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EspañolRANCHO 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 59,056 as of January 1, 2007 [1]
Original names of the town included Cordova Vineyards and Cordova Village, before it was officially named Rancho Cordova when a post office was established in the community in 1955.[1] 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]
Rancho Cordova is located at (38.585083, -121.297269).
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.
As of the census of 2007, there were 59,060 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.
The City of Rancho Cordova has a Council-manager form of government with five members elected to the Council, one of whom serves as mayor each year. The Mayor's post is thus simply that of "chief among equals for a time". In 2007, serving as Rancho Cordova's fifth Mayor, is Councilmember David Sander. The Vice Mayor of Rancho Cordova in 2007 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.
Rancho Cordova is represented in the California State Assembly by Alan Nakanishi, a Republican. The city is represented in the State Senate by Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat, and Dave Cox, a Republican.
Rancho Cordova is represented in Congress by Doris Matsui, a Democrat, and Dan Lungren, a Republican.
The city is supplied by seven different water agencies and one sewage treatment entity.[4]
★ American River Parkway
★ Hagan Community Park
★ Aerojet/Gencorp
★ Sacramento Mather Airport (formerly Mather Air Force Base)
★ Sacramento California Temple
★ Chris Bosio, 10-year MLB pitcher with the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners
★ Lester Holt, The Today Show.
★ Geoff Jenkins, MLB outfielder with the Milwaukee Brewers
★ Jerry Manuel, former Chicago White Sox manager and current lead bench coach for the New York Mets
★ Max Venable, 10-year MLB outfielder
★ Seneca Wallace, NFL quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks
★ Gerald Willhite, former running back for the Denver Broncos
★ Kaiser Permanente
1. The Rancho Cordova Index, , , , Prosper Magazine, 2007
2. U.S. Geological Survey, ''Carmichael Quadrangle, 7.5" Quadrangle'', 1967, photorevised 1980
3. ''Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, APN 072-0580-018, Rancho Cordova, California'', Earth Metrics Report No. 10235, October 31, 1989
4. Rancho Cordova, California Official Website
★ City of Rancho Cordova Home Page
'Rancho Cordova' is a city in Sacramento County, California, USA, that incorporated in 2003. The State of California estimates its population at 59,056 as of January 1, 2007 [1]
History
Original names of the town included Cordova Vineyards and Cordova Village, before it was officially named Rancho Cordova when a post office was established in the community in 1955.[1] 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]
Geography and geology
Rancho Cordova is located at (38.585083, -121.297269).
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.
Demographics
As of the census of 2007, there were 59,060 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.
Government
City Government
The City of Rancho Cordova has a Council-manager form of government with five members elected to the Council, one of whom serves as mayor each year. The Mayor's post is thus simply that of "chief among equals for a time". In 2007, serving as Rancho Cordova's fifth Mayor, is Councilmember David Sander. The Vice Mayor of Rancho Cordova in 2007 is Linda Budge. The three other councilmembers are Robert J. McGarvey, Ken Cooley, and Dan Skoglund.
County Government
Rancho Cordova is represented by Don Nottoli on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
State Representation
Rancho Cordova is represented in the California State Assembly by Alan Nakanishi, a Republican. The city is represented in the State Senate by Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat, and Dave Cox, a Republican.
Federal Representation
Rancho Cordova is represented in Congress by Doris Matsui, a Democrat, and Dan Lungren, a Republican.
Utilities
The city is supplied by seven different water agencies and one sewage treatment entity.[4]
Points of Interest
★ American River Parkway
★ Hagan Community Park
★ Aerojet/Gencorp
★ Sacramento Mather Airport (formerly Mather Air Force Base)
★ Sacramento California Temple
Notable Residents
★ Chris Bosio, 10-year MLB pitcher with the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners
★ Lester Holt, The Today Show.
★ Geoff Jenkins, MLB outfielder with the Milwaukee Brewers
★ Jerry Manuel, former Chicago White Sox manager and current lead bench coach for the New York Mets
★ Max Venable, 10-year MLB outfielder
★ Seneca Wallace, NFL quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks
★ Gerald Willhite, former running back for the Denver Broncos
See Also
★ Kaiser Permanente
References
1. The Rancho Cordova Index, , , , Prosper Magazine, 2007
2. U.S. Geological Survey, ''Carmichael Quadrangle, 7.5" Quadrangle'', 1967, photorevised 1980
3. ''Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, APN 072-0580-018, Rancho Cordova, California'', Earth Metrics Report No. 10235, October 31, 1989
4. Rancho Cordova, California Official Website
External links
★ City of Rancho Cordova Home Page
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