Pacheco, California
Encyclopedia
Pacheco is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Contra Costa County
, California
, United States
. The population was 3,685 at the 2010 census. It is located 5.5 miles (9 km) north of Walnut Creek
.
, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
Mexican land grant. A post office operated at Pacheco from 1859 to 1913 and from 1955 to the present.
Pacheco was briefly a prosperous commercial center. During this period, Pacheco Slough was deep enough to receive ocean-based shipping. A series of fires and floods, as well as an earthquake, destroyed the town and filled the Slough with silt during the 1860s. Pacheco was subsequently depopulated by the attraction of the nearby town of Todos Santos, later to be known as Concord
.
In September 2011, Martinez reached a tax sharing deal to pave the way forwards for the annexation.
was 4,978.4 people per square mile (1,922.2/km²). The racial makeup of Pacheco was 2,814 (76.4%) White, 78 (2.1%) African American, 27 (0.7%) Native American, 366 (9.9%) Asian, 11 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 201 (5.5%) from other races
, and 188 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 619 persons (16.8%).
The Census reported that 3,662 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 23 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,558 households, out of which 403 (25.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 607 (39.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 247 (15.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 84 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 94 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 19 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 498 households (32.0%) were made up of individuals and 206 (13.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 938 families
(60.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.97.
The population was spread out with 706 people (19.2%) under the age of 18, 264 people (7.2%) aged 18 to 24, 898 people (24.4%) aged 25 to 44, 1,231 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 586 people (15.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
There were 1,642 housing units at an average density of 2,218.3 per square mile (856.5/km²), of which 1,267 (81.3%) were owner-occupied, and 291 (18.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.6%. 2,919 people (79.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 743 people (20.2%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 3,562 people, 1,563 households, and 923 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 4,878.4 people per square mile (1,884.0/km²). There were 1,620 housing units at an average density of 2,218.7 per square mile (856.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.85% White
, 2.22% Black
or African American
, 0.79% Native American
, 7.41% Asian
, 0.22% Pacific Islander
, 2.95% from other races
, and 3.57% from two or more races. 11.82% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,563 households out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples
living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,851, and the median income for a family was $58,938. Males had a median income of $48,466 versus $33,359 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $26,064. About 7.9% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County is a primarily suburban county in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,049,025...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,685 at the 2010 census. It is located 5.5 miles (9 km) north of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek is an incorporated city located east of the city of Oakland. It lies in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. While not as large as neighboring Concord, Walnut Creek serves as the business and entertainment hub for the neighboring cities within central Contra Costa...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
History
The town was laid out in 1857 by Dr. J.H. Carothers and named for Salvio Pacheco, grantee of the Rancho Monte del DiabloRancho Monte del Diablo
Rancho Monte del Diablo was a Mexican land grant in present day Contra Costa County, California given in 1834 by Governor José Figueroa to Salvio Pacheco. The name "Monte del Diablo" means "thicket of the devil" in Spanish. The name was later incorrectly translated as Mount Diablo...
Mexican land grant. A post office operated at Pacheco from 1859 to 1913 and from 1955 to the present.
Pacheco was briefly a prosperous commercial center. During this period, Pacheco Slough was deep enough to receive ocean-based shipping. A series of fires and floods, as well as an earthquake, destroyed the town and filled the Slough with silt during the 1860s. Pacheco was subsequently depopulated by the attraction of the nearby town of Todos Santos, later to be known as Concord
Concord, California
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 122,067. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months...
.
Annexation
In January 2011 the Martinez City Council voted to annex those portions of Pacheco north of California State Route 4. LAFCO is expected to approve the annexation in the fall of 2011.In September 2011, Martinez reached a tax sharing deal to pave the way forwards for the annexation.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Pacheco had a population of 3,685. The population densityPopulation density
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was 4,978.4 people per square mile (1,922.2/km²). The racial makeup of Pacheco was 2,814 (76.4%) White, 78 (2.1%) African American, 27 (0.7%) Native American, 366 (9.9%) Asian, 11 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 201 (5.5%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 188 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 619 persons (16.8%).
The Census reported that 3,662 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 23 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,558 households, out of which 403 (25.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 607 (39.0%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 247 (15.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 84 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 94 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 19 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 498 households (32.0%) were made up of individuals and 206 (13.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 938 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(60.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.97.
The population was spread out with 706 people (19.2%) under the age of 18, 264 people (7.2%) aged 18 to 24, 898 people (24.4%) aged 25 to 44, 1,231 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 586 people (15.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
There were 1,642 housing units at an average density of 2,218.3 per square mile (856.5/km²), of which 1,267 (81.3%) were owner-occupied, and 291 (18.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.6%. 2,919 people (79.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 743 people (20.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,562 people, 1,563 households, and 923 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 4,878.4 people per square mile (1,884.0/km²). There were 1,620 housing units at an average density of 2,218.7 per square mile (856.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.85% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.22% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.79% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 7.41% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.95% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.57% from two or more races. 11.82% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 1,563 households out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,851, and the median income for a family was $58,938. Males had a median income of $48,466 versus $33,359 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $26,064. About 7.9% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.