Loomis, California
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Loomis is an incorporated town in Placer County
, California
, United States
. It is part of the Sacramento
–Arden-Arcade
–Roseville
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 6,430 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), all of it land. Stream drainages are Antelope Creek and Secret Ravine
.
was 884.8 people per square mile (341.6/km²). The racial makeup of Loomis was 5,733 (89.2%) White, 33 (0.5%) African American, 74 (1.2%) Native American, 169 (2.6%) Asian, 12 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 149 (2.3%) from other races
, and 260 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 568 persons (8.8%).
The Census reported that 6,409 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 16 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,356 households, out of which 832 (35.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,361 (57.8%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 266 (11.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 138 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 142 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 16 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 453 households (19.2%) were made up of individuals and 194 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72. There were 1,765 families
(74.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.10.
The population was spread out with 1,588 people (24.7%) under the age of 18, 510 people (7.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,377 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 2,121 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 834 people (13.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
There were 2,465 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (131.0/km²), of which 1,830 (77.7%) were owner-occupied, and 526 (22.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 4,911 people (76.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,498 people (23.3%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,206 households, and 1,729 families residing in the town. The population density
was 851.9 people per square mile (328.8/km²). There were 2,273 housing units at an average density of 309.3 per square mile (119.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.06% White, 0.19% African American, 0.96% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races
, and 4.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.87% of the population.
There were 2,206 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,444, and the median income for a family was $64,837. Males had a median income of $50,458 versus $31,140 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $30,384. About 2.5% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.4% of those age 65 or over.
Loomis takes its name from one the of town's pioneers, James Loomis. At one time, James Loomis was the whole town—saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent, and postmaster.
In the early part of the 20th century, Loomis was the second largest fruit-shipping station in Placer County.
Loomis remained part of unincorporated Placer County until December 17, 1984, when the Town of Loomis officially incorporated. The town was in danger of being annexed by its neighbor Rocklin
and the residents voted to incorporate to preserve local control, partly on the issue of preserving the "small town" character and historic structures such as the High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds which sit between Taylor Road (a segment of historic Highway 40) and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
. Foundation elementary schools for Del Oro High School are Placer Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Loomis Grammar School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School, Penryn School, Ophir School, Newcastle School, and the newly opened Loomis Basin Charter School.
Placer County, California
Placer County is a county located in both the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada regions of the U.S. state of California, in what is known as the Gold Country. It stretches from the suburbs of Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and the Nevada border. Because of the expansion of the Greater Sacramento,...
, California
California
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, United States
United States
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. It is part of the Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
–Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade, California
Arden-Arcade is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 92,186 at the 2010 census. It is east of the city of Sacramento and west of the community of Carmichael....
–Roseville
Roseville, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Sacramento metropolitan area
The Greater Sacramento area, or officially Sacramento–Arden Arcade–Yuba City, CA-NV Combined Statistical Area, is a combined statistical area consisting of several metropolitan statistical areas and seven counties in Northern California and one in Western Nevada. These are Sacramento, Yolo, El...
. The population was 6,430 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Loomis is located at 38°48′59"N 121°11′34"W (38.816436, -121.192778).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), all of it land. Stream drainages are Antelope Creek and Secret Ravine
Secret Ravine
Secret Ravine is a perennial tributary of Miners Ravine which shortly thereafter runs into Dry Creek located in Placer County, California. Its course lies within the cities of Rocklin, Loomis, and Roseville, as well as unincorporated parts of Placer County. It passes through the campus of Sierra...
.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Loomis had a population of 6,430. 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 884.8 people per square mile (341.6/km²). The racial makeup of Loomis was 5,733 (89.2%) White, 33 (0.5%) African American, 74 (1.2%) Native American, 169 (2.6%) Asian, 12 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 149 (2.3%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 260 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 568 persons (8.8%).
The Census reported that 6,409 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 16 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,356 households, out of which 832 (35.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,361 (57.8%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 266 (11.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 138 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 142 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 16 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 453 households (19.2%) were made up of individuals and 194 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72. There were 1,765 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...
(74.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.10.
The population was spread out with 1,588 people (24.7%) under the age of 18, 510 people (7.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,377 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 2,121 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 834 people (13.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
There were 2,465 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (131.0/km²), of which 1,830 (77.7%) were owner-occupied, and 526 (22.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 4,911 people (76.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,498 people (23.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,206 households, and 1,729 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 851.9 people per square mile (328.8/km²). There were 2,273 housing units at an average density of 309.3 per square mile (119.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.06% White, 0.19% African American, 0.96% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races
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...
, and 4.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.87% of the population.
There were 2,206 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% 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, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,444, and the median income for a family was $64,837. Males had a median income of $50,458 versus $31,140 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $30,384. About 2.5% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
The Place post office opened on the site in 1861, changed its name to Smithville in 1862, changed its name to Pino in 1869, and finally to Loomis in 1890. The name Smithville honors L.G. Smith, who was one of the town's most prominent leader.Loomis takes its name from one the of town's pioneers, James Loomis. At one time, James Loomis was the whole town—saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent, and postmaster.
In the early part of the 20th century, Loomis was the second largest fruit-shipping station in Placer County.
Loomis remained part of unincorporated Placer County until December 17, 1984, when the Town of Loomis officially incorporated. The town was in danger of being annexed by its neighbor Rocklin
Rocklin, California
Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. It shares borders with Roseville, Loomis, and Lincoln...
and the residents voted to incorporate to preserve local control, partly on the issue of preserving the "small town" character and historic structures such as the High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds which sit between Taylor Road (a segment of historic Highway 40) and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
Education
Loomis is home to Del Oro High SchoolDel Oro High School
Del Oro High School is located in Loomis, California, and is a part of the Placer Union High School District. 50 Years ago , Del Oro High School opened for instruction of freshmen and sophomores on Sept. 28, one week after Placer in Auburn and Colfax opened...
. Foundation elementary schools for Del Oro High School are Placer Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Loomis Grammar School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School, Penryn School, Ophir School, Newcastle School, and the newly opened Loomis Basin Charter School.