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Vallecito, California

Coordinates: 38°05′25″N 120°28′25″W / 38.09028°N 120.47361°W / 38.09028; -120.47361
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For the location in Southern California, see Vallecito, San Diego County, California.

Vallecito
Unincorporated Community
Census Designated Place
Location in Calaveras County and the state of California
Location in Calaveras County and the state of California
Vallecito is located in the United States
Vallecito
Vallecito
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 38°05′25″N 120°28′25″W / 38.09028°N 120.47361°W / 38.09028; -120.47361
Country United States
State California
CountyCalaveras
Area
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 • Total
2.087 sq mi (5.405 km2)
 • Land2.087 sq mi (5.405 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,762 ft (537 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
442
 • Density210/sq mi (82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95229, 95251
Area code209
FIPS code06-81652
GNIS feature IDs268654, 2409394
Reference no.273

Vallecito (Spanish for "Little Valley") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 442 at the 2020 census, exactly the same as at the 2010 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #273.[3] Nearby is Moaning Cavern, the largest cave chamber in California, which the Miwok Indians used as a burial ground.

History

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Vallecito was one of California's important early-day mining towns. Gold was discovered here by the Murphy brothers in 1849, and it was originally called "Murphys Diggings," which became "Murphys Old Diggings" when they moved on to greener pastures at "Murphys New Diggings" (which became the town of Murphys). The town was revitalized in 1852 when extremely rich deposits of gold were discovered running practically through the center of town. A post office was established in 1854, which is still in use today.

The Vallecito Bell, cast at Troy, New York in 1853, was brought around Cape Horn. It was purchased from the ship with funds contributed by early-day residents and brought to Vallecito to be erected in a large oak tree in 1854. It was used to call the people together until February 16, 1939, when a severe wind blew the old tree down.

The first post office opened in 1854 as Vallicita; the town's name was changed to Vallecito in 1940.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020442—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1860–1870[6][7] 1880-1890[8]
1900[9] 1910[10] 1920[11]
1930[12] 1940[13] 1950[14]
1960[15] 1970[16] 1980[17]
1990[18] 2000[19] 2010[20]

Vallecito first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[19]

2020

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The 2020 United States census reported that Vallecito had a population of 442. The population density was 211.8 inhabitants per square mile (81.8/km2). The racial makeup of Vallecito was 380 (86.0%) White, 3 (0.7%) African American, 10 (2.3%) Native American, 2 (0.5%) Asian, 1 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 12 (2.7%) from other races, and 34 (7.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31 persons (7.0%).[21]

The whole population lived in households. There were 167 households, out of which 28 (16.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 92 (55.1%) were married-couple households, 9 (5.4%) were cohabiting couple households, 31 (18.6%) had a female householder with no partner present, and 35 (21.0%) had a male householder with no partner present. 38 households (22.8%) were one person, and 26 (15.6%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65.[21] There were 114 families (68.3% of all households).[22]

The age distribution was 100 people (22.6%) under the age of 18, 27 people (6.1%) aged 18 to 24, 97 people (21.9%) aged 25 to 44, 106 people (24.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 112 people (25.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males.[21]

There were 191 housing units at an average density of 91.5 units per square mile (35.3 units/km2), of which 167 (87.4%) were occupied. Of these, 126 (75.4%) were owner-occupied, and 41 (24.6%) were occupied by renters.[21]

Politics

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In the state legislature, Vallecito is in the 4th senatorial district, represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil,[23] and the 8th Assembly district, represented by Republican David Tangipa.[24] Federally, Vallecito is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Vallecito". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 841. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  11. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ a b c d "Vallecito CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  22. ^ "Vallecito CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  23. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  24. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  25. ^ "California's 5th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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