Vacaville is a town located in Solano County in Northern California. Sitting about 35 miles (56 km) from Sacramento and 55 miles (89 km) from San Francisco, it is part of the San Francisco Bay Area but is also considered, at least by some agencies, to be part of the Sacramento Valley. At the 2010 census, Vacaville has a population of 92,428, making it the third largest city in Solano County.
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Histori
The city was originally laid out on land by Manuel Cabeza Vaca to William McDaniel in August 1850. The original plot was recorded on December 13, 1851.
The city is a Pony Express stop and is home to many large companies and local farms thriving due to the rich land of the Vaca Valley, including The Nut Tree.
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Geography and environment
There are a number of rare and endangered species in the Vacaville area. Endangered herbs that have historically occurred in the original pool area in and around Vacaville include Legalre limousines, Hulusulus Plagiobothrys, Downingia humilis Contra Costa Goldfields ( Lasthenia conjugens ), and the Indian Showy clover ( Trifolium amoenum ). To this day Trifolium amoenum can still be found in the Lagoon Valley Regional Park.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​28.6 square miles (74 km 2 ). 99.26% of the land area and 0.74% is water. Excluding the Southern Canal Putah and the small local creeks, the only significant water bodies in the city are the 105 acres of Laguna Valley Lake (0.42 km 2 ).
Communities unrelated to Allendale and Elmira are generally considered part of the "bigger" Vacaville.
The city includes two hospitals, NorthBay VacaValley Hospital and Vacaville Medical Center a hospital and trauma center.
Historic place
The city includes several historic buildings and venues including PeÃÆ'Â Â a Adobe, Will H. Buck House, Pleasants Ranch, and Vacaville Town Hall.
Climate
Vacaville has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Characteristics of outback California, summer can get very hot. The dry season is warm at the beginning but quickly gets cold when the rainy season approaches. Winter can be cold, and often foggy, but mild compared to other areas. Spring is a pleasant season with moderately light temperatures and not too much rain. Most of the rain fall in autumn, winter, and spring with no season in summer.
According to National Weather Service records, the average January temperature in Vacaville is a maximum of 55.4 Â ° F (13.0 Â ° C) and a minimum of 36.7 Â ° F (2.6 Â ° C). The average July temperature is a maximum of 95.2 ° F (35.1 ° C) and a minimum of 56.1 ° F (13.4 ° C). There is an average of 87.7 days with a high of 90Ã, Â ° F (32Ã, Â ° C) or higher. There is an average of 30.7 days with the lowest 32Ã, Â ° F (0Ã, Â ° C) or lower. The record high temperature was 116Ã, Â ° F (47Ã, Â ° C) on July 23, 2006. The record low temperature was 14Ã, Â ° F (-10Ã, Â ° C) on December 26, 1924.
The average annual rainfall is 24.55 inches (624 mm). There is an average of 57 days with measurable rainfall. The wettest year is 1983 with 48.90 inches (1,242 mm) and the driest year is 2012 with 5 inches. The most rainfall in one month was 19.83 inches (504 mm) in January 1916. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 6.10 inches (155 mm) on 27 February 1940. The snow rains were rare in Vacaville, but the quantities measured light has occurred, including 2.2 inches (56 mm) in January 1907 and 2.0 inches (51 mm) in December 1988.
Demographics
2010
The 2010 US Census reported that Vacaville had a population of 92,428. Population density is 3,233.5 people per square mile (1,248.5/km ²). The racial make-up of Vacaville is 61,301 (66.3%) White, 9,510 (10.3%) African American, 846 (0.9%) Native Americans, 5.606 (6.1%) Asia (3.3% Philippines, 0 , 7% China, 0.6% India, 0.5% Japan, 0.3% Vietnam, 0.3% Korea), 532 (0.6%) Pacific Islands, 8.136 (8.8%) of other races , and 6,497 (7.0%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 21,121 people (22.9%); 17.0% of Vacaville is Mexico, 0.9% Puerto Rico, 0.5% Salvador, 0.3% Nicaragua, 0.2% Guatemala, and 0.2% Peru.
The Census reported that 91.3% of the population lived in households and 8.6% were institutionalized.
There are 31,092 households, of which 11,747 (37.8%) have children under the age of 18 living in them, 16,347 (52.6%) are married couples living together, 4,068 (13, 1%) had a housewife without a husband now, 1,686 (5.4%) had a male household without a wife's presence. There were 1,892 (6.1%) unmarried unmarried couples, and 208 (0.7%) couples or married couples. 7,053 households (22.7%) consist of individuals and 2,689 (8.6%) have a self-sufficient 65 or older. Average household size is 2.71. There are 22.101 families (71.1% of all households); average family size is 3.19.
The population is spread by 21,511 people (23.3%) under the age of 18, 8,963 persons (9.7%) aged 18 to 24, 26,269 people (28.4%) aged 25 to 44, 26,016 persons (28.1%) aged 45 to 64 years. , and 9,669 people (10.5%) who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 women, there are 112.5 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 115.1 men.
There are 32,814 housing units with an average density of 1,148.0 per square mile (443.2/km²), of which 63.4% are occupied by owners and 36.6% are occupied by tenants. Homeowner vacancy rate is 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate is 6.8%. 59.0% of the population lives in housing units occupied by owners and 32.3% live in rental housing units.
2000
In the 2000 census there were 88,625 people living in the city. Population density was 1,263.6/km² (3,272.3/miÃ,²). There are 28,696 units of homes with an average density of 409.1/km² (1,059.5/miÃ,²). City's racial makeup is 72.11% White, 10.02% African American, 0.97% Native American, 4.18% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Island, 6.74% of other races, and 5.53 % of two or more races. 17.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino from any race.
Of 28,105 households, 20,966 were families: 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had non-husbands female households, and 25, 4% were "non-family." 19.2% of all households were individual and 6.4% had a single person living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.24.
The median age was 34 years, and the age distribution of the population was somewhat dispersed: 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64 , and 8.3% are 65 years of age or older. However, the gender ratios are higher than the national average. For every 100 females, there are 118.4 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 124.7 men.
Economy
Personal earnings
The average income for households in the city is $ 57,667, and the average income for families is $ 63,950. Men have an average income of $ 43,527 compared to $ 31,748 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 21,557. 6.1% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population, 7.4% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those aged 65 and older live below the poverty line.
Industry
There are biotechnology/pharmaceutical facilities operated by Genentech, ALZA Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, and Novartis International AG.
On May 14, 2014, ICON Aircraft announced that it would consolidate all the company's functions within a 140,000 square foot facility in Vacaville.
Tourism
The city holds annual Vacaville Fiesta Days, which takes place in the city center, which includes a parade featuring bands of public school marching bands, gymnasts, and even electric car shows, among other things. Other sites for travelers include Vacaville Premium Outlets and Nut Tree, which is home to trains for kids, carpets, and even life-size chessboards, as well as various shops and eating places. Every Friday during the summer, the city has a Creek Walk in Down Town Vacaville. Every December, the city holds a Tree Festival at an ice skating rink and a Tree Information Ceremony, where the residents of Vacaville gather downtown to see a 50 foot (15 m) tree lit up and enjoy the festive music played by Jepson Bands, hot chocolate, and horse-drawn carriage. The Jimmy Doolittle Center at Nut Tree Airport features aircraft from 1912 and is home to Shell Lockheed Vega Jimmy Doolittle. The displays also include General Doolittle's personal items and items related to the Doolittle Raid of 1942.
Government
Two state prisons are located in Vacaville: California State Penitentiary, Solano and California Medical Facility. The last prison houses are undergoing medical treatment.
Top entrepreneurs
According to 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top companies in the city are:
Education
The city has two integrated public school districts, community college districts, private schools and colleges.
Public primary and secondary schools
The Vacaville Unified School District includes the following campuses:
Elementary school
- Alamo Elementary
- Browns Valley Policy
- Edwin Markham Elementary
- Eugene Padan Elementary
- Fairmont Elementary
- Cooper Elementary
- Orchard Elementary
- Basic Hemlock
- Jean Callison Elementary
- Sierra Vista K-8
- Ernest Kimme Academy for Independent Students (K-12)
- Kairos Public Schools Vacaville Academy (K-8)
High school
- The Vaca Pen Secondary School
- Willis Jepson High School
- Sierra Vista K-8
- Ernest Kimme Academy for Independent Students (K-12)
- Kairos Public Schools Vacaville Academy
SMA
- Buckingham Charter Magnet High School
- State Secondary School
- Vacaville High School
- Will C. Wood High School
- Ernest Kimme Academy for Independent Students (K-12)
Travis Unified School District
Campus Travis Unified School District includes:
- Cambridge Elementary
- Foxboro Elementary
- Travis Elementary
- Scandia Elementary School
- Basics Center
The campuses that serve Vacaville secondary students are:
- Golden West Middle School
- SMA Vanden
Private school
Private institutions with campuses in Vacaville are:
- Bethany Lutheran Preschool and Primary School
- Academy of Faith (Mandiri)
- Parochial Notre Dame School
- Vacaville Adventist (Seventh Day Adventist)
- Vacaville Christian Schools (pre-school to grade 12)
Colleges and universities
The city has a District that supports Solano Community College. Among other things, it offers a bachelor's degree in biotechnology, which can lead to work with local industries.
Other colleges and universities include:
- California Maritime Academy
- Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Phoenix University
Famous people
(B) indicates that the person was born in Vacaville.
- Arthur Adams (born 1963), famous comic book artist for Longshot and Monkeyman and O'Brien
- Brothers Wayne and Trent Gardner - founders and members of American prog metal band Magellan
- Dennis Alexio (born 1959) - kickboxer, world champion eight times (B)
- Chris Begley - Fight Fair band member
- Andy Bloom (born 1973) - Olympic shot putter, NCAA champion in shooting and discus
- Frank H. Buck - politician, fruit baron, developer of Beverly Hills, California (B)
- Jarrett Bush - NFL Players, Green Bay Packers (B)
- Kyle DeVan - Offensive Guard for the Indianapolis Colts
- Jermaine Dye - Major League Baseball Player; 2005 World Series MVP with Chicago White Sox (B)
- Xzavie Jackson - the ultimate defense for Cincinnati Bengals
- Stefan Janoski - skateboarder
- Willis Linn Jepson - botanist and conservationist (B)
- Josh Kaddu - linebacker for Miami Dolphins
- Bonnie McKee - pop singer and songwriter (B)
- Vince Newsome - NFL Players for Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens; in 1983, became the first Vacaville resident to be recruited into the NFL
- Frank Parker - actor, playing Grandpa Shawn Brady on Days of Our Lives, currently lives in Vacaville
- Aaron Pauley - bassist and rock band vocalist Of Mice & amp; Men
- Michael Polenske - vintner
- Jacoby Shaddix - vocalist of Papa Roach rock band
- Casey Sheehan - awarded the Bronze Star with Palm Fronds posthumously for action in Iraq on April 4, 2004
- Cindy Sheehan - political activist
- Jessica Sierra - singer
- Greg Tagert - baseball manager
- Thomas Williams - linebacker for USC Trojans and NFL
- Luzena Wilson - California Gold Rush businessman and memoir writer
See also
- 1892 Vacaville-Winters earthquake
- Nut Tree Airport
- Rancho Los Putos
References
External links
- Official website
- Vacaville Wiki
- The Reporter - Vacaville Newspaper
- Beanstalk
- Historic Town Center of Vacaville
- Visitor's Bureau of Vacaville
- Heritage Board of Vacaville
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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