Cherryland, California
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Cherryland is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Alameda County
, California
, United States
.
The unincorporated community is located between the cities of San Leandro
to the north and Hayward
to the south. The population was 14,728 at the 2010 census.
, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land. San Lorenzo Creek
runs partly through the town.
was 12,301.9 people per square mile (4,749.8/km²). The racial makeup of Cherryland was 6,035 (41.0%) White, 1,698 (11.5%) African American, 200 (1.4%) Native American, 1,404 (9.5%) Asian, 310 (2.1%) Pacific Islander, 4,016 (27.3%) from other races
, and 1,065 (7.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,955 persons (54.0%).
The Census reported that 14,272 people (96.9% of the population) lived in households, 277 (1.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 179 (1.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,643 households, out of which 1,963 (42.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,850 (39.8%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 844 (18.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 391 (8.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 447 (9.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 50 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,131 households (24.4%) were made up of individuals and 324 (7.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07. There were 3,085 families
(66.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.64.
The population was spread out with 3,956 people (26.9%) under the age of 18, 1,457 people (9.9%) aged 18 to 24, 4,728 people (32.1%) aged 25 to 44, 3,339 people (22.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,248 people (8.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
There were 4,975 housing units at an average density of 4,155.5 per square mile (1,604.4/km²), of which 1,458 (31.4%) were owner-occupied, and 3,185 (68.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 4,439 people (30.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 9,833 people (66.8%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 13,837 people, 4,658 households, and 3,018 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 11,859.2 people per square mile (4,566.2/km²). There were 4,823 housing units at an average density of 4,133.6 per square mile (1,591.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 20.9% non-Hispanic White
, 10.8% Black
or African American
, 0.4% Native American
, 9.2% Asian
, 1.9% Pacific Islander
, 0.2% from other races
, and 2.7% from two or more races. 54.0% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,658 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples
living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.46.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,880, and the median income for a family was $44,319. Males had a median income of $34,830 versus $29,724 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $16,929. About 9.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
.
is located there, which is maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
, in conjunction with the Hayward Area Historical Society.
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 Alameda County
Alameda County, California
Alameda County is a county in the U.S. state of California. It occupies most of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,510,271, making it the 7th most populous county in the state...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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.
The unincorporated community is located between the cities of San Leandro
San Leandro, California
San Leandro is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is considered a suburb of Oakland and San Francisco. The population was 84,950 as of 2010 census. The climate of the city is mild throughout the year.-Geography and water resources:...
to the north and Hayward
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
to the south. The population was 14,728 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land. San Lorenzo Creek
San Lorenzo Creek
San Lorenzo Creek is a year-round natural stream flowing through Hayward, California, into San Francisco Bay at the Hayward Regional Shoreline.-Watershed:...
runs partly through the town.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Cherryland had a population of 14,728. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 12,301.9 people per square mile (4,749.8/km²). The racial makeup of Cherryland was 6,035 (41.0%) White, 1,698 (11.5%) African American, 200 (1.4%) Native American, 1,404 (9.5%) Asian, 310 (2.1%) Pacific Islander, 4,016 (27.3%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1,065 (7.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,955 persons (54.0%).
The Census reported that 14,272 people (96.9% of the population) lived in households, 277 (1.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 179 (1.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,643 households, out of which 1,963 (42.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,850 (39.8%) were opposite-sex 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, 844 (18.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 391 (8.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 447 (9.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 50 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,131 households (24.4%) were made up of individuals and 324 (7.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07. There were 3,085 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(66.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.64.
The population was spread out with 3,956 people (26.9%) under the age of 18, 1,457 people (9.9%) aged 18 to 24, 4,728 people (32.1%) aged 25 to 44, 3,339 people (22.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,248 people (8.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
There were 4,975 housing units at an average density of 4,155.5 per square mile (1,604.4/km²), of which 1,458 (31.4%) were owner-occupied, and 3,185 (68.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 4,439 people (30.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 9,833 people (66.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,837 people, 4,658 households, and 3,018 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 11,859.2 people per square mile (4,566.2/km²). There were 4,823 housing units at an average density of 4,133.6 per square mile (1,591.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP in 2010 was 20.9% non-Hispanic White
Race (United States Census)
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, 10.8% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.4% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.2% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.9% Pacific Islander
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...
, 0.2% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.7% from two or more races. 54.0% 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 4,658 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% 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, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.46.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,880, and the median income for a family was $44,319. Males had a median income of $34,830 versus $29,724 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 $16,929. About 9.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Cherryland is an unincorporated community and thus is governed directly by the County of Alameda. The area is policed by the Alameda County Sheriff's OfficeAlameda County Sheriff's Office
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency serving Alameda County, California. The ACSO is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies , the American Correctional Association , National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the...
.
History
Cherryland comprises largely the residential subdivision of the vast orchards (2200 acres (8.9 km²)) of San Lorenzo pioneer William Meek, often called the "first farmer" of Alameda County. Meek MansionMeek Mansion
The Meek Mansion is a historic mansion in unincorporated Cherryland, just north of Hayward, California. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a California Historical Landmark. Located on nearly 10 acres, the Victorian was built in 1869 by William Meek.-History:William Meek...
is located there, which is maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is the park management agency for most of the parks in the city of Hayward, California and environs. It was created in 1944 and is an independent special district under California law. H.A.R.D. is the largest recreation district in California...
, in conjunction with the Hayward Area Historical Society.