Acampo, California facts for kids
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Acampo
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 Acampo, California
Location in Northern California
Acampo, California
Location in California
Acampo, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 356.08/sq mi (137.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95220
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629758 |
Acampo is a small community in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is located just north of the city of Lodi. The name "Acampo" comes from a Spanish word meaning "pasture" or a place where animals graze. This name was given to it in the 1870s when it became a station for the Southern Pacific Railroad. In 2020, about 334 people lived in Acampo.
What's in a Name?
The community of Acampo was officially set up in 1876. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that spot. As mentioned, "Acampo" is a Spanish word. It refers to a part of common land used for herds to graze. A post office has been serving the Acampo area since 1872.
Where is Acampo?
Acampo is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the area covers about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Acampo?
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| 2020 | 334 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Acampo was 341 people. By 2020, it was 334 people. Most people in Acampo live in family homes. Many households have children under 18 living in them. The average household in Acampo has about 3 to 4 people.
The population includes people of different ages. About 30% of the people are under 18 years old. There are also young adults, middle-aged adults, and people aged 65 or older.
Most homes in Acampo are owned by the people who live in them. However, some homes are rented.
Schools in Acampo
Students living in Acampo usually go to schools in the Lodi Unified School District. There is a special school in Acampo called Joe Serna Jr. Charter School. This school teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is known for teaching students in both English and Spanish. This school shares its campus with Houston Elementary School, which teaches students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
Another school district, Oak View Elementary School District, has a school nearby. This school is for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. However, it is not exactly inside Acampo. High school students from the Oak View area attend schools in the Galt Joint Union High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Acampo (California) para niños
