American Canyon, California

Infobox Settlement
official_name = City of American Canyon
other_name = Napa Junction (former) [ [http://www.icsc.org/srch/sct/sct0905/feat_calif_napa_valley.php SCT - Shopping Centers Today Online ] ]
settlement_type = City
nickname = Gateway to the Napa Valley
AmCan [ [http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_9794658?source=most_viewed AmCan park not open, but patrons are still playing - Vallejo Times Herald ] ]


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map_caption = Location in Napa County and the state of California


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = California
subdivision_name2 = Napa
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Leon Garcia
established_title = Incorporation
established_date = 1992
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 10.7
area_total_sq_mi = 4.1
area_land_km2 = 10.7
area_land_sq_mi = 4.1
area_water_km2 = 0
area_water_sq_mi = 0
elevation_ft = 46
elevation_m = 14
population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 9774
population_metro =
population_density_km2 = 913.5
population_density_sq_mi = 2383.9
timezone = Pacific (PST)
utc_offset = -8
latd = 38 |latm = 10 |lats = 5 |latNS = N
longd = 122 |longm = 15 |longs = 9 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = PDT
utc_offset_DST = -7
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 94503
area_code = 707
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 06-01640
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1668253
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American Canyon is a city located in southern Napa County, California, convert|42|mi|km northeast of San Francisco. It is part of the Napa, California Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2008, the population was 15,276, up sharply from the 2000 census population of 9,774. Its zip code is 94503, and its area code is 707. It is in the Pacific Time time zone and observes daylight savings time.

The city was incorporated in 1992.

Geography

American Canyon is located at 38°10'5" North, 122°15'9" West (38.168059, -122.252589)GR|1. American Canyon is bounded geographically by the Napa River to the west, the foothills of the Sulphur Springs Mountains to the east, Vallejo to the south and vineyards and the Napa County Airport (IATA airport code APC) to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²).

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are 9774 people in the city, organized into 3209 households and 2451 families. The population density is 2,368.0 people per square mile (913.7/km²). There are 3274 housing units at an average density of 793.2/sq mi (306.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 59.2% White, 16.16% Asian, 7.34% Black or African American, 0.82% Native American, 1.29% Pacific Islander, 8.65% from other races, and 6.56% from two or more races. 17.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3209 households out of which 38.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% are non-families. 18.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.0 and the average family size is 3.4.

In the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $52,105, and the median income for a family is $61,536. Males have a median income of $42,358 versus $29,211 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,440. 8.8% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Politics

In the state legislature American Canyon is located in the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Pat Wiggins, and in the 7th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Noreen Evans. Federally, American Canyon is located in California's 1st congressional district.

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.american-canyon.ca.us/ City of American Canyon website]
* [http://www.americancanyon.com/ City of American Canyon California Citizen Community Website]
* [http://forums.americancanyon.com/ City of American Canyon California Citizen Community Forums]

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