, 2004 and July 1, 2005.[2]

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History

The old Elk grove Hotel

Elk Grove was founded in 1850 as a stage stop. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) south of historic Sutter’s Fort and thus became a crossroads for business, entertainment, mail service and agriculture, and acted as home base for gold miners in nearby communities. After it played its part in the early gold rush and statehood history in California, a close-knit community evolved with a distinctly rural and western lifestyle.

Initially, the town developed around a stage stop on the Monterey Trail, though after the railroad passed by east of town, Elk Grove's center shifted to its present location. "Old Town" Elk Grove is located about a mile east of State Route 99 (formerly U.S. Route 99, the north-south artery of the California Central Valley). Although the town developed around agriculture, it would eventually become a residential suburb of Sacramento. Most newer housing developments in Elk Grove lie west between Highway 99 and Interstate 5, the major north-south highway for the U.S. West Coast, in two areas locally called "Laguna Creek" and "Laguna West".

On July 1, 2000, Elk Grove incorporated as a city.

In 2008 CNN stated that areas of Elk Grove suffered from the subprime mortgage crisis.[3]

Geography

Elk Grove is located at 38°26'18" North, 121°22'55" West (38.438222, -121.381925).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 square miles (39.4 km²), of which, 15.2 square miles (39.4 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 59,984 people, 18,526 households, and 15,358 families residing in the CDP. State population estimates place the city's population at 143,885 as of the 2010 census. The population density was 3,947.0 people per square mile (1,523.7/km²). There were 18,894 housing units at an average density of 1,243.3/sq mi (479.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.12% White, 8.52% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 17.59% Asian, 0.59% Pacific Islander, 6.44% from other races, and 6.79% from two or more races. 14.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 18,526 households out of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% are married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size is 3.51.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household was $79,622, and the median income for a family was $83,969.[5] 5.2% of the population and 3.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Area codes and zip codes

Elk Grove's telephone area code is 916. Its ZIP codes are:

Zipcode Area
95624 East of Highway 99
95757 West of Highway 99 and south of Elk Grove Boulevard
95758 West of Highway 99 and north of Elk Grove Boulevard

95759 East of Highway 99 and south of Bond Rd.

Education

The Elk Grove Unified School District is the 5th largest school district in California and one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation. Located in southern Sacramento County, the district covers 320 square miles (830 km2), one-third of the county. For the 2002-03 school year, the district served more than 52,500 students, and expects to reach 73,000 students by 2010. Those students attend 38 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 8 high schools and 4 alternative high schools. The school district recently opened a new middle/high school, Pinkerton Middle and Cosumnes Oaks High. The new school opens just as the school district enters its 50th year of existence during the 2008-2009 school year.

There are also several private schools in town. A local community college, Cosumnes River College, offers both vocational training and a transfer program to four-year universities. Located nearby are California State University, Sacramento and the University of California, Davis, as well as branches of Golden Gate University and St. Mary's College. Elk Grove is also the home of the private six-year Universalist religious college Quest Seminary[6].

Public libraries

The new Elk Grove Public Library is located at 8900 Elk Grove Blvd in a modern two story building. It moved to this location from just a block East. The library is part of the broader Sacramento Public Library system. The Elk Grove Library also serves neighboring communities such as Vineyard, Wilton, Sloughhouse, and Rancho Murieta.[7]

The Franklin Community Library, which also functions as the library for Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School, is located at 10055 Franklin High Road.

Climate

Elk Grove's climate varies from low temperatures of 24 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit to highs of 80 to 115 degrees. Average annual rainfall is 22 inches (560 mm) per year falling primarily from October through April. Elk Grove's average temperature in January is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. In July 80 degrees Fahranheit. The elevation of the city is 45 feet (14 m).

City and county government

Local

Old Town

The City of Elk Grove incorporated on July 1, 2000. It is a general law city and operates on the Manager-City Council type of governance. The mayor's position is a one-year term and is chosen at-large by the city council. The current Mayor of Elk Grove for 2010 is Sophia Scherman (District 5). The remaining councilmembers are James Cooper (District 1), Pat Hume (District 2), Steve Detrick (District 3) and Gary Davis (District 4)[8].

Elk Grove is represented on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors by Don Nottoli, 5th district supervisor.

Fire protection, emergency medical services, and parks and recreation services in Elk Grove are provided by the Cosumnes Community Services District, an independent special district agency.

State and federal

In the state legislature Elk Grove is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, , and in the 10th and 15th Assembly Districts, represented by Democrat Alyson Huber and Joan Buchannan respectively. Federally, Elk Grove is located in California's 3rd and 5th congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of R +7 and D +14 respectively [9] and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren and Democrat Doris Matsui respectively.

State and federal representatives

Elk Grove is represented by a variety of Democrats and Republicans in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

Congressmen

Elk Grove is split between the 3rd congressional district which is represented by Dan Lungren, a Republican and the 5th Congressional District which is represented by Doris Matsui, a Democrat.

State Assemblymen

Elk Grove is split between the 9th assembly district which is represented by Dave Jones, a Democrat, the 10th assembly district which is represented by Alyson Huber, a Democrat, and the 15th State Assembly District which is represented by Joan Buchanan, also a Democrat.

State Senators

Elk Grove is also split between the 1st Senate District which is represented by Dave Cox, a Republican, and the 5th State Senate District which is represented by Lois Wolk, a Democrat.

Neighborhoods

Elk Grove is divided into several major areas which are: Laguna West, Laguna Creek, Elk Grove Proper, East Elk Grove, and big parts of the Sheldon and Franklin townships. Laguna West is between Interstate 5 and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Laguna Creek is bordered by the city limits to the south, Sheldon Road to the north, the Union Pacific railroad tracks to the west, and Highway 99 to the east. Elk Grove proper — which includes the Historic District (Historic Elk Grove) — is bordered by Highway 99 to the west, Waterman Road to the east, Calvine Road to the north, and Grant Line Road to the south. East Elk Grove is bordered by Calvine Road to the north, Grant Line Road to the east and south, and Waterman Road to the west.

Public safety

Fire department

The local fire department is owned and operated by the Cosumnes Community Services District. It began in 1893 as a volunteer fire department.[10]

Police department

Until July 2006, the police forces within the city of Elk Grove were operated under contract with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Effective July 1, 2006, the city of Elk Grove completed the establishment of its own independent police force, which has patrolled the city since then.

Famous residents

See also

Elk Grove has one of California's largest Native American populations, an estimated 4 percent are descendants of local and other American Indian tribes.

Adjacent areas

Parkway-South Sacramento Parkway-South Sacramento, Vineyard Vineyard
Sacramento, Laguna Cosumnes Unincorporated Area (Sacramento County)
   Elk Grove    
Laguna Cosumnes Unincorporated Area (Sacramento County) Cosumnes Unincorporated Area (Sacramento County)

References

  1. ↑ [1].
  2. ↑ US Census Press Release
  3. ↑ "Is America's suburban dream collapsing into a nightmare?." CNN. Accessed June 17, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. ↑ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-context=st&-qr_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_S1901&-ds_name=ACS_2007_1YR_G00_&-CONTEXT=st&-tree_id=307&-redoLog=false&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=16000US0622020&-format=&-_lang=en factfinder.census.gov
  6. ↑ "Quest Seminary". http://www.questseminary.org. Retrieved 2009-11-29. 
  7. ↑ "Elk Grove Library". http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=638. Retrieved 2009-11-29. 
  8. ↑ http://www.elkgrovecity.org/council/city-council.asp
  9. ↑ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html. Retrieved 2008-02-10. 
  10. ↑ http://yourcsd.com/fire/history.asp

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